Tuition Fees & Expenses

What you should know

Rates provided reflect standard visiting student tuition and fee rates and are an estimate of costs, varying based on credits enrolled and other mitigating factors. Amounts listed are per-term rates, unless noted.

Students are required to acknowledge the terms of the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement before registering each semester.

Tuition, Fees & Expenses - Visiting Undergraduates

Semester Costs
Visiting Undergraduate Tuition1 $2,384 per credit
maximum $28,605
Audited Course Tuition $1,000 per course
Audited Course Tuition - Rice Alumni $500 per course
Student Activity Fee2 $59
Recreation Center Fee2 $61.50
Health & Wellness Support Fee2 $338.50
Room - On Campus $5,200
Meals - On Campus Plan $2,750
Health Insurance3

1Tuition is not assessed to inbound exchange students.

2Fees not assessed to students enrolled in audited courses only.

3Visit Student Health Insurance for rates and waiver requirements.

Tuition, Fees & Expenses - Visiting Post Baccalaureates

Semester Costs
Visiting PB Tuition1 $3,178 per credit
maximum $28,605
Audited Course Tuition $1,000 per course
Audited Course Tuition - Rice Alumni $500 per course
Graduate Student Association Fee2 $22.50
Student Organization Fee2 $4
Health & Wellness Support Fee2 $338.50
Health Insurance3

1Tuition is not assessed to inbound exchange students.

2Fees not assessed to students enrolled in audited courses only.

3Visit Student Health Insurance for rates and waiver requirements.

Tuition, Fees & Expenses - All Visiting Students

Summer Sessions 2023
Tuition $750 per credit
Audited Courses $500 per course

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.

Related Resource Pages

Rice Housing | Rice Dining | Rice Recreation | Rice University Parking

For more information on Visiting Student Programs at Rice University, visit the Office of the Registrar's Visiting Students page.