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Cost & Financial Aid

Annual Tuition

  • St. Thomas2,790,000 (2026-27 rate)
  • Duchesne3,360,000 (2026-27 rate · Upper School)
  • O'Connell910,000 (2025-26 rate (newest published))
  • Strake Jesuit2,997,000 (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))
  • 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)

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)
  • 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)

Included in Tuition

  • St. ThomasLaptop & technology
  • 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)

Sibling Discount

  • St. Thomas$2,000/yr per sibling after the first
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • O'ConnellMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published

Aid Award Notification

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

Payment Plans

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • DuchesneFull (May 20) · 2-pay (May / Nov) · 12-month monthly
  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$27,900

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$29,970

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
  • 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
Sibling discount$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)Not Published
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 6, 2026Nov 1, 2026Not postedDec 3, 2026
Required test
ISEE

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

ISEE
In-house placement test
ISEE

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

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedNot postedJan 15, 2027
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedNot postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP courses2120Not postedNot posted
Enrollment791300801,390
Student:Teacher9:18.1:14.5:110:1
Mass
Monthly
Not Published
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Sports12 sports12 sports13 sports17 sports
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