How much is tuition at The Governor's Academy?

At The Governor's Academy, boarding tuition is $79,600 per year and day tuition is $64,900 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does The Governor's Academy offer financial aid?

Yes. 33% of students at The Governor's Academy 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 The Governor's Academy serve?

The Governor's Academy serves grades 9-12.

Is The Governor's Academy a boarding or day school?

The Governor's Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.

How many students attend The Governor's Academy?

The Governor's Academy enrolls about 410 students.

Where is The Governor's Academy located?

The Governor's Academy is located in Byfield, Massachusetts.

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coed

9-12

The Governor's Academy

Byfield, Massachusetts

Financials

Source year 2025-2026 · Tuition source · Verified August 22, 2026

Day tuition (2025-2026)

$64,900

Boarding tuition (2025-2026)

$79,600

Financial aid

33% of students

Enrollment

410

Student:Teacher

5:1

Founded

1763

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What The Governor's Academy 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

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

33% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$88,300

vs $79,600 published tuition

4-year total

$374,416

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

The Governor's Academy, founded in 1763, is the oldest continuously operating boarding school in the United States. Located on a 450-acre campus on Boston's North Shore, it offers a balanced coeducational program with strong athletics and a focus on character.

Programs

Highlight

Oldest continuously operating US boarding school

North Shore access to Boston

450-acre campus

Program

Lacrosse

Mansion House humanities

Sailing

STEM

Hockey

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Common questions

How much is tuition at The Governor's Academy?: At The Governor's Academy, boarding tuition is $79,600 per year and day tuition is $64,900 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does The Governor's Academy offer financial aid?: Yes. 33% of students at The Governor's Academy 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 The Governor's Academy serve?: The Governor's Academy serves grades 9-12.
Is The Governor's Academy a boarding or day school?: The Governor's Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend The Governor's Academy?: The Governor's Academy enrolls about 410 students.
Where is The Governor's Academy located?: The Governor's Academy is located in Byfield, Massachusetts.

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