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  • Estd. 1912
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Rice University Courses & Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(26 courses)
INR 31 L - 55 LGet Fee Details
Duration10 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 115 & Above, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(12 courses)
INR 49 L - 56 LGet Fee Details
Duration10 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, GMAT, GRE
B.E. / B.Tech(2 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   What is the application fee for an MBA course at Rice University?
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The application fee for the MBA program at Rice University is USD 150. However, if the applicant submits his application form for the Early priority deadline, he or she will have their application fee waived. For applicants who submit their application form by the priority deadline, the application fee is waived to USD 50.

Q:   Is Rice University a good university?
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Rice University is one of the bets universities for international students in the USA. Rice University offers more than 50 degree programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its international students. Some popular programme among international students are Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and more. Rice University offers a wide range of scholarships for its international students. Also, Rice University placement rate stands at 94%, for its MBA graduates and students are employed within 3 months of graduation. This figure shows that out of every 100 students, around 94 students secured employment. Furthermore, Rice University acceptance rate stands at 8%, which make it extremely competitive to secure admission.

Q:   Why is Rice University so famous?
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Rice University was founded in 1912 as a private university and is located in Houston, Texas, USA. It is known to be one of the leading research universities in the USA as it focuses on providing high quality undergraduate education, unsurpassed teaching, and has worked on creating a diverse community or learning and discovery for the students.

Rice University has been ranked at #9 for being in the Top Schools for Resources and the same rank for being one of the Best Colleges in the Nation. 

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Rice University Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is the cost of attendance at Rice University?
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International students need to bear a lot of expenses other than tuition fees. Below we have given the list of expenses which a student need to include while doing financial planning for studying at Rice University.

Expenses

Cost

Tuition

USD 52,070

Fees

USD 825

Room & Board

USD 14,800

Books

USD 1,300

Personal Expenses

USD 2,750

Total

USD 71,745

Q:   What is the application fee for an MBA course at Rice University?
A: 

The application fee for the MBA program at Rice University is USD 150. However, if the applicant submits his application form for the Early priority deadline, he or she will have their application fee waived. For applicants who submit their application form by the priority deadline, the application fee is waived to USD 50.

Q:   Is it expensive for Indian students to study at Rice University?
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Rice University is among the top choices of Indian students to continue higher education in the USA. Rice offers a wide range of programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its Indian students. Rice University tuition fee can vary from program to another. Rice average tuition fee for undergraduate program starts from INR 49.84 L. Additionally, for graduate program the tuition fee ranges from INR 28.29 L - 54.44 L. Check the table listed below for Rice University top programs along with their first-year tuition fee and eligibility requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(26 courses)
INR 30 L - 54 L
Duration: 10 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above, GREGMATPTE
MBA/PGDM(12 courses)
INR 48 L - 54 L
Duration: 10 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, DuolingoGMATGREPTE
M.Arch(1 course)
INR 28 L
Duration: 30-42 months
Exam AcceptedGREIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo
M.A.(1 course)
INR 33 L
Duration: 2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, Duolingo
B.E. / B.Tech(2 courses)
INR 50 L
Duration: 4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo

Rice University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.7/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Friendly
  • Liberal
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  • 100% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships4.5
Part time work5
Post study jobs5
Quality of faculty5
Student Life5
Value for money5
Public transportation4
Safety4
Indian Food5
Permanent Immigration4.5
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Full-Time MBA in Finance - Batch of 2024
4.4
Come to Houston, be a Texan. Excellent alumni network.
Tips: I have become a better well-rounded person and could hone my leadership skills. I do not have any scholarships here but I had received offers with scholarships in other universities. I am working as an RA for the dean. I am very happy with the university, course and country.
Likes (Post study jobs): The college has great connections and an excellent alumni network. People usually go into investment banking and consulting jobs. Also, a lot of people go to work in teach industry. Most of the students stay back in Houston, though some of them migrate to the East Cost West cost.
Dislikes (Public transportation): Houston is a very spread out city and it is not developed as a city which favors public transportation. The city expects people to have cars since it is the world's oil and gas capital. And of course, this is Texas, the biggest state in the US. There is a train (metro) which runs close to the college which a lot of students use for commuting.
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Master of Computer Science - Batch of 2023
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A growing and refreshing experience.
Tips: It took me a lot of time to adapt to the learning curve here. The way we solve and think is different from India. I am satisfied and happy with the university and the course, I feel I got the money spent was worth it because of the network I built and learning from my peers and overall experience.
Likes (Part time work): I mostly spend studying at the library and working part-time. As the campus is very diverse you get to participate in various events related to their countries, like Latin festivals. I was a part of the Growing club and graduation games club which helped me pass the time and stay fit. I got to meet different kinds of people through this.
Dislikes (Quality of faculty): The faculty are very approachable and would be willing to help and provide additional resources if interested. I have experienced various kinds of teaching methodologies, some involved in class activity, group problem solving and many more. I feel the faculty come from different parts of the world so it is pretty diverse like the student ratio.
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Some of the basic requirements for international students to study at Rice University are given below:

  • Official academic transcripts (Grades and subject history in high school)
  • English language proficiency proof
  • SAT/ACT scores (optional)
  • Common application essay
  • Common application writing supplement.
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Ridhi

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Yes. The Rice University campus houses more than 2,200 international students currently. Moreover, around 8,000 international candidates applied to the university's admissions for Fall 2024 intake. Of these, 300 students were admitted by the university, making the Rice acceptance rate stand at a mer

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Rice University acceptance rate stands at a mere 7.8% for the Class of 2029 as per the latest available sources. This means that out of every 100 students who apply to the university's admission process, only 7-8 students are likely to be offered the opportunity to enroll on the campus grounds, maki

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Choose Rice MECE if you prefer a prestigious, coursework-only programme focused on quick industry entry, especially in Texas. Opt for Virginia Tech MS if you want research opportunities, flexibility (thesis/non-thesis), and lower costs. Rice offers elite connections and smaller classes, while Virgin

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Rice University is one of the most prestigious universities in the USA. Rice offers various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. Rice University is ranked by top-ranking authorities all over the world. As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Rice University has received an overal

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