Professional MBA Tuition and Fees
The Professional MBA-Evening and the Professional MBA-Weekend programs both consist of a 22-month, lock-step curriculum that is delivered in four consecutive semesters (two academic years).
Tuition for the Professional MBA-Evening Class of 2025 is $59,000 each academic year and tuition for the Professional MBA-Weekend Class of 2025 is $62,500 each academic year.
Both programs require a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $2,500 upon acceptance that will be applied towards the Fall tuition.
Professional MBA — Evening Program
| Tuition and Required Fees | Annual |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $ 59,000 |
| PMBA Activity Fee | $ 300 |
| Optional Fees | Annual |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance* | $ 2,809 |
| Textbooks** | $ 1,100 |
| Parking*** | $ 250 - $ 984 |
Professional MBA — Weekend Program
| Tuition and Required Fees | Annual |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $ 62,500 |
| PMBA Activity Fee | $ 300 |
| Optional Fees | Annual |
|---|---|
| Weekend Residency | $ 3,500 |
| Health Insurance* | $ 2,809 |
| Textbooks** | $ 1,100 |
| Parking*** | $ 250 - $ 984 |
*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 1st. 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 2019 | $ 1,995.37 per credit |
| Entered Fall 2020 | $ 2,035.74 per credit |
| Entered Fall 2021 | $ 2,035.74 per credit |
| Entered Fall 2022 | $ 2,100.00 per credit |
| Entering Fall 2023 | $ 2,185.18 per credit |
| Fees | Per Term |
|---|---|
| PMBA Activity Fee | $ 50 |
Rice Business Scholarships
Rice Business offers a select number of merit-based scholarships to students in our Professional MBA programs. All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarship awards as part of the application review process. Scholarship recipients will be notified at the time of admission to the university. Scholarship awards are $5,000 to $10,000 per year if selected.
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.
