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Roxbury Latin School

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Financials

Source year 2025-2026 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026
Day tuition (2025-2026)
$42,200
Boarding tuition (2025-2026)
—
Financial aid
30% of students
Enrollment
305
Student:Teacher
7:1
Founded
1645
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What Roxbury Latin 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 2025-2026), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program
Years attending
Expected financial aid0% of tuition

30% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost
$46,600
vs $42,200 published tuition
4-year total
$197,609
incl. $18,408 beyond tuition
Hidden costs per year
  • Books, laptop & course materials$800
  • Athletics gear & team fees$900
  • Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
  • Daily transportation$1,500

About

Roxbury Latin School is a small all-boys day school in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Founded in 1645, it is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America. Tuition is intentionally kept well below peer day schools, and the school operates on a 'no boy excluded for financial reasons' policy.

Programs

Highlight

Oldest continuously operating school in North America
All-boys day school
Below-market tuition by design

Program

Classics
Hockey
Choral Music
Squash
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Common questions

How much is tuition at Roxbury Latin School?
At Roxbury Latin School, day tuition is $42,200 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Roxbury Latin School offer financial aid?
Yes. 30% of students at Roxbury Latin School 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 Roxbury Latin School serve?
Roxbury Latin School serves grades 7-12.
Is Roxbury Latin School a boarding or day school?
Roxbury Latin School is a day school. It is a boys school.
How many students attend Roxbury Latin School?
Roxbury Latin School enrolls about 305 students.
Where is Roxbury Latin School located?
Roxbury Latin School is located in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.

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