University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Chicago, IL

Financials

Day tuition

$40,860

Boarding tuition

—

Financial aid

15% of students

Enrollment

2000

Student:Teacher

8:1

Founded

1896

What University of Chicago Laboratory Schools 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

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

15% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$45,260

vs $40,860 published tuition

4-year total

$191,918

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

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is a coeducational nursery-through-12 day school founded by John Dewey in 1896 as a working laboratory for his progressive educational theories. Located in Hyde Park on the UChicago campus, Lab serves faculty families and the broader community with a rigorous program grounded in inquiry-based learning.

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