Tuition & Affordability
Tuition and fees for future academic years will be established by the Board of Trustees in mid-winter prior to the start of that academic year. Families should be aware that there will be some increase in tuition each year.
Tuition & Affordability
2025 - 2026 Tuition and Fees
| Twos and Threes, 5 half-days | $15,500 |
|---|---|
| Twos and Threes, 5 full-days | $18,500 |
| Pre-K, 5 full-days | $22,500 |
| Kindergarten | $26,000 |
| Grades 1-5 | $29,200 |
| Grade 6 | $32,000 |
| Grades 7-8 | $34,300 |
| Grades 9-12 | $37,200 |
*Limited part-time spaces are available in our Twos and Threes program.
While we attempt to make the tuition at Tatnall all-inclusive, there are a number of charges (some optional; others
required) that may apply to your student(s). In an effort to help you plan for the year, the following is a list of
incidental expenses your child may incur for the 2025-2026 school year. If you have questions, please contact the
Business Office. (Items with an * will appear on your July 1st statement.)
Special Field Trips (Amounts are approximate)
- Grade 6 – New York City, Cape Henlopen/ DE Unit Trips: $125, $260
- Grade 7 – Williamsburg, Gettysburg, Baltimore: $350
- Grade 8 – Washington D.C., Retreat, New York City: $350, $85, $350
- Grade 9 – 9th Grade Retreat: $125
- Grades 9 to 11 – Course Dependent Trips: $40 - $65
- Grade 12 – New York City: $325
- Music/Band Competitions: $150
Additional Fees
- Driver’s Education – Out of State Students Only – To be determined by the State
- Athletics Trip: $150
Books/Supplies
- Grades 1-5: $170 - $280
- Grades 6-8: $105 - $225
- Grades 9-12: $300-$550
- Band Instruments (Grades 6-12 lease with an option to buy): $300 - $500 per year
Hornet’s Nest/School Store – Deposit for General Supplies
Grades 6-12: $40
Incidentals Fee: $100*
Tuition Refund Plan: 1% of the tuition obligation*
This is required for payment plan 2 and 3 and optional for payment plan 1.
Individualized Family Tuition Program
At Tatnall, we tailor tuition to each family’s unique financial picture through our Individualized Family Tuition program. We understand the process can feel overwhelming, so this page and its FAQs are here to guide you. While not every situation is covered, our team works closely with families throughout enrollment and tuition planning. If you still have questions after reviewing this information, please reach out—we’re here to help.
Individualized Family Tuition Application
The Tatnall School is proud to use the Clarity Application to determine a family's level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application, which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete and is mobile-friendly.
To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account.
Tatnall's Individualized Family Tuition is based on demonstrated financial need without regard to gender, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Prospective Families
Prospective families should complete an application through Clarity during the admission process in order to be considered for the Individualized Family Tuition Program. Our priority deadline is December 1 of each year. The majority of enrollment and tuition decisions are made in January and February; however, we do consider financial and admission applications on a rolling basis after that.
Current Families
Returning families should complete an application through Clarity by January 5 each academic year.
Individualized Family Tuition FAQs
A: Yes. The amount of financial assistance available differs across Tatnall’s divisions to best support the unique needs of students at each level. This allows us to tailor aid thoughtfully based on factors like tuition costs and division-specific resources. If you have questions about what’s available in your child’s division, please contact us directly.
A: The school charges a range of tuition based on a family's financial situation. Factors include, but are not limited to, income, assets, the number of children in tuition-paying schools, and liabilities.
A: The Clarity application is quite user-friendly. It can be completed on a mobile device and should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The cost of the application is $60 per household. Once submitted, the most recently filed taxes will be verified through the IRS, which can take 5 -10 business days.
A: For a single-parent household, we will need a financial application and confirmation that the second parent is not fiscally responsible for tuition. This would typically come in the form of a legal agreement. For dual households, we require a financial assistance application for each household to make an individualized tuition award.
A: Though tuition is individualized to each student through their contract, a family applying for more than one student is considered for aid as a family unit. If one of the students applying does not enroll or a child in the household no longer attends a tuition-paying school, Tatnall will revisit the aid package granted to the attending student.
A: Families must reapply for individualized family tuition annually. The application is due the first Monday of January each year. This is an important aspect of the process, as we understand that a family's circumstances can change in a given year.
A: All students are supported by tuition assistance, as the cost of educating a student is not covered by the tuition charged. Though Tatnall does its best to support our students' financial needs, we cannot always meet 100% of the demonstrated need.
A: Your family’s Clarity application is presented to the Financial Assistance Committee by the Director of Enrollment and Financial Assistance. A review of your file includes consideration of household income, assets, liabilities, the number of children in tuition-paying schools, your family’s payment offer, the expected family contribution calculated by Clarity, and any special circumstances.
A: A parent of a child who is younger than school age or who acts as a caretaker to another family member with special needs will not have a salary imputed. Families applying for aid that do not fall into the above categories will have a salary of $30,000 imputed for the non-employed parent.
A: Tatnall’s tuition increases each year to keep up with teacher salary increases so that we continue attracting the very best educators. Every family is expected to absorb the tuition increase, but as the name of our financial program suggests, we individualize tuition on an annual basis and closely examine any new circumstances that positively or negatively impact your household income.
A: Yes, extended day is an additional fee based on the program a family selects. Please contact Heather Colantuono, Director of Summer Camp and Extended Day, for further guidance.
A: Financial Assistance takes place concurrently with the admissions process. Once an admissions file has been completed and reviewed and an enrollment decision has been made, the Financial Assistance Committee will review the financial assistance application and any scholarship information, if applicable.
