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 undergraduate tuition and fee rates for Academic Year 2026-2027 and are an estimate of costs, varying based on credits enrolled and other mitigating factors.
| Semester Costs | Annual Costs | |
| Undergraduate Tuition - Entered 2024 & Later | $35,570 | $71,140 |
| Part-Time Approved Tuition1 - Entered 2024 & Later | $2,964 per credit maximum $35,570 |
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| Undergraduate Tuition - Entered Prior to 2024 | $32,640 | $65,280 |
| Part-Time Approved Tuition1 - Entered Prior to 2024 | $2,720 per credit maximum $32,640 | |
| Student Activity Fee2 | $60 | $120 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $72 | $144 |
| Health & Wellness Support Fee | $360 | $720 |
| Room - On Campus | $6,965 | $13,930 |
| Meals - On Campus Plan | $3,300 | $6,600 |
| Health Insurance3 | ||
| O-Week Assessed to Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students |
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| Orientation Week Activity Fee | $370 | |
| Orientation Week Room & Board | $570 | |
| International Orientation Fee (iPrep Program) Incoming International Students |
$395 | |
1 Students seeking part-time enrollment must obtain approval from the Office of Academic Advising and adjust their schedule accordingly within the first two weeks of the semester enrolled. Tuition is calculated on credits enrolled plus an additional $175 part-time enrollment fee. Students not approved for part-time enrollment or students with approval who fail to adjust their schedule before the end of the second week of classes will be assessed the full-time enrollment tuition charge.
2 Fifth-year students in professional degree programs and students working toward a second bachelor’s degree pay a reduced student activities fee of $7.54 per semester, which covers the Student Association, Student Organizations Activity, University Court, and Honor Council portions of the activity fee.
3 Visit Student Health Insurance for rates and waiver requirements.
Tuition, Fees & Expenses
Rates provided reflect standard undergraduate tuition and fee rates for Summer Sessions 2026 and are an estimate of costs, varying based on credits enrolled and other mitigating factors.
| Summer Sessions 2026 | |
| Tuition | $1,300 per credit |
| Domestic Research Courses1 | $1,300 per credit, no charge first 3 credits |
| Domestic Internship Courses1 | $1,300 per credit, no charge first 3 credits |
| International Courses | $1,900 per credit |
| Audited Courses | $500 per course |
| Health & Wellness Support Fee Applies to early Fall matriculates |
$195 |
| Health Insurance2 | |
1 Eligibility requirements can be found under the Rice Undergraduate Summer Research or Internship Experience section of the Office of the Registrar's Summer Sessions page.
2Visit Student Health Insurance for rates and waiver requirements.
Tuition, Fees & Expenses
Rates provided reflect standard undergraduate tuition and fee rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and are an estimate of costs, varying based on credits enrolled and other mitigating factors.
| Semester Costs | Annual Costs | |
| Undergraduate Tuition - Entered 2024 & Later | $33,270 | $66,540 |
| Part-Time Approved Tuition1 - Entered 2024 & Later | $2,773 per credit maximum $33,270 |
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| Undergraduate Tuition - Entered Prior to 2024 | $31,237 | $62,474 |
| Part-Time Approved Tuition1 - Entered Prior to 2024 | $2,603 per credit maximum $31,237 | |
| Student Activity Fee2 | $60 | $120 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $70 | $140 |
| Health & Wellness Support Fee | $348.50 | $697 |
| Room - On Campus | $6,575 | $13,150 |
| Meals - On Campus Plan | $3,200 | $6,400 |
| Health Insurance3 | ||
| O-Week Assessed to Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students |
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| Orientation Week Activity Fee | $360 | |
| Orientation Week Room & Board | $540 | |
| International Orientation Fee (iPrep Program) Incoming International Students |
$395 | |
1 Students seeking part-time enrollment must obtain approval from the Office of Academic Advising and adjust their schedule accordingly within the first two weeks of the semester enrolled. Tuition is calculated on credits enrolled plus an additional $175 part-time enrollment fee. Students not approved for part-time enrollment or students with approval who fail to adjust their schedule before the end of the second week of classes will be assessed the full-time enrollment tuition charge.
2 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.
3 Visit Student Health Insurance for rates and waiver requirements.
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.
Undergraduate FAQs
- How can I receive part-time tuition for undergraduates?
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Undergraduate students seeking part-time enrollment must obtain approval from the Office of Academic Advising and adjust their schedule accordingly within the first two weeks of the semester enrolled. Tuition is calculated on credits enrolled plus an additional $175 part-time enrollment fee. Students not approved for part-time enrollment or students with approval who fail to adjust their schedule before the end of the second week of classes will be assessed the full-time enrollment tuition charge.
- Is the Health & Wellness Support Fee a required fee?
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Yes, the Health & Wellness Support Fee is a required fee at Rice University.
- Is the UG (Undergraduate) Rec Center Fee a required fee?
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Yes, the Undergraduate Recreation Center Fee is a required fee at Rice University and is charged each Fall and Spring semester.
- Is the UG (Undergraduate) Student Activity Fee a required fee?
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Yes, the Undergraduate Student Activity Fee is a required fee at Rice University.
- Who should I contact about a printing fee?
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You should contact the Office of Information Technology at Rice University. You can reach them at 713-348-HELP (4357) or via email at helpdesk@rice.edu.
- Who should I contact about a specific charge on my bill?
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In addition to tuition and fees, the Bursar's Office bills charges on behalf of a variety of other University departments. If you have a question about your charges, please contact the appropriate office listed here: Guide to Charges on Your Bill
- Who should I contact about a late registration fee?
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You should contact the Office of the Registrar at Rice University. You can reach them at 713-348-4999 or via email at registrar@rice.edu.
Related Resource Pages
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