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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

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

Merit Scholarships

  • DuchesneYes ($15,000/yr renewable: Janet Erskine Stuart (Catholic middle-schoolers), Madeleine Sophie Barat (continuing Duchesne 8th), Rose Philippine Duchesne (incoming 9th, other schools))
  • 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)

Need-Based Financial Aid

  • DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
  • 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)

Aid Award Notification

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

Payment Plans

  • DuchesneFull (May 20) · 2-pay (May / Nov) · 12-month monthly
  • CathedralNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Sibling Discount

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • O'ConnellMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

What's included
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
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
Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Nov 7, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
In-house placement test
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses20Not postedNot posted
Enrollment300Not Published80
Student:Teacher8.1:1Not Published4.5:1
MassNot Published
Daily
Monthly
Sports12 sports11 sports13 sports
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