Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what The Hockaday School costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What The Hockaday School actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished 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.
12% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
- 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 Hockaday School is an all-girls PK-12 independent school in Dallas, with boarding available for grades 8-12. Founded in 1913, Hockaday sits on an 88-acre campus and is one of the largest all-girls day schools in the country, known for its rigorous college-prep program, competitive athletics, and its Institute for Social Impact.
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at The Hockaday School?
- At The Hockaday School, boarding tuition is $65,915 per year and day tuition is $40,894 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does The Hockaday School offer financial aid?
- Yes. 12% of students at The Hockaday School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
- What grades does The Hockaday School serve?
- The Hockaday School serves grades PK-12.
- Is The Hockaday School a boarding or day school?
- The Hockaday School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is a girls school.
- How many students attend The Hockaday School?
- The Hockaday School enrolls about 1,100 students.
- Where is The Hockaday School located?
- The Hockaday School is located in Dallas, Texas.