The following costs apply to undergraduates for the 2017-18 academic year:
| Tuition | Per Credit * | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition | $ 1,871.00 | $ 22,450.00 | $ 44,900.00 |
* By special permission only
| Required Fees | Fall | Spring | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Activity Fee * | $ 56.50 | $ 56.50 | $ 113.00 |
| Student Recreation Center Fee | $ 50.50 | $ 50.50 | $ 101.00 |
| Health & Wellness Support Svcs | $ 247.00 | $ 247.00 | $ 494.00 |
| Health Insurance student premium only ** |
$ 980.00 | $ 1,595.00 | $ 2,575.00 |
* Fifth-year students in professional degree programs and students working toward a second bachelor’s degree pay a reduced student activities fee of $6.85 per semester, which covers the Student Association, Student Organizations Activity, University Court, and Honor Council portions of the activity fee.
** Unless waiver has been approved
| Study Abroad Tuition & Fees | Per Semester |
|---|---|
| Sponsoring Institution Agreement - Tuition Paid at Rice | |
| Rice University Tuition | $ 22,450.00 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $ 56.50 |
| Sponsoring Institution Agreement - Tuition Paid at Sponsoring Institution | |
| Rice University Tuition | - |
| Enrollment Continuance Fee | $ 426.00 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $ 56.50 |
| Orientation Week Fees | Fall |
|---|---|
| O-Week Activity Fee - freshmen/transfers | $ 320.00 |
| O-Week Room & Board - freshmen/transfers | $ 325.00 |
| O-Week Room & Board - Coordinators | $ 190.00 |
| iPrep Program Fee (incoming international undergaduate and exchange students) | $ 180.00 |
Part-Time Students
Part-time enrollment refers to enrollment of less than 12 credit hours during a semester. Students seeking part-time enrollment must obtain approval from the Office of the Dean of Undergraduates.
Part-time enrollment tuition is calculated on the per-credit rate. Students are also assessed a one-time per semester part-time enrollment fee. Students not approved for part-time enrollment will be assessed the full-time enrollment tuition charge.
| Room and Board | Semester | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Room | $ 4,745.00 | $ 9,490.00 |
| Board - Option A | $ 2,180.00 | $ 4,360.00 |
| Telecommunications Fee | $ 15.00 | $ 30.00 |
| Off-campus board - Plan B | $ 730.00 | $ 1,460.00 |
| Off-campus board - Plan C | $ 1,340.00 | $ 2,680.00 |
| Off-campus board - Plan D | $ 680.00 | $ 1,360.00 |
| Off-campus board - Plan E | $ 400.00 | $ 800.00 |
Meal Plans
The College Food Service provides all-you-care-to-eat meals with the purchase of the meal plan. All students living on campus must purchase a meal plan. It is recommended that students living off campus also purchase a meal plan. More information is available from the residential dining website at http://dining.rice.edu.
Special Charges
The following charges are separate from the regular fees.
| Preceptorship per semester | $ 325.00 |
| Internship per semester | $ 325.00 |
| Study Abroad Continuance fee per semester | $ 426.00 |
| Late payment fee (monthly) | 1.5% of balance |
| Undergraduate application fee | $ 75.00 |
| Part-time registration | $ 150.00 |
| Late registration fee * | $ 75.00 |
| Late registration fee ** | $ 125.00 |
| College withdrawal- suspension | $ 150.00 |
| College withdrawal-breaking of housing agreement | $ 750.00 |
| Diploma fee: Parchment | $ 50.00 |
| Diploma fee: facsimile | $ 20.00 |
| Diploma mailing fee: domestic | $ 30.00 |
| Diploma mailing fee: international | $ 50.00 |
| Transcript fee | $ 10.00 |
| Letter of standing | $ 10.00 |
| Replacement ID | $ 10.00 |
| Readmission fee after withdrawal for non-payment | $ 375.00 |
| Returned check fee | $ 30.00 |
| Late course change fee (add/drop) | $ 75.00 |