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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

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

Merit Scholarships

  • O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)
  • DuchesneYes ($15,000/yr renewable: Janet Erskine Stuart (Catholic middle-schoolers), Madeleine Sophie Barat (continuing Duchesne 8th), Rose Philippine Duchesne (incoming 9th, other schools))
  • 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

  • O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)
  • DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
  • 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

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

Included in Tuition

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • DuchesneNot 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

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

Sibling Discount

  • O'ConnellMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
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
  • 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 discountMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 1, 2026Dec 3, 2026Nov 7, 2026
Required test
In-house placement test
ISEE
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 coursesNot posted20Not postedNot posted
Enrollment803001,390Not Published
Student:Teacher4.5:18.1:110:1Not Published
Mass
Monthly
Not Published
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Daily
Sports13 sports12 sports17 sports11 sports
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