Milton Academy

Milton, MA

Financials

Source year 2026-2027

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$69,900

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$79,900

Financial aid

37% of students

Enrollment

1000

Student:Teacher

5:1

Founded

1798

What Milton 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 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

37% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$88,600

vs $79,900 published tuition

4-year total

$375,691

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

Milton Academy is a K-12 coeducational independent school in Milton, Massachusetts, just south of Boston. Its Upper School (9-12) combines boarding and day students, and the school is known for its progressive teaching, strong arts, and proximity to Boston for internships and cultural access.

Programs

Highlight

Boston-area access

K-12 continuum

Progressive seminar pedagogy

Program

Hockey

Self & Social Awareness

Squash

Humanities Workshop

Visual & Performing Arts

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