How much are Rice University tuition fees?

Rice University tuition fees per College Scorecard show out-of-state tuition of $58,128 and in-state tuition of $58,128.

What is Rice University's average net price after aid?

Rice University's average net price after grants and scholarships per College Scorecard is $12,640. Use the net price by income table for a more specific affordability view.

What does Rice University cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $3,221 for Rice University students from families earning under $30,000.

What salary after graduation is reported for Rice University?

Per College Scorecard, Rice University reports 10-year median earnings of $89,718. Compare that figure with net price and debt to estimate ROI.

How does this Rice University ROI page estimate debt payback?

Debt payback estimates divide reported median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. The result is directional and should be verified against your actual aid package and borrowing plan.

How long could it take to pay off Rice University debt with a Business Administration, Management and Operations credential?

Using reported median completer debt and 10% of the reported Business Administration, Management and Operations program salary, the estimated debt payback period is ~10 months. This is a directional estimate, not financial advice.

How long could it take to pay off Rice University debt with a Computer and Information Sciences, General credential?

Using reported median completer debt and 10% of the reported Computer and Information Sciences, General program salary, the estimated debt payback period is ~11 months. This is a directional estimate, not financial advice.

How long could it take to pay off Rice University debt with a Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering credential?

Using reported median completer debt and 10% of the reported Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering program salary, the estimated debt payback period is ~14 months. This is a directional estimate, not financial advice.

How long could it take to pay off Rice University debt with a Biomedical/Medical Engineering credential?

Using reported median completer debt and 10% of the reported Biomedical/Medical Engineering program salary, the estimated debt payback period is ~15 months. This is a directional estimate, not financial advice.

How long could it take to pay off Rice University debt with a Economics credential?

Using reported median completer debt and 10% of the reported Economics program salary, the estimated debt payback period is ~15 months. This is a directional estimate, not financial advice.

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Rice University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator

Focused cost page for Rice University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.

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In-state tuition

$58,128

Out-of-state tuition

$58,128

Average net price

$12,640

Last updated July 29, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Rice University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost

Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.

Cost per year

$74,110

4-year attendance

$296,440

4-year tuition

$232,512

4-year net price

$50,560

Rice University Net Price by Family Income

College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

Family income	Avg net price	Savings vs sticker	Monthly view
$0–$30,000	$3,221	$70,889	$268/mo
$30,001–$48,000	$3,666	$70,444	$306/mo
$48,001–$75,000	$1,348	$72,762	$112/mo
$75,001–$110,000	$18,783	$55,327	$1,565/mo
Over $110,000	$39,303	$34,807	$3,275/mo

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Major-level ROI

Rice University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary

Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.

Major / program	Credential	Program salary	Debt payback
Business Administration, Management and Operations	Master's Degree	$128,659	~10 months
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Bachelor's Degree	$122,770	~11 months
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	Bachelor's Degree	$96,751	~14 months
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	Bachelor's Degree	$88,307	~15 months
Economics	Bachelor's Degree	$87,989	~15 months
Chemical Engineering	Bachelor's Degree	$78,801	~17 months
Mechanical Engineering	Bachelor's Degree	$70,400	~19 months
Sociology	Bachelor's Degree	$68,737	~19 months
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	Bachelor's Degree	$67,158	~20 months
Political Science and Government	Bachelor's Degree	$54,728	~24 months
Cognitive Science	Bachelor's Degree	$42,585	~31 months
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	Bachelor's Degree	$38,232	~35 months

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Rice University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals

Pell grant rate

16.07%

Federal loan rate

6.25%

Median completer debt

$11,000

Median monthly payment

$117

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