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Least Expensive Tuition

The average tuition across the 27 ranked all-boys boarding schools is $58,045 (2026-27).

Among all-boys boarding schools, the one with the least expensive tuition is St. Lawrence Seminary High School, with $18,500.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# All-Boys Schools Ranked: 27
Top 20 Range ($): $18,500–$74,600
All-Boys Schools Avg.: $58,045
National Avg.: $64,455

Quick Facts (26-27)

# All-Boys Schools Ranked: 27
Top 20 Range ($): $18,500–$74,600
All-Boys Schools Avg.: $58,045
National Avg.: $64,455

National Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +31.1% (+$15,275 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$64,455	▲ +$1,871	▲ +3.0%
2024	$62,584	▲ +$2,169	▲ +3.6%
2023	$60,415	▲ +$2,072	▲ +3.6%
2022	$58,343	▲ +$1,326	▲ +2.3%
2021	$57,017	▲ +$1,257	▲ +2.3%
2020	$55,760	▲ +$1,574	▲ +2.9%
2019	$54,186	▲ +$2,078	▲ +4.0%
2018	$52,108	▲ +$1,514	▲ +3.0%
2017	$50,594	▲ +$1,414	▲ +2.9%
2016	$49,180	▲ +$1,472	▲ +3.1%
2015	$47,708	▼ -$891	▼ -1.8%
2014	$48,599	—	—

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Tuition Range: $18,500 $84,900 Avg. Tuition: $58,045

Frequently Asked Questions

Which all-boys boarding schools have the least expensive tuition?

The all-boys boarding schools with the least expensive tuition are St. Lawrence Seminary High School, Mount Michael Benedictine School and Camden Military Academy.

How many all-boys boarding schools are ranked for the least expensive tuition?

27 all-boys boarding schools are ranked for the least expensive tuition.

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Another factor to consider when evaluating the affordability of a school is the the average size of financial aid grants that a school provides.

Schools with higher tuition costs may actually turn out to be less expensive depending on how much aid a school can offer (which is also dependent on your family's financial circumstances and eligibility to receive aid).