Rice UniversityJones Graduate School of Business

Full-Time MBA

Degree awarded by Rice University

MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes

Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Duration: 22 months to complete (54 credits)
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: October 16, 2026 (Round 1)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

A 54-credit, 22-month on-campus MBA with classes Monday through Thursday. Applicants may apply in several rounds with rolling decisions.

Duration: 22 months to complete (54 credits) Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: Rice University campus — Houston, Texas, USA6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005-1892

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
All applicants	USD 79,116 Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026	per year	2026-27

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: Not verified
Work experience: Class profile: 5 - 7 years of work experience on averageSource: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Test waiver policy: Full-Time MBA candidates may be eligible for a standardized test waiver.Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays: RequiredFull-Time and Professional MBA require two essays; Executive MBA requires one.Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References: RequiredPublished — see the source for details.Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview: Not verifiedThe guide describes a video interview (by invite only) and a conversation with a member of the Rice Business community.Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: USD 200Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic): One accepted test requiredGMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE acceptedSource: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test: One accepted test requiredGMAT, GMAT Focus or GRE acceptedSource: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other: Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
Class of 2029	Round 1	October 16, 202623:59 CTSource: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Class of 2029	Round 2	January 6, 202723:59 CTSource: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Class of 2029	Round 3	March 31, 202723:59 CTSource: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026	All applicants	Upcoming
Class of 2029	Round 4	June 1, 202723:59 CTSource: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026	Domestic applicants	Upcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

Full-Time MBA scholarships
Benefit
95% of Full-Time MBA students receive scholarships upon admission, with an average award of $91k
Basis
Merit-based
Application
Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.

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Professional MBA

Part-timeHybrid / blended

Houston, Texas, USA
22 months to complete (54 credits)
USD 67,431 per year · All applicants (+2 more)
Next deadline: October 16, 2026 (Round 1)

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Executive MBA

Executive

Houston, Texas, USA
22 months to complete (54 credits)
Tuition not published or not verified
Next deadline: October 16, 2026 (Round 1)

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