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Tabor Academy

Marion, Massachusetts

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 14, 2026
Day tuition (2026-2027)
$62,800
Boarding tuition (2026-2027)
$82,100
Financial aid
36% of students
Enrollment
540
Student:Teacher
5:1
Founded
1876
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What Tabor Academy 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.

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Distance from home
Years attending
Expected financial aid0% of tuition

36% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost
$90,800
vs $82,100 published tuition
4-year total
$385,032
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

Tabor Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school on Sippican Harbor in Marion, Massachusetts, billed as the 'School by the Sea.' Tabor has a signature marine and nautical science program, an oceanographic research vessel, and strong sailing and crew traditions.

Programs

Highlight

School by the Sea — Sippican Harbor campus
Marine science signature
Oceanographic schooner

Program

Crew
Marine & Nautical Science
Hockey
SSV Tabor Boy research vessel
Sailing
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Common questions

How much is tuition at Tabor Academy?
At Tabor Academy, boarding tuition is $82,100 per year and day tuition is $62,800 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Tabor Academy offer financial aid?
Yes. 36% of students at Tabor Academy 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 Tabor Academy serve?
Tabor Academy serves grades 9-12, PG.
Is Tabor Academy a boarding or day school?
Tabor Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Tabor Academy?
Tabor Academy enrolls about 540 students.
Where is Tabor Academy located?
Tabor Academy is located in Marion, Massachusetts.

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