The Thacher School

Ojai, CA

Financials

Day tuition

—

Boarding tuition

$79,600

Financial aid

35% of students

Enrollment

260

Student:Teacher

5:1

Founded

1889

What The Thacher School actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay, with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

35% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$88,300

vs $79,600 published tuition

4-year total

$374,416

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 Thacher School is a coeducational boarding school in Ojai, California, set on a 425-acre ranch campus in the Los Padres foothills. Founded in 1889, Thacher is distinctive for its Horse Program — every freshman cares for their own horse — its wilderness camping trips, and a rigorous academic program built around small discussion-based classes.

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