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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

  • Duchesne3,360,000 (2026-27 rate · Upper School)
  • O'Connell910,000 (2025-26 rate (newest published))
  • Strake Jesuit2,997,000 (2026-27 rate)
  • Cathedral2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)

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))
  • O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)
  • Strake JesuitNot published (Only need-based aid described; merit not mentioned either way)
  • CathedralYes (Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.)

Need-Based Financial Aid

  • DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
  • O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)
  • Strake JesuitYes (~25% of students; $6.4M budget; awards $4,000–full; average $17,096; no income cap to apply; deadline Jan 15)
  • 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.)

Aid Award Notification

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

Included in Tuition

  • DuchesneNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitTextbooks (physical + digital) · iPad + keyboard case with insurance · AP exam fees · SAT/ACT prep · Course fees (ceramics, science labs) · Academic support · Most extracurricular/athletic expenses · Lab goggles + PE uniforms · Parking (All-in tuition model — few separate fees, unlike most peer schools)
  • CathedralNot Published

Payment Plans

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

Sibling Discount

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

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

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 see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 1, 2026Not postedDec 3, 2026Nov 7, 2026
Required test
ISEE
In-house placement test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027
Decision dateNot postedNot postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses203Not postedNot posted
Enrollment300801,390Not Published
Student:Teacher8.1:14.5:110:1Not Published
MassNot Published
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
Sports12 sports13 sports17 sports11 sports
Links

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