by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Rice University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Rice cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Rice University ran about $52,895 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $52,070 | $825 | $52,895 |
Rice tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Rice University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $52,895 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Rice University was high when compared to the national average. Note that Rice does not give any in-state discounts.
If you want to know how Rice compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Rice University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Rice University increased with an average annual rate of 3.76% over the past five years. The tuition increased by 3.77%, and fees by 3.05%. This school year, students can expect to pay $56,948 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at Rice to be $116,038, and $240,968 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Rice.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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