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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

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

Merit Scholarships

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

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.)
  • O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)
  • FrassatiYes (28% of students receive aid; FACTS Grant & Aid opens Oct 7, 2026, due Jan 31, 2027; aid decisions independent of admission)
  • DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)

Payment Plans

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

Sibling Discount

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

Aid Award Notification

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

Included in Tuition

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

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

What's included
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — 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
  • 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
Sibling discountNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Open houseNov 7, 2026Not postedOct 28, 2026Nov 1, 2026
Required test
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
In-house placement test
HSPT or ISEE

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

ISEE
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 postedNot postedNot posted20
EnrollmentNot Published80364300
Student:TeacherNot Published4.5:111:18.1:1
Mass
Daily
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Not Published
Sports11 sports13 sports13 sports12 sports
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