Cate School

Carpinteria, CA

Financials

Day tuition

$70,990

Boarding tuition

$87,340

Financial aid

25% of students

Enrollment

285

Student:Teacher

5:1

Founded

1910

What Cate School actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay, with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

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

$96,040

vs $87,340 published tuition

4-year total

$407,285

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Travel home & breaks$2,000
Dorm setup & storage$400
Spending money & incidentals$2,400
Health & student fees$1,000

About

Cate School is a coeducational boarding and day school perched on a 150-acre mesa above the Pacific coast in Carpinteria, California. Founded in 1910, Cate is known for its small size, close student-faculty relationships, strong outdoor program, and a service requirement built into daily campus life.

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