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Ben Lippen School tuition & admissions

Columbia, SCGrades Pre-K–12Boarding, coedReligious affiliation

Tuition 2026-27

$18,707

Highest grade band

Application deadline

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Students

1,176

14 students per teacher

Admission test

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Tuition 2026-27
GradesDay
Pre-K3-Pre-K4$10,027
K-4$13,742
5-8$15,289
9-12$18,707
How to apply
Entry grades—
Admission test—
InterviewRequired
Apply throughSchool's own portal
Application fee$100
Deadline—
Decisions released—
College results, class of 2026
Seniors111
Go to a 4-year college95%
SAT (middle 50%)1162 avg
ACT (middle 50%)24 avg
AP courses—
AP exams scored 3+95%
National Merit semifinalists5
School facts
Students1,176
Teachers (full-time equivalent)81
Students per teacher13.7
School days per year178
Endowment—
Annual revenue—
Head of school pay—
Where graduates were admitted

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    Ben Lippen School FAQ
    How much is Ben Lippen School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at Ben Lippen School is $10,027 for grades Pre-K3-Pre-K4; $13,742 for grades K-4; $15,289 for grades 5-8; $18,707 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
    What are Ben Lippen School's average SAT scores?
    Ben Lippen School students averaged 1162 on the SAT, per the school profile.
    How many students attend Ben Lippen School?
    Ben Lippen School enrolls 1,176 students in grades Pre-K–12, with about 14 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

    Sources: tuition and admissions from benlippen.com (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24. “—” means we couldn't find it.

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