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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

  • Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)
  • Cathedral2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)
  • Incarnate Word2,280,000 (2026-27 rate)

Need-Based Financial Aid

  • Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)
  • 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.)
  • Incarnate WordYes (Average aid package $9,000; Blackbaud; apply by Dec 15. Aid recipients complete service hours (Service Study Program). Participates in TEFA.)

Merit Scholarships

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.)
  • Incarnate WordYes (Average merit $5,000. Named: Jeanne de Matel ($8,000 renewable), Bishop McCarthy ($1,500), Bishop Rizzotto ($1,500))

Included in Tuition

  • Cristo ReyAll classes and materials · Laptop (kept 4 years + college) (Not included: athletics fees, lunch, optional carpool service)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Income Eligibility

  • Cristo ReyDemonstrated financial need is required for admission. 2027-28 household income caps: 2 people $64,920 · 3 $81,960 · 4 $99,000 · 5 $116,040 (scales to 10: $201,240). Limited hardship exceptions above caps.
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

Payment Plans

  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Incarnate Word1-pay (Jul 1) · 2-pay (Jul 1 / Dec 1) · 10 monthly Jul-Apr (+2% fee)
Commute from home
Tuition
$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$22,800

2026-27 rate

What's included
Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $350
  • Tuition deposit: $500
  • Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen)
  • Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors)
  • Books:
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 7, 2026Nov 8, 2026
Required test
None
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Dec 14, 2026
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses12Not posted18
Enrollment472Not Published248
Student:Teacher11.8:1Not Published8.3:1
Mass
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
Monthly
Sports10 sports11 sports10 sports
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