How much is tuition at The Hotchkiss School?

At The Hotchkiss School, boarding tuition is $79,350 per year and day tuition is $67,450 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does The Hotchkiss School offer financial aid?

Yes. 34% of students at The Hotchkiss 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 Hotchkiss School serve?

The Hotchkiss School serves grades 9-12, PG.

Is The Hotchkiss School a boarding or day school?

The Hotchkiss School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.

How many students attend The Hotchkiss School?

The Hotchkiss School enrolls about 600 students.

Where is The Hotchkiss School located?

The Hotchkiss School is located in Lakeville, Connecticut.

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both

coed

9-12, PG

The Hotchkiss School

Lakeville, Connecticut

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Aid source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$67,450

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$79,350

Financial aid

34% of students

Enrollment

600

Student:Teacher

4:1

Founded

1891

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What The Hotchkiss School 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 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

34% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$88,050

vs $79,350 published tuition

4-year total

$373,355

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 Hotchkiss School is a coeducational boarding school in Lakeville, Connecticut, set on a 827-acre lakeside campus with a 200-acre working farm. Hotchkiss blends rigorous academics with environmental stewardship and a strong arts and humanities tradition.

Programs

Highlight

Working farm on campus

Lakeside campus on Lake Wononscopomuc

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Program

Hockey

Fairfield Farm

Squash

Crew

Class IV Humanities

Environmental Initiative

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Common questions

How much is tuition at The Hotchkiss School?: At The Hotchkiss School, boarding tuition is $79,350 per year and day tuition is $67,450 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does The Hotchkiss School offer financial aid?: Yes. 34% of students at The Hotchkiss 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 Hotchkiss School serve?: The Hotchkiss School serves grades 9-12, PG.
Is The Hotchkiss School a boarding or day school?: The Hotchkiss School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend The Hotchkiss School?: The Hotchkiss School enrolls about 600 students.
Where is The Hotchkiss School located?: The Hotchkiss School is located in Lakeville, Connecticut.

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