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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

  • St. Thomas2,790,000 (2026-27 rate)
  • Duchesne3,360,000 (2026-27 rate · Upper School)
  • Incarnate Word2,280,000 (2026-27 rate)
  • Frassati2,405,000 (2026-27 rate)

Merit Scholarships

  • 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.)
  • DuchesneYes ($15,000/yr renewable: Janet Erskine Stuart (Catholic middle-schoolers), Madeleine Sophie Barat (continuing Duchesne 8th), Rose Philippine Duchesne (incoming 9th, other schools))
  • Incarnate WordYes (Average merit $5,000. Named: Jeanne de Matel ($8,000 renewable), Bishop McCarthy ($1,500), Bishop Rizzotto ($1,500))
  • FrassatiNot published (Only need-based aid described)

Need-Based Financial Aid

  • St. ThomasYes (~1/3 of students aided; $2.7M+/yr; awards 10-95% of tuition; Blackbaud; deadline Jan 15, 2027; awards mid-March)
  • DuchesneYes ($2M+ awarded annually to ~26% of students; Clarity portal)
  • Incarnate WordYes (Average aid package $9,000; Blackbaud; apply by Dec 15. Aid recipients complete service hours (Service Study Program). Participates in TEFA.)
  • FrassatiYes (28% of students receive aid; FACTS Grant & Aid opens Oct 7, 2026, due Jan 31, 2027; aid decisions independent of admission)

Payment Plans

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneFull (May 20) · 2-pay (May / Nov) · 12-month monthly
  • Incarnate Word1-pay (Jul 1) · 2-pay (Jul 1 / Dec 1) · 10 monthly Jul-Apr (+2% fee)
  • FrassatiAnnual (Jun, 2% discount) · Semi-annual (Jul 1 / Dec 1) · 10 monthly Jul-Apr (FACTS fees apply)

Included in Tuition

  • St. ThomasLaptop & technology
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • FrassatiTechnology fee ($500) · Registration ($300) · Student activities ($400) · Textbooks ($650) (The $24,050 figure is tuition + these $1,850 general fees combined)

Sibling Discount

  • St. Thomas$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • Frassati$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)

Aid Award Notification

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Duchesne2027-03-05 (Award acceptance Mar 24, 2027.)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$27,900

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$22,800

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

What's included
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Technology fee ($500)
  • Registration ($300)
  • Student activities ($400)
  • Textbooks ($650)

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75–$125
  • Enrollment deposit (new families): $700
  • Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Sibling discount$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 6, 2026Nov 1, 2026Nov 8, 2026Oct 28, 2026
Required test
ISEE

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

ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedDec 14, 2026Not posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP courses212018Not posted
Enrollment791300248364
Student:Teacher9:18.1:18.3:111:1
Mass
Monthly
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Sports12 sports12 sports10 sports13 sports
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