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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

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

Need-Based Financial Aid

  • Incarnate WordYes (Average aid package $9,000; Blackbaud; apply by Dec 15. Aid recipients complete service hours (Service Study Program). Participates in TEFA.)
  • 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.)

Merit Scholarships

  • Incarnate WordYes (Average merit $5,000. Named: Jeanne de Matel ($8,000 renewable), Bishop McCarthy ($1,500), Bishop Rizzotto ($1,500))
  • 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.)

Included in Tuition

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

Income Eligibility

  • Incarnate WordNot 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.
  • CathedralNot Published

Payment Plans

  • Incarnate Word1-pay (Jul 1) · 2-pay (Jul 1 / Dec 1) · 10 monthly Jul-Apr (+2% fee)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,800

2026-27 rate

$8,000

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

$22,850

2026-27 rate

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

No itemized fees published.

Sibling discountNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNov 8, 2026Not postedNov 7, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

None
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
Application deadlineDec 14, 2026Not postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP courses1812Not posted
Enrollment248472Not Published
Student:Teacher8.3:111.8:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
Sports10 sports10 sports11 sports
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