day
coed
K-12
The Dalton School
New York, NY
Financials
Day tuition
$63,000
Boarding tuition
—
Financial aid
20% of students
Enrollment
1300
Student:Teacher
7:1
Founded
1919
What The Dalton School actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay, with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
Program
Years attending
Expected financial aid0% of tuition
20% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
Year 1 real cost
$67,400
vs $63,000 published tuition
4-year total
$285,935
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
The Dalton School is a co-ed day school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, known for its progressive Dalton Plan curriculum emphasizing independent study and collaboration. One of New York City's most prestigious and academically rigorous independent schools.
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