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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$48,621 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$34,900 tuition
$12,270 on campus room & board
$800 books
$651 fees

$48,621 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$34,900 tuition
$12,270 on campus room & board
$800 books
$651 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$25,523 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
72% of students receive aid
16% get federal aid ($5,626 avg)
16% get state aid ($4,428 avg)
57% get institn'l aid ($25,523 avg)
21% get loans ($6,738 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 5.26% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 5.26% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$15,226,106
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $28,196 57%
Federal Grant Aid $5,626 16%
Pell Grants $4,412 16%
Other Federal Grants $1,510 13%
Institution Grant Aid $25,523 57%
State Grant Aid $4,428 16%
Student Loans $6,738 21%
Federal Loans $4,291 19%
Other Loans $10,778 6%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Rice University offer...
Prepaid Tuition Plan? Yes
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
6100 S Main
Houston, TX 77005-1827
(713) 348-0000
http://www.rice.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,455
Out of State $1,455

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Tara from Houston, TX
  • May-15-2013 I am a current student here

    Rice financial aid guarantees 100% financial need. Of course, this is their perception of a student's need and isn't an exact science, so paying can still be tough. Room and Board seem overpriced compared to off-campus rent.

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  • 2
  • Sarah
  • Aug-03-2012 I am a current student here

    Rice isn't great about giving financial aid.

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  • 4
  • Nkemjika from Pearland, TX
  • Jul-20-2012 I am a current student here

    Rice does come at a hefty sum, but most of our public transportation is free, the campus always looks beautiful, the professors that are hired are there because they know what they are doing and plan to be knowledgeable resources, and Rice covers a lot of the costs of fun activities such as picnics, admission to sporting events, and shows off campus.

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