Rice to Give Free Tuition to Students From Families Earning $200K or Less

Rice University in Houston is expanding its free tuition program, the university announced in a news release Monday.

Beginning in the fall of 2027, new students from families earning between $100,000 and $200,000 annually will receive free tuition. Additionally, students from families earning less than $100,000 annually will receive full coverage of tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board.

According to the university’s website, the sticker price for undergraduate tuition for the upcoming academic year is $65,280 for all continuing students beyond their third year and $71,140 for first-, second- and third-year students. Room and board is $20,530 and mandatory fees are $984 for all undergraduates.

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