Professional MBA Tuition and Fees
The Professional MBA-Evening and the Professional MBA-Weekend programs both consist of a 22-month, lockstep curriculum that is delivered in four consecutive semesters (two academic years).
Tuition for the Professional MBA-Evening Class of 2026 is $61,750 each academic year, and tuition for the Professional MBA-Weekend Class of 2026 is $64,750 each academic year.
Both programs require a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $2,500 upon acceptance that will be applied toward the fall semester tuition.
Professional MBA — Evening Program
| Tuition and Required Fees | Annual |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 |
| PMBA Activity Fee | $ 450 |
| Optional Fees | |
| Health Insurance* | $ 3,143 |
| Textbooks** | $ 1,100 |
| Parking*** | $ 250 - $ 1,009 |
Professional MBA — Weekend Program
| Tuition and Required Fees | Annual |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $ 64,750 |
| PMBA Activity Fee | $ 450 |
| Optional Fees | |
| Weekend Residency | $ 3,500 |
| Health Insurance* | $ 3,143 |
| Textbooks** | $ 1,100 |
| Parking*** | $ 250 - $ 1,009 |
*Health Insurance is an institutional requirement. You may waive this requirement by submitting proof of alternative medical insurance that meets Rice University minimum standards.
**Students are responsible for purchasing their textbooks each semester. Textbooks may be purchased at the Rice University Campus Bookstore or through any store or online vendor the student chooses.
***Students wishing to park on campus have multiple options at various price points. Parking permits for the 2023-24 academic year may be purchased beginning July 1. Additional information may be found on the Rice University Parking website.
We encourage you to request more information to get to know us better.
Professional MBA — Extended Program
A third option is the Professional MBA-Extended Evening program, which allows you to complete the same curricular requirements (a minimum of 54 credit hours) over three to five academic years. While there are some basic enrollment requirements each semester, this academic structure allows you full control to align your pace of completion with your lifestyle and career preferences.
For students entering the program in Fall 2023, the tuition is $118,000 and is billed on a prorated per credit hour basis each semester.
| Entering Class | Per Credit x 54 |
|---|---|
| Entered Fall 2020 | $ 2,035.74 per credit |
| Entered Fall 2021 | $ 2,035.74 per credit |
| Entered Fall 2022 | $ 2,100.00 per credit |
| Entered Fall 2023 | $ 2,185.18 per credit |
| Entering Fall 2024 | $ 2,287.04 per credit |
| Fees | Per Term |
| PMBA Activity Fee | $ 75 |
Weekend Residency Program
Rice Business is proud to offer an optional travel subsidy for students commuting to Houston for our Professional MBA program.
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Rice Business's Weekend Residency Program includes the hotel portion of a student’s stay for class weekends. Hotel accommodations are provided by The Westin Medical Center, located near campus:
The Westin Medical Center
1709 Dryden Road
Houston, TX 77030
Main Phone: (713) 730-2404 -
The fee for the program is $1,750/semester ($3,500 per year) which is added as a line item on a student’s tuition bill each semester. Please note that the Weekend Residency Program fee is not included in the MBA tuition and is completely optional.
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The Weekend Residency Fee includes:
- Room/tax for class weekends
- PMBA program: Friday and Saturday nights
- Room/tax for non-weekend programming
- PMBA program: Immersions
The Weekend Residency Fee does not include:
- Hotel parking
- Incidentals (e.g. mini-bar charges, meals at the hotel, room service, etc.)
- Airfare or transportation
- Room/tax for class weekends
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For more information regarding the Weekend Residency program, please contact the Rice MBA Recruiting & Admissions Office at 713-348-4918 or ricemba@rice.edu.
What’s the sticker price of an MBA? Even for candidates who know their next step is business school, the financial commitment is significant. For candidates who are still deciding, calculating the variables — tuition, time, meeting responsibilities to family, work and community — can be overwhelming. Both types of achievers may be surprised at how affordable a Rice MBA really is.
Financial Aid Resources
Rice Business is committed to helping you explore financing options so that you make informed decisions. Check out our Financing Your Degree page to learn more about various financial aid and military funding options. Your dedicated Student Financial Services team is conveniently located in McNair Hall and are available to assist with all your financial aid needs.