The tools on this page estimate the family contribution for one academic year at different levels of detail with varying time commitment. The Instant Net Price Estimator provides a cost range in a matter of seconds using an interactive graph. And by answering a few additional questions, the MyinTuition Calculator can estimate a more narrow cost range. The Net Price Calculator is our most detailed and precise estimation tool. Please keep in mind that all estimates depend on the accuracy of information provided, and do not guarantee aid eligibility.
Important Note: We've recently enhanced our financial aid program for students entering in Fall 2027. Our Net Price Calculator, Estimator, and MyinTuition will be updated mid-October 2026 to reflect these changes. Until then, estimates may not fully reflect the institutional grants and scholarships available under our new expanded and simplified program. We encourage you to check back in October for the most up-to-date estimate.
Instant Net Price Estimator
The Instant Net Price Estimator provides a quick ballpark range of your cost to attend Rice. Simply select the number of siblings in college, and slide along the graph to your family's income level to see what a Rice education may cost for you.
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MyInTuition — A Cost Calculator
Get an estimate in just three minutes!
Calculate the affordability of a Rice education based on six questions about your family's income and assets. You'll receive a personalized financial aid range to kickstart your college planning process.
What you'll need to begin: Personal and household details, total annual family income before taxes, and family assets including bank balances and your mortgage.
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Net Price Calculator
Get an early estimate of your Rice education costs.
Affordability is a top priority in your college search. The Net Price Calculator gives prospective full-time, first-year students an early estimate of possible financial aid eligibility for the 2026-2027 academic year. The estimate provided using this calculator does not represent a final determination, actual award of financial assistance, or a final net price.
Calculations factor in The Rice Investment, our signature program expanding access for low- and middle-income families. They also reflect Rice's commitment to meeting 100 percent of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.
Completing the calculator takes under 20 minutes. Please gather your financial documents and complete each section carefully for the most accurate estimate.
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