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Tuition & Financial Aid
INVESTING IN YOUR CHILD: TUITION & FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
At McDonogh, our mission is to provide life-altering educational experiences that inspire personal and intellectual growth. Our LifeReady framework for excellent teaching and learning is complemented by programs of distinction such as our social impact initiative, Greatest Good McDonogh, and outdoor education at Roots Farm.
We are a school that finds joy in work and play, and we instill values such as integrity, respect, resilience, curiosity, and gratitude — shaping compassionate and capable leaders of tomorrow.
TUITION
A McDonogh education is an investment that will have an immediate and lasting impact on your child’s life. In addition to our extraordinary academic program, included in tuition are bus transportation and lunch for day students, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner for boarding students. Athletic uniforms for many sports are provided through the School's Athletic Department.
Lower School, Grades PK-4
Tuition (2024-2025 school year):
- PK: $23,550
- K-Prefirst: $33,950
- Grades 1-4: $36,850
Middle School, Grades 5-8
Tuition (2024-2025 school year): $38,950
Upper School, Grades 9-12
Tuition (2024-2025 school year): $41,050
Book fees vary.
Five-Day Boarding, Grades 9-12
(2024-2025 school year):
- Full year: $14,300
- Single term: $5,300
Tuition does not include books for Upper School students, instrumental music instruction, fees related to squash and our equestrian program, and private tutoring. Expenses for personal items such as school clothing and athletic equipment are the responsibility of the family.
FINANCIAL AID
At McDonogh, we believe that socioeconomic diversity enriches educational excellence, our community, and the student experience. We also recognize that tuition is a considerable investment. McDonogh’s Financial Aid Program is designed to make our exceptional education accessible to talented students who demonstrate financial need.
Below are links for more information on Financial Aid at McDonogh School.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID TIMELINE
Online applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open in early September, and financial aid applications will open in October. Specific dates and deadlines will be posted soon.
16.5
average years of faculty experience
7.1
million given in need-based financial aid
127
number of ZIP codes where our students live
20
buses transport students from four counties and Baltimore City