Rice University – Jones Graduate School of Business
Full-Time MBA
Full-time
- Houston, Texas, USA
- 22 months to complete (54 credits)
- USD 79,116 per year · All applicants
- Next deadline: October 16, 2026 (Round 1)
Rice UniversityJones Graduate School of Business
Professional MBA
Degree awarded by Rice University
MBAPart-timeOn-campusHybrid / blendedEvening & weekend
- 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 part-time MBA offered in evening, weekend and hybrid formats on the Rice campus.
- 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 — Professional Evening MBA | USD 67,431 Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | Class of 2028 |
| All applicants — Professional Weekend MBA | USD 70,707 Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | Class of 2028 |
| All applicants — Professional Hybrid MBA | USD 70,915.50 Source: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | Class of 2028 |
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 average 8 years (class profile, not a requirement)3-12 years of work experience, 8 on averageSource: business.rice.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Test waiver policy
- Professional MBA applicants with sufficient reasoning (terminal degree, master's degree or more than 3 years of work experience) may apply without a test score.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 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.
Accreditation
No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.
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- Houston, Texas, USA
- 22 months to complete (54 credits)
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- Next deadline: October 16, 2026 (Round 1)
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