How much is tuition at The Taft School?

At The Taft School, boarding tuition is $81,400 per year and day tuition is $60,050 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does The Taft School offer financial aid?

Yes. 38% of students at The Taft 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 Taft School serve?

The Taft School serves grades 9-12, PG.

Is The Taft School a boarding or day school?

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

How many students attend The Taft School?

The Taft School enrolls about 600 students.

Where is The Taft School located?

The Taft School is located in Watertown, Connecticut.

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both

coed

9-12, PG

The Taft School

Watertown, Connecticut

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 22, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$60,050

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$81,400

Financial aid

38% of students

Enrollment

600

Student:Teacher

5:1

Founded

1890

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What The Taft 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

38% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$90,100

vs $81,400 published tuition

4-year total

$382,060

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 Taft School is a coeducational boarding school in Watertown, Connecticut, with a motto of 'Not to be served but to serve.' Taft balances rigorous academics with a strong service ethic and Division I athletics, particularly in hockey and squash.

Programs

Highlight

'Not to be served but to serve' ethos

Connected single-building campus

Strong hockey tradition

Program

Squash

Global Leadership Institute

Crew

Independent Studies Program

Hockey

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Common questions

How much is tuition at The Taft School?: At The Taft School, boarding tuition is $81,400 per year and day tuition is $60,050 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does The Taft School offer financial aid?: Yes. 38% of students at The Taft 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 Taft School serve?: The Taft School serves grades 9-12, PG.
Is The Taft School a boarding or day school?: The Taft School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend The Taft School?: The Taft School enrolls about 600 students.
Where is The Taft School located?: The Taft School is located in Watertown, Connecticut.

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