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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

  • Cathedral2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)
  • Duchesne3,360,000 (2026-27 rate · Upper School)
  • Frassati2,405,000 (2026-27 rate)
  • O'Connell910,000 (2025-26 rate (newest published))

Merit Scholarships

  • CathedralYes (Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.)
  • DuchesneYes ($15,000/yr renewable: Janet Erskine Stuart (Catholic middle-schoolers), Madeleine Sophie Barat (continuing Duchesne 8th), Rose Philippine Duchesne (incoming 9th, other schools))
  • FrassatiNot published (Only need-based aid described)
  • O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)

Need-Based Financial Aid

  • CathedralYes (Administered through FACTS Grant & Aid. The school reports an endowment restricted to tuition assistance, and states that it works with accepted families on affordability.)
  • DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
  • FrassatiYes (28% of students receive aid; FACTS Grant & Aid opens Oct 7, 2026, due Jan 31, 2027; aid decisions independent of admission)
  • O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)

Payment Plans

  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneFull (May 20) · 2-pay (May / Nov) · 12-month monthly
  • FrassatiAnnual (Jun, 2% discount) · Semi-annual (Jul 1 / Dec 1) · 10 monthly Jul-Apr (FACTS fees apply)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Sibling Discount

  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Frassati$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
  • O'ConnellMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)

Aid Award Notification

  • CathedralNot Published
  • Duchesne2027-03-05 (Award acceptance Mar 24, 2027.)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Included in Tuition

  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • FrassatiTechnology fee ($500) · Registration ($300) · Student activities ($400) · Textbooks ($650) (The $24,050 figure is tuition + these $1,850 general fees combined)
  • O'ConnellNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • Technology fee ($500)
  • Registration ($300)
  • Student activities ($400)
  • Textbooks ($650)

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75–$125
  • Enrollment deposit (new families): $700
  • Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Multi-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 7, 2026Nov 1, 2026Oct 28, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE
HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

In-house placement test
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted20Not postedNot posted
EnrollmentNot Published30036480
Student:TeacherNot Published8.1:111:14.5:1
Mass
Daily
Not Published
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Monthly
Sports11 sports12 sports13 sports13 sports
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