Tuition and Fees

Below are the total costs for students to complete the full 10-week certificate.

Pre-Collegiate Option Grad Track Option
Application fee: $30
Tuition: $910
Application fee: $30
Tuition: $1110
Textbook for Writer’s Workshop course: approximately $25*

*Students taking the Grad Track certificate option will receive more information about ordering the required textbook upon acceptance into the program. It is the student’s responsibility to order the textbook.

Refund Policy

  • The $30 application fee is non-refundable.
  • The tuition can be refunded until the payment deadline for each session.
  • All refund requests must be submitted in writing to esl@rice.edu before the payment deadline.
  • No refunds will be given after the payment deadline for each session.
  • There is a $30 charge for any check returned for insufficient funds.