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Least Expensive Tuition

The average tuition across the 13 ranked military boarding schools is $44,732 (2026-27).

Among military boarding schools, the one with the least expensive tuition is New Mexico Military Institute, with $23,218.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Military Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range ($): $23,218–$60,750
Military Schools Avg.: $44,732
National Avg.: $64,455

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Military Schools Ranked: 13
Top 20 Range ($): $23,218–$60,750
Military Schools Avg.: $44,732
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: $23,218 $60,750 Avg. Tuition: $44,732

Frequently Asked Questions

Which military boarding schools have the least expensive tuition?

The military boarding schools with the least expensive tuition are New Mexico Military Institute, Camden Military Academy and Oak Ridge Military Academy.

How many military boarding schools are ranked for the least expensive tuition?

13 military boarding schools are ranked for the least expensive tuition.

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Did You Know?

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).