Tuition & Fees
As you consider colleges, think about the return on your investment. Rice is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of America’s leading teaching and research universities.
The university is distinguished by its small undergraduate population; a residential college system; and a collaborative teaching and learning environment with close proximity to the Texas Medical Center and vibrant downtown.
At Rice, you will not only earn a superior education at a reasonable cost, you also will benefit from a Rice degree long after graduation.
| Estimated Cost of Attendance 2009-2010 | |
| Tuition | $31,430.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | $628.00 |
| Room and Board | $11,230.00 |
| Cost for One Academic Year | $43,288.00 |
A Medical Insurance Premium of $1,732 will be required each Fall unless the student is covered under another insurance plan. Waivers and applications for other plan options are available on the Student Health Insurance site.
Fifth-year students in professional degree programs and students working toward a second bachelor's degree may pay a reduced student activities fee of $6.85 each semester, which covers the Student Association, Student Organizations Activity, University Court, and Honor Council portions of the activity fee.




