Half of boarding schools charge $75,000–$85,000, and boarding costs about 1.6 times day tuition
Oct 12, 2026 · USAnaru™ editorial team
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Among 134 boarding schools that publish boarding tuition (mostly 2026–27), 70 (52%) charge $75,000 to $85,000 a year, 31 charge $65,000 to $75,000 and only 7 charge $85,000 or more. At 113 schools that publish both prices, boarding tuition is a median $28,000 higher than day tuition, about 1.6 times.
Published boarding tuition from school websites for 134 boarding schools (mostly 2026–27), grouped into price bands. As of 2026-10-12.
Boarding tuition per year
Schools
Share
Under $50,000
8
6%
$50,000–$64,999
18
13%
$65,000–$74,999
31
23%
$75,000–$84,999
70
52%
$85,000 or more
7
5%
Boarding vs day
For the 113 schools that publish both boarding and day tuition, the median difference is $28,000 and the median ratio is 1.62 (boarding costs about 1.6 times day tuition). This is a median of each school's own gap, so it is a better guide than comparing two separate medians.
How to use this
Most schools cluster. If a school is far above or below $75,000–$85,000, read its page to see what is included.
Tuition is not the total. Add travel, insurance, fees, books and an international-student fee if any. See what to budget and tuition in numbers.
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Questions
How much more does boarding cost than day school?
At 113 schools that publish both prices, the median difference is $28,000 a year, and boarding tuition is about 1.6 times day tuition. The gap covers room and board; extras are separate.
Are there boarding schools under $50,000?
Yes, but few: 8 of the 134 schools that publish tuition charge under $50,000. Check what is included and any international-student fee.
General information as of Oct 12, 2026, not legal, immigration or admissions advice. Each school, the U.S. Department of State and SEVP decide; check the school's own pages and official sources before you act.
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