Phillips Academy (Andover)

Andover, MA

Financials

Source year 2026-2027

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$50,800

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$65,400

Financial aid

47% of students

Enrollment

1150

Student:Teacher

5:1

Founded

1778

What Phillips Academy (Andover) 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

47% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$74,100

vs $65,400 published tuition

4-year total

$314,117

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

Phillips Academy, commonly known as Andover, is a highly selective coed boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts. Founded in 1778, it offers an open curriculum with more than 300 courses across 18 academic divisions, a strong arts program, and a robust commitment to financial aid and socioeconomic diversity.

Programs

Highlight

Need-blind admissions

Free for families under $125k income

Addison Gallery of American Art on campus

Program

Music Conservatory

Crew

Open Curriculum

Astronomy

Squash

Tang Institute

Studio Art

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