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Buckingham Browne & Nichols

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Financials

Source year 2025-2026 · Tuition source · Verified August 22, 2026
Day tuition (2025-2026)
$66,900
Boarding tuition (2025-2026)
—
Financial aid
25% of students
Enrollment
1050
Student:Teacher
8:1
Founded
1883
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What Buckingham Browne & Nichols actually costs

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2025-2026), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program
Years attending
Expected financial aid0% of tuition

25% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost
$71,300
vs $66,900 published tuition
4-year total
$302,496
incl. $18,408 beyond tuition
Hidden costs per year
  • Books, laptop & course materials$800
  • Athletics gear & team fees$900
  • Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
  • Daily transportation$1,500

About

Buckingham Browne & Nichols (BB&N) is a coeducational PK-12 day school in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With three campuses and proximity to Harvard and MIT, BB&N offers a progressive curriculum and a strong arts and athletics program in the heart of the Boston area.

Programs

Highlight

Cambridge location near Harvard/MIT
PK-12 continuum
Strong day-school community

Program

Three-campus PK-12 model
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Robotics
Crew
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Common questions

How much is tuition at Buckingham Browne & Nichols?
At Buckingham Browne & Nichols, day tuition is $66,900 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Buckingham Browne & Nichols offer financial aid?
Yes. 25% of students at Buckingham Browne & Nichols receive financial aid (2025-2026). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Buckingham Browne & Nichols serve?
Buckingham Browne & Nichols serves grades PK-12.
Is Buckingham Browne & Nichols a boarding or day school?
Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Buckingham Browne & Nichols?
Buckingham Browne & Nichols enrolls about 1,050 students.
Where is Buckingham Browne & Nichols located?
Buckingham Browne & Nichols is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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