Worcester Academy

Worcester, MA

Financials

Day tuition

$38,000

Boarding tuition

$64,000

Financial aid

35% of students

Enrollment

600

Student:Teacher

9:1

Founded

1834

What Worcester Academy 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

$72,700

vs $64,000 published tuition

4-year total

$308,171

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

Worcester Academy is a co-ed boarding and day school in Worcester, Massachusetts, known for its strong postgraduate program and diverse international student body. One of New England's oldest prep schools with robust college prep academics and competitive athletics.

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