Rice University: cost & net price by income
Houston, Texas
Here's what students actually pay to attend Rice University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $4,443 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $42,730. Published in-state tuition is $58,128. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$4,443/yr
- $30k–$48k$1,340/yr
- $48k–$75k$6,152/yr
- $75k–$110k$19,697/yr
- $110k+$42,730/yr
Rice University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $58,128
- Out-of-state tuition
- $58,128
- Students receiving aid
- 16%
A+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Rice University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Rice University is about $4,443 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Rice University?
- At Rice University, published in-state tuition is $58,128 and out-of-state tuition is $58,128 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Rice University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Rice University a value grade of A+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)