How much is tuition at Westtown School?

At Westtown School, boarding tuition is $79,500 per year and day tuition is $48,600 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Westtown School offer financial aid?

Yes. 37% of students at Westtown 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 Westtown School serve?

Westtown School serves grades 9-12.

Is Westtown School a boarding or day school?

Westtown School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.

How many students attend Westtown School?

Westtown School enrolls about 580 students.

Where is Westtown School located?

Westtown School is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Westtown School

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$48,600

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$79,500

Financial aid

37% of students

Enrollment

580

Student:Teacher

7:1

Founded

1799

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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

37% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$88,200

vs $79,500 published tuition

4-year total

$373,992

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

Westtown School is a coeducational Quaker boarding and day school on a 600-acre campus in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1799, Westtown integrates Quaker values of simplicity, equality, and service throughout a PK-12 continuum, with a boarding program beginning in grade 9 and a strong environmental-stewardship tradition tied to its own lake and farm.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Westtown School?: At Westtown School, boarding tuition is $79,500 per year and day tuition is $48,600 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Westtown School offer financial aid?: Yes. 37% of students at Westtown 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 Westtown School serve?: Westtown School serves grades 9-12.
Is Westtown School a boarding or day school?: Westtown School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Westtown School?: Westtown School enrolls about 580 students.
Where is Westtown School located?: Westtown School is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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