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Paying for Rice

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Rice actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Rice for families earning under $75,000 a year. Rice Investment: free tuition+room+board under $75k, free tuition under $140k, half-tuition grant under $200k; 100% need met, no loans

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Rice's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$1,200/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$2,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$4,800/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$21,000/yr after aid
$110k+$42,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$83,393
Tuition & fees$63,799
Room & board$19,550
Average net price$20,587
Students on aid61%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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