How much is tuition at Worcester Academy?

At Worcester Academy, boarding tuition is $65,225 per year and day tuition is $47,725 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Worcester Academy offer financial aid?

Yes. 35% of students at Worcester Academy 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 Worcester Academy serve?

Worcester Academy serves grades 9-12, PG.

Is Worcester Academy a boarding or day school?

Worcester Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.

How many students attend Worcester Academy?

Worcester Academy enrolls about 600 students.

Where is Worcester Academy located?

Worcester Academy is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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both

coed

9-12, PG

Worcester Academy

Worcester, Massachusetts

Financials

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

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$47,725

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$65,225

Financial aid

35% of students

Enrollment

600

Student:Teacher

9:1

Founded

1834

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What Worcester Academy actually costs

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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

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

$73,925

vs $65,225 published tuition

4-year total

$313,373

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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Common questions

How much is tuition at Worcester Academy?: At Worcester Academy, boarding tuition is $65,225 per year and day tuition is $47,725 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Worcester Academy offer financial aid?: Yes. 35% of students at Worcester Academy 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 Worcester Academy serve?: Worcester Academy serves grades 9-12, PG.
Is Worcester Academy a boarding or day school?: Worcester Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Worcester Academy?: Worcester Academy enrolls about 600 students.
Where is Worcester Academy located?: Worcester Academy is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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