A: Once an admissions decision has been made, a student's financial application will move to review by the Financial Assistance Committee. It usually takes 5-7 business days to review a financial assistance application and issue a decision, depending on the time of year.
A: We do not have a sibling discount; however, we invite families to apply for Individualized Family Tuition, as financial awards for multiple students are made on a family basis.
A: For Tatnall graduates, we offer a one-time $500 loyalty discount for the first year a new student enrolls at Tatnall. If you have more than one new student enrolling, the one-time discount is per child.
Enrollment & Financial Assistant Contact Information
Alissa McGrisken, Director of Enrollment and Financial Assistance, [email protected] or (302) 892-4296
Shannon Curtis, Associate Director of Enrollment and Financial Assistance, [email protected] or (302) 892-4285
Billing and FACTS Contact Information
Lauren Williams, Student Billing, [email protected] or (302) 892 - 4366
A: Tatnall does not provide scholarship information from external organizations. It is up to the family to research and find additional scholarship information that might be available.
A: Yes. The amount of financial assistance available differs across Tatnall’s divisions to best support the unique needs of students at each level. This allows us to tailor aid thoughtfully based on factors like tuition costs and division-specific resources. If you have questions about what’s available in your child’s division, please contact us directly.
Merit Awards
The Tatnall School is dedicated to enrolling talented, dynamic, and diverse students. We offer merit awards based on academic achievement and the potential to succeed at Tatnall. These competitive awards are independent of financial need.
Merit awards include academic scholarships, which are granted based on standardized test scores, and leadership scholarships, which are awarded through an application process to a select group of qualified candidates. Recipients will be notified alongside their admission decision. Please note that merit award decisions are final and cannot be appealed. Tatnall does not match merit awards offered by other schools.
| Eligibility for New Families | Eligibility for Current Families |
|---|---|
| To be considered for a merit award, students applying to grades 6 -10 must submit ISEE/ SSAT or ERB scores by the December 1 early action deadline. Additional application requirements for these merit awards can be found below. Students cannot appeal their merit award decisions. Tatnall does not match award offers from other institutions. | Current Tatnall students have the opportunity to apply for merit awards by December 1 for grade 6 and 9. Requirements can be found below. |
Tatnall Distinguished ScholarsThese financial awards recognize academic excellence. All new students applying to 6th—10th grade and returning 9th-grade students who score above the 90th percentile on ERB, SSAT, or ISEE tests will qualify for an award of $2,500 annually. This award has the potential to increase based on students’ transcripts, teacher recommendations, and the admissions interview. No additional application materials are required. The selection committee carefully reviews the entire application of each early action deadline applicant.
Criteria
- 90th percentile on ERB, SSAT, or ISEE in at least two categories (quantitative reasoning, mathematics achievement, verbal reasoning, and reading comprehension)
- Outstanding academic achievement and citizenship record at current school
Award recipients in good academic standing and actively involved in the life of the school will carry the scholarship throughout the completion of their time at Tatnall.
Tatnall Distinguished LeadersThese financial awards recognize students who exhibit the personal qualities that are central to The Tatnall School’s Mission and Beliefs: intellectual curiosity, honesty, compassion, and a dedication to building a more inclusive, thriving, and loving community. All students applying to grades 9 and 10 (new and returning) who complete the application requirements below will be considered. This award will be given in amounts up to $5,000 annually.
Criteria
ERB, SSAT, or ISEE score report from the Spring or Fall of 2023
A resume of outstanding academic achievement and citizenship record at current school, including extracurricular activities and positive contributions to the school community and the broader community.
- Essay: In a well-organized, double-spaced essay of one-to-two pages submitted to [email protected]
- Describe one experience that demonstrates your leadership, creativity, and perseverance, or
- Describe what is required to build a more inclusive, thriving, and loving community.
Award recipients in good academic standing and actively involved in the life of the school will carry the scholarship throughout the completion of their time at Tatnall.
Head of School ScholarshipThe Head of School Scholarship is the highest award in recognition of a student’s academic and leadership achievements and potential. This scholarship is given to a student who fully embodies the qualities outlined in both the Distinguished Scholars and Distinguished Leaders awards. This $10,000 annual scholarship is available to both new and current students entering Grade 9.
Criteria
Students who have applied for the Distinguished Leader Award will be considered for this scholarship opportunity. The review process will include school records, ERB, SSAT or ISEE scores, essay, resume of activities, and an interview for the finalists.
These financial awards recognize academic excellence. All new students applying to 6th—10th grade and returning 9th-grade students who score above the 90th percentile on ERB, SSAT, or ISEE tests will qualify for an award of $2,500 annually. This award has the potential to increase based on students’ transcripts, teacher recommendations, and the admissions interview. No additional application materials are required. The selection committee carefully reviews the entire application of each early action deadline applicant.
Criteria
- 90th percentile on ERB, SSAT, or ISEE in at least two categories (quantitative reasoning, mathematics achievement, verbal reasoning, and reading comprehension)
- Outstanding academic achievement and citizenship record at current school
Award recipients in good academic standing and actively involved in the life of the school will carry the scholarship throughout the completion of their time at Tatnall.
These financial awards recognize students who exhibit the personal qualities that are central to The Tatnall School’s Mission and Beliefs: intellectual curiosity, honesty, compassion, and a dedication to building a more inclusive, thriving, and loving community. All students applying to grades 9 and 10 (new and returning) who complete the application requirements below will be considered. This award will be given in amounts up to $5,000 annually.
Criteria
ERB, SSAT, or ISEE score report from the Spring or Fall of 2023
A resume of outstanding academic achievement and citizenship record at current school, including extracurricular activities and positive contributions to the school community and the broader community.
- Essay: In a well-organized, double-spaced essay of one-to-two pages submitted to [email protected]
- