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Least Expensive Tuition

Among "Military Schools", view the boarding schools with the least expensive tuition (2026).

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).

New Mexico Military Institute Photo - The Centennial Flame honoring all NMMI alumni past and present burns brightly to underscore the Institute motto: Duty, Honor, Achievement.

Camden Military Academy Photo - Along with our varsity sports, we offer intramural sports!

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Randolph-Macon Academy Photo

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo

Marine Military Academy Photo

St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Evenings and weekends are often spent at our beachfront rec hall, where cadets play beach volleyball, work out in the Spartan gym, watch movies, gather around the fire pit, or practice culinary skills in our outdoor kitchen.

Camden Military Academy Photo - Along with our varsity sports, we offer intramural sports!

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

Fork Union Military Academy Photo - Baseball is played in the spring - the teams consist of Prep, Jr. Prep and Middle School.

Fishburne Military School Photo - Fishburne's history and strong reputation provide cadets opportunities to showcase the school in a variety of ways. From marching in Christmas Parades to presenting the colors at a little league baseball game, FMS cadets are involved in the community.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Missouri Military Academy is a preparatory school with a military tradition that prepares boys for leadership in college and career via our unique 360 Education. We are located in the heart of the Midwest in the small community of Mexico, Missouri, on a sprawling 288-acre campus.

Hargrave Military Academy Photo - Hargrave has a culturally diverse and strong international enrollment. The Cadets photographed represent four different countries and seven different languages spoken.

Valley Forge Military Academy Photo - Our cadets challenge themselves to reach new heights, overcome their fears, and face adversity with bravery and integrity. VFMA has a long tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow`s leaders.

St. John's Northwestern Academy Photo - A student in our drone program.

New York Military Academy Photo - New York Military Academy, established in 1889 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, is a private, international boarding school serving grades 7 through 12. NYMA is dedicated to a comprehensive and substantive process of developing young leaders who are `Set Apart for Excellence`. Our goal is to prepare our cadets for success and fulfillment in college and in life.

Army and Navy Academy Photo - Evenings and weekends are often spent at our beachfront rec hall, where cadets play beach volleyball, work out in the Spartan gym, watch movies, gather around the fire pit, or practice culinary skills in our outdoor kitchen.

Tuition Range: $23,218 $60,750 Avg. Tuition: $44,905

Least Expensive Tuition

Among Military Schools (out of 14 schools)

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Tuition

Grades

Location

Rank: #11

New Mexico Military Institute

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Tuition: $23,218

Grades: 9-12, PG

101 West College Blvd
Roswell, NM 88201
(800) 421-5376

Rank: #22

Camden Military Academy

All-Boys

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Tuition: $31,995

Grades: 7-12, PG

520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 432-6001

Rank: #3-143.-14

Oak Ridge Military Academy

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 7-12

2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
(336) 515-8040

Rank: #3-143.-14

Fork Union Military Academy

All-Boys (Baptist)

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 7-12, PG

PO Box 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
(434) 842-4205

Rank: #3-143.-14

Fishburne Military School

All-Boys

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 8-12 | 6-12 (day)

225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 946-7706

Rank: #3-143.-14

Missouri Military Academy

All-Boys

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 7-12, PG

204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-1776

Rank: #3-143.-14

Hargrave Military Academy

All-Boys (Baptist)

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 7-12, PG

200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
(800) 432-2480

Rank: #3-143.-14

Randolph-Macon Academy

(United Methodist)

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 8-12, PG

200 Academy Drive
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 636-5484

Rank: #3-143.-14

Valley Forge Military Academy

All-Boys

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 7-12, PG

1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1399

Rank: #3-143.-14

Riverside Preparatory Academy

All-Boys

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 6-12

2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338

Rank: #3-143.-14

Marine Military Academy

All-Boys

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 7-12, PG

320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006

Rank: #3-143.-14

St. John's Northwestern Academy

(Episcopal)

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 7-12, PG

1101 Genesee Street
Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7199

Rank: #3-143.-14

New York Military Academy

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 9-12, PG

78 Academy Ave.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520
(845) 618-7335

Rank: #3-143.-14

Army and Navy Academy

All-Boys

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Tuition: >$35,000

Grades: 7-12

2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338

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