How much is tuition at Woodberry Forest School?

At Woodberry Forest School, boarding tuition is $69,850 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Woodberry Forest School offer financial aid?

Yes. 42% of students at Woodberry Forest School receive financial aid (2025-2026). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.

What grades does Woodberry Forest School serve?

Woodberry Forest School serves grades 9-12.

Is Woodberry Forest School a boarding or day school?

Woodberry Forest School is a boarding school. It is a boys school.

How many students attend Woodberry Forest School?

Woodberry Forest School enrolls about 400 students.

Where is Woodberry Forest School located?

Woodberry Forest School is located in Woodberry Forest, Virginia.

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9-12

Woodberry Forest School

Woodberry Forest, Virginia

Financials

Source year 2025-2026 · Tuition source · Verified August 22, 2026

Day tuition (2025-2026)

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Boarding tuition (2025-2026)

$69,850

Financial aid

42% of students

Enrollment

400

Student:Teacher

8:1

Founded

1889

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2025-2026), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

42% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$78,550

vs $69,850 published tuition

4-year total

$333,014

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

Woodberry Forest School is an all-boys, fully residential boarding school on a 1,200-acre campus in Madison County, Virginia. Founded in 1889, Woodberry emphasizes an honor code, small seminar-style classes, and a highly traditional residential community for grades 9-12.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Woodberry Forest School?: At Woodberry Forest School, boarding tuition is $69,850 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Woodberry Forest School offer financial aid?: Yes. 42% of students at Woodberry Forest School receive financial aid (2025-2026). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Woodberry Forest School serve?: Woodberry Forest School serves grades 9-12.
Is Woodberry Forest School a boarding or day school?: Woodberry Forest School is a boarding school. It is a boys school.
How many students attend Woodberry Forest School?: Woodberry Forest School enrolls about 400 students.
Where is Woodberry Forest School located?: Woodberry Forest School is located in Woodberry Forest, Virginia.

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