Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $79,788. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $64,144 |
| Housing & meals | $15,900 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 |
| Personal & travel | $2,850 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,506 |
| Total cost of attendance | $79,788 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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Rice University net price compared with other Texas colleges
Rice University has the 42nd-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | $12,723 | 40% | $56,073 |
| 39 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | $12,997 | 30% | $45,515 |
| 40 | Sul Ross State University | $13,286 | 30% | $41,871 |
| 41 | The University of Texas at Tyler | $13,323 | 54% | $57,053 |
| 42 | Rice University | $13,370 | 95% | $89,718 |
| 43 | Prairie View A & M University | $13,570 | 43% | $45,411 |
| 44 | The University of Texas at Arlington | $13,951 | 54% | $63,199 |
| 45 | The King's University | $14,140 | 47% | $41,471 |
| 46 | Stephen F Austin State University | $14,260 | 53% | $49,634 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why Rice University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | 8% | $13,370 | 95% | $89,718 | This school |
| Trinity University | 26% | $23,464 | 84% | $71,668 | |
| Southwestern University | 43% | $29,224 | 73% | $56,878 | |
| LeTourneau University | 38% | $28,185 | 59% | $57,103 | |
| Southern Methodist University | 63% | $40,892 | 84% | $78,354 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Rice University would cost you $10,094 less per year than Trinity University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Rice University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$10,468).
- Rice University gives aided families $21,658 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | Rice University | Trinity University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $64,144 | $53,676 | +$10,468 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $1,000 | +$400 |
| Housing & meals | $15,900 | $14,472 | +$1,428 |
| Personal & travel | $2,850 | $1,400 | +$1,450 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,506 | −$2,324 | −$2,182 |
| Sticker price | $79,788 | $68,224 | +$11,564 |
| Average grants | −$66,418 | −$44,760 | −$21,658 |
| You pay | $13,370 | $23,464 | −$10,094 |
“+” means Rice University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Rice University cost questions
How much is tuition at Rice University?
Tuition and fees are $64,144 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Rice University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $79,788 a year.
What do families actually pay at Rice University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,370 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $5,827; $48–75k pay $3,217; $110k+ pay $48,466.
How much debt do Rice University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $9,716, and 0.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Rice University overview