What you should know
Students are required to acknowledge the terms of the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement before registering each semester.
Tuition, Fees & Expenses
Rates provided reflect standard graduate tuition and fee rates for Academic Year 2026-2027 and are an estimate of costs, varying based on credits enrolled and other mitigating factors.
| Tuition | Semester Costs |
| Master of Arts in Teaching Tuition | $834 per credit |
| Audited Courses | $1,000 per course |
| Itemized Fees | Semester Costs |
| Graduate Student Association Fee | $22.50 |
| Student Activity Fee | $90 |
| Health & Wellness Support Fee (Students enrolled in 9+ credits) |
$360 |
| Certification Pathway Fee | $300 |
Tuition, Fees & Expenses
Rates provided reflect standard graduate tuition and fee rates for Academic Year 2026-2027 and are an estimate of costs, varying based on credits enrolled and other mitigating factors.
| Tuition | Semester Costs |
| Master of Interdisciplinary Studies Tuition | $1,265 per credit |
| Audited Courses | $1,000 per course |
| Itemized Fees | Semester Costs |
| Graduate Student Association Fee | $22.50 |
| Student Activity Fee | $90 |
| Health & Wellness Support Fee (Students enrolled in 9+ credits) |
$360 |
Tuition, Fees & Expenses
Rates provided reflect standard graduate tuition and fee rates for Academic Year 2026-2027 and are an estimate of costs, varying based on credits enrolled and other mitigating factors.
| Tuition | Semester Costs |
| Diploma in Liberal Studies Tuition | $1,400 per credit |
| Audited Courses | $1,000 per course |
| Itemized Fees | Semester Costs |
| Graduate Student Association Fee | $22.50 |
| Student Activity Fee | $90 |
| Health & Wellness Support Fee (Students enrolled in 9+ credits) |
$360 |
Course Fees
Courses having additional charges are provided on the Course Schedule. In some cases, the associated charges may be in lieu of Rice tuition and/or required fees.
Other Potential Fees
Other potential fees may apply, based on events or specific requests.
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