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The Hotchkiss School tuition & admissions

Lakeville, CTGrades 9–12Boarding, coedhotchkiss.org

Tuition 2026-27

$67,450

Boarding $79,350

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

602

6 students per teacher

Admission test

ISEE or SSAT

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDayBoarding
9-12$67,450$79,350

Financial aid: $13,952,514 to 221 students (about $63,134 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry grades9, 10, 11, 12
Admission test, grades 9-10ISEE or SSAT
Admission test, grades 11ISEE or SSAT
InterviewRequired
Apply throughGateway to Prep Schools
Application fee$75
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
Decisions releasedMarch 10, 2027
College results, class of 2026
Seniors182
Go to a 4-year college100%
SAT (middle 50%)1320–1540
ACT (middle 50%)28–34
AP courses—
AP exams scored 3+—
National Merit semifinalists—
School facts
Students602
Teachers (full-time equivalent)94
Students per teacher6.4
School days per year168
Endowment$628,442,402 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$126,383,221 (2024)
Head of school pay$1,247,135

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    The Hotchkiss School FAQ
    How much is The Hotchkiss School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at The Hotchkiss School is $67,450 (day) or $79,350 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
    Does The Hotchkiss School require the ISEE or SSAT?
    The Hotchkiss School requires the ISEE or SSAT for applicants.
    When is the The Hotchkiss School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through Gateway to Prep Schools.
    What are The Hotchkiss School's average SAT scores?
    The middle 50% of The Hotchkiss School students scored 1320–1540 on the SAT (class of 2025), per the school profile.
    Does The Hotchkiss School offer financial aid?
    Yes. The Hotchkiss School reported $13,952,514 in financial aid to 221 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend The Hotchkiss School?
    The Hotchkiss School enrolls 602 students in grades 9–12, with about 6 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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    Sources: tuition and admissions from hotchkiss.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.

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