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Worcester Academy tuition & admissions

Worcester, MAGrades 6–12Boarding, coedworcesteracademy.org

Tuition 2026-27

$47,725

Boarding $65,225

Application deadline

February 1

2027

Students

532

8 students per teacher

Admission test

Optional

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDayBoarding
6-8$43,225—
9-12$47,725—
9-PG—$65,225

Financial aid: $7,902,056 to 345 students (about $22,905 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry grades—
Admission testNo test (optional)
InterviewRequired
Apply throughSAO
Application fee$60
DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027
Decisions releasedMarch 10, 2027
College results, class of 2027
Seniors139
Go to a 4-year college99%
SAT (middle 50%)—
ACT (middle 50%)—
AP courses23
AP exams scored 3+85%
National Merit semifinalists—
School facts
Students532
Teachers (full-time equivalent)67
Students per teacher8.0
School days per year163
Endowment$71,114,757 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$36,037,921 (2024)
Head of school pay$388,258
Where graduates went to college (Classes of 2024-2026)

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    Worcester Academy FAQ
    How much is Worcester Academy tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at Worcester Academy is $43,225 for grades 6-8; $47,725 for grades 9-12; $65,225 (boarding) for grades 9-PG, per the school's website.
    Does Worcester Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?
    Testing is optional at Worcester Academy.
    When is the Worcester Academy application deadline?
    The main application deadline is February 1, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through SAO.
    Does Worcester Academy offer financial aid?
    Yes. Worcester Academy reported $7,902,056 in financial aid to 345 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend Worcester Academy?
    Worcester Academy enrolls 532 students in grades 6–12, with about 8 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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