Cushing Academy

Ashburnham, MA

Financials

Source year 2025-2026

Day tuition (2025-2026)

$49,350

Boarding tuition (2025-2026)

$70,850

Financial aid

40% of students

Enrollment

440

Student:Teacher

6:1

Founded

1865

What Cushing Academy 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 2025-2026), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

40% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$79,550

vs $70,850 published tuition

4-year total

$337,260

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

Cushing Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school in north-central Massachusetts. Cushing has a notable international student population, dedicated programs in visual & performing arts and competitive athletics, and a flexible curriculum that supports a broad range of learners.

Programs

Highlight

~30% international students

Strong PG year option

Arts and athletics focus

Program

Visual & Performing Arts

Post-Graduate Year

Hockey

Equestrian

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