Tuition and Fees
As an independent school, Catlin Gabel receives no tax, government, or church/temple monies. Tuition and fees support approximately 85 percent of the operating expenses. The remaining 15 percent gap between what is paid in tuition and what it costs to educate our students is contributed by donors through annual fundraising and interest income from the school’s endowment. In effect, every Catlin Gabel student receives an annual subsidy to help cover this gap.
Tuition for the subsequent academic year is set at the January board of trustees meeting. Here are the current tuition costs and a range of additional expenses for your planning.
Tuition 2012-13
| Beginning School (preschool) | $18,350 |
| Beginning School (kindergarten) | $19,950 |
| Lower School (grades 1-5) | $21,550 |
| Middle School (grades 6-8) | $23,850 |
| Upper School (grades 9-12) | $24,750 |
Tuition Insurance
Catlin Gabel families have the option of participating in a Tuition Refund Plan with Dewar Insurance.
Before-School & After-School Care
For more information about Before-School and After-School Care, including hours, grades, and current rates, please visit the Before- and After-School Care page.
Books & Division-Specific Expenses
In order to help you plan for school expenses beyond tuition, we have developed the following list of approximated charges. Optional trips vary greatly in cost and are not calculated below since they do not apply to all students. Additional miscellaneous expenses may occur from time to time in each division.
Lower School
| Experiential Days | $40 - $325 |
Middle School
| Books (new book price*) | $100 - $200 |
| Breakaway | $30 - $325 |
Upper School
| Books (new book price*) | $450 - $750 |
| Winterim | $0 - $325 |
| Laptop Computer (price depends on software & model) |
$1,600 - $2,400 |
*Book prices are based on new books. Occasionally, used books are available through the Middle School or the bookstore (for Upper School).
Lunch Fees Charges
The range of charges per student over a ten-month period is listed below. (Some students bring lunch and some do not.)
| Lower School | $0 - $1,000 |
| Middle School | $0 - $1,500 |
| Upper School | $0 - $1,600 |
Interscholastic Athletics
Charges depend on the sport and accessories.
| Basketball | $0 - $100 |
| Soccer | $0 - $150 |
| Golf | $150 |
| Tennis | $80 |
| Rock Climbing | $150 |
Bus Service
The school offers four bus routes each morning and afternoon. Buses arrive on campus by 7:45 a.m. and leave at 3:30 p.m. Fees for the bus service range from $800 for an annual pass to $4 for a single ride. We offer a variety of packages including an annual pass, half-year pass, morning or afternoon only pass and family passes. Please see the bus information page for specific information about routes and fees.