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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

  • Duchesne3,360,000 (2026-27 rate · Upper School)
  • Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)
  • St. Thomas2,790,000 (2026-27 rate)
  • O'Connell910,000 (2025-26 rate (newest published))

Need-Based Financial Aid

  • DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
  • Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)
  • St. ThomasYes (~1/3 of students aided; $2.7M+/yr; awards 10-95% of tuition; Blackbaud; deadline Jan 15, 2027; awards mid-March)
  • O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)

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))
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. ThomasYes (Academic Scholarship Program (ISEE-based), Gabel Scholarship (80% tuition, ~2/yr), Basilian Fathers', Principal's/Aquinas scholarships (GPA-renewable). Sibling discount $2,000/yr after first.)
  • O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)

Included in Tuition

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyAll classes and materials · Laptop (kept 4 years + college) (Not included: athletics fees, lunch, optional carpool service)
  • St. ThomasLaptop & technology
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Sibling Discount

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. Thomas$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
  • O'ConnellMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)

Aid Award Notification

  • Duchesne2027-03-05 (Award acceptance Mar 24, 2027.)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Income Eligibility

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • 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.
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Payment Plans

  • DuchesneFull (May 20) · 2-pay (May / Nov) · 12-month monthly
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$8,000

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

$27,900

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
Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Included in tuition see list
  • Laptop & technology

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $700
  • Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen)
  • Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students)
  • Books: $550
  • Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional
  • AP exam: $99 (per course) — 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$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Not postedDec 6, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

In-house placement test
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses2012213
Enrollment30047279180
Student:Teacher8.1:111.8:19:14.5:1
MassNot Published
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Monthly
Sports12 sports10 sports12 sports13 sports
Links

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