EXHIBIT 15


August 2, 1996


Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549


Dear Sirs:

We are aware that our report dated July 25, 1996 (issued pursuant to the
provisions of Statement on Auditing Standards No. 71) is incorporated by
reference in the Prospectuses constituting parts of T. Rowe Price Associates,
Inc.'s Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 33-7012, No. 33-8672, No. 33-
37573, No. 33-72568 and No. 33-58749).  We are also aware of our
responsibilities under the Securities Act of 1933.

Yours very truly,



/s/ Price Waterhouse LLP