Rate and Billing Information
Below are the ARC service rates that are currently in place. For more information, download the following memorandum:
- Notice of Possible Rate Increase Effective September 2019 (PDF)
- Notice of Rate Change Effective September 2017 (PDF)
Per Diem Rates for Animal Care
| Species | True Direct Cost | Centralized Subsidy | Net Per Diem Rate | Special External Rate** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse | $0.73 | $0.13 | $0.60 | $0.92 |
| SPF Mouse (Semi-barrier) | $0.96 | $0.26 | $0.70 | $1.21 |
| Barrier Mouse | $1.05 | $0.23 | $0.82 | $1.33 |
| Rat | $1.18 | $0.43 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| SPF Rat (Semi-barrier) | $1.44 | $0.52 | $0.92 | $1.82 |
| Gerbil | $1.62 | $0.87 | $0.75 | $2.04 |
| Hamster | $0.83 | 0 | $0.83 | $1.05 |
| Rabbit | $2.86 | $0.11 | $2.75 | $3.62 |
| Vole | $2.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $2.53 |
| Wild Mouse | $2.10 | $1.10 | $1.00 | $2.65 |
| Macaque | $7.25 | 0 | $7.25 | $9.17 |
| Marmoset | $15.48 | $9.08 | $6.40 | $19.58 |
| Non-ARC Mouse | $0.56 | $0.10 | $0.46 | $0.71 |
| Non-ARC Rat | $0.89 | $0.21 | $0.68 | $1.12 |
| Aquatic room | $2.74 | 0 | $2.74 | $3.47 |
| Pig* | - | - | $22.24 | $28.13 |
| Cat* | - | - | $5.67 | $7.17 |
* These species are not currently utilized, but the estimates shown are for budgetary purposes.
** Rates charged to internal users benefit from substantial subsidy funds provided to the ARC. However, the University does not extend this subsidy to external customers. External rates are based on total operating costs and include an additional institutional surcharge used to cover facilities and administrative expenses. The ARC does not generally directly support external users but there are situations where another university department utilizes ARC services as part of their project funded directly by an external user. In these cases, the ARC will bill the external rate, so the budgeting for these projects must take this into account. External users are entities or persons over whom The University of Texas at Austin has no fiduciary responsibility, regardless of the user’s relation to the university’s academic or research mission. External users include universities/colleges other than The University of Texas at Austin, commercial entities, nonaffiliated not-for-profit organizations, other state agencies, students, and members of faculty or staff acting in a personal capacity.
Per Diem Rates for Services
| Services | Rate | External Rate | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery Suite | $35.97 | $46.00 | Per case |
| Anesthesia Small | |||
| Per Case | $7.00 | $9.00 | Per case |
| Per Hour after Initial Set-up | $1.71 | $2.20 | Per hour |
| Anesthesia Large | |||
| Per Case | $14.00 | $17.80 | Per case |
| Per Hour after Initial Set-up | $2.70 | $3.50 | Per hour |
| Technologist | $48.00 | $60.80 | Per hour |
| Animal Procedures Fee | 4.3% | 10.0% | Applied to total order including supplies |
| Bio Hazard | $0.10 | $0.13 | Surcharge per cage |
| Husbandry Attendant | $32.00 | $41.00 | Per hour |