Choate Rosemary Hall

Wallingford, CT

Financials

Source year 2026-2027

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$57,610

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$74,530

Financial aid

35% of students

Enrollment

870

Student:Teacher

5:1

Founded

1890

What Choate Rosemary Hall actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

35% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$83,230

vs $74,530 published tuition

4-year total

$352,887

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

Choate Rosemary Hall is a coeducational boarding and day school in Wallingford, Connecticut. Known for its signature programs in international relations, environmental immersion, and arts concentration, Choate offers a balance of traditional academic depth with strong experiential learning.

Programs

Highlight

JFK alumnus

Residential environmental immersion program

Paul Mellon Arts Center

Program

International Relations Signature

Kohler Environmental Center

Sailing

Hockey

Arts Concentration

Capstone Program

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