How much is Idyllwild Arts Academy tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at Idyllwild Arts Academy is $35,500 (day) or $79,500 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.

Does Idyllwild Arts Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?

Idyllwild Arts Academy does not require an admission test.

When is the Idyllwild Arts Academy application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through the school's own portal.

Does Idyllwild Arts Academy offer financial aid?

Yes. Idyllwild Arts Academy reported $8,296,847 in financial aid to 142 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend Idyllwild Arts Academy?

Idyllwild Arts Academy enrolls 265 students in grades 9–12, with about 4 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Idyllwild Arts Academy tuition & admissions

Idyllwild, CAGrades 9–12Boarding, coedidyllwildarts.org

Tuition 2026-27

$35,500

Boarding $79,500

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

265

4 students per teacher

Admission test

None

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day	Boarding
9-12	$35,500	$79,500

Financial aid: $8,296,847 to 142 students (about $58,429 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	—
Admission test	No test
Interview	Required
Apply through	School's own portal
Application fee	$60
Deadline	January 15, 2027
Decisions released	March 10, 2027

School facts

Students	265
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	62
Students per teacher	4.3
School days per year	185
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	95%
Endowment	$8,998,809 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$27,598,499 (2024)
Head of school pay	$229,691

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Idyllwild Arts Academy FAQ

How much is Idyllwild Arts Academy tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at Idyllwild Arts Academy is $35,500 (day) or $79,500 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
Does Idyllwild Arts Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?: Idyllwild Arts Academy does not require an admission test.
When is the Idyllwild Arts Academy application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through the school's own portal.
Does Idyllwild Arts Academy offer financial aid?: Yes. Idyllwild Arts Academy reported $8,296,847 in financial aid to 142 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend Idyllwild Arts Academy?: Idyllwild Arts Academy enrolls 265 students in grades 9–12, with about 4 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from idyllwildarts.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.