<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF T. ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES, INC. LISTED IN THE ITEM 8
INDEX ON PAGE 22 OF THE ACCOMPANYING FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000080255
<NAME> T. ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES, INC.
       
                             
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<FN>
<F1>Item is not contained in registrant's unclassified balance sheet.
</FN>