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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

  • St. Catherine's2,056,000 (2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753)
  • Duchesne3,360,000 (2026-27 rate · Upper School)
  • Strake Jesuit2,997,000 (2026-27 rate)
  • O'Connell910,000 (2025-26 rate (newest published))

Merit Scholarships

  • St. Catherine'sNot published
  • 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)
  • O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)

Need-Based Financial Aid

  • St. Catherine'sYes (FACTS (Archdiocese form auto-applies to SCM's own program); opens Dec, due Mar. TEFA participant, but may reduce school aid when TEFA funds received.)
  • 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)
  • O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)

Sibling Discount

  • St. Catherine's10% off for each younger sibling
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)

Aid Award Notification

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

Included in Tuition

  • St. Catherine'sNot 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)
  • O'ConnellNot Published

Payment Plans

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • DuchesneFull (May 20) · 2-pay (May / Nov) · 12-month monthly
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • O'ConnellNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
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 see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount10% off for each younger siblingNot PublishedNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
Lower school on campus
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 1, 2026Dec 3, 2026Not posted
Required test
None
ISEE
ISEE

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

In-house placement test
Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted20Not posted3
Enrollment233001,39080
Student:Teacher14.4:18.1:110:14.5:1
Mass
Monthly
Not Published
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Monthly
Sports6 sports12 sports17 sports13 sports
Links

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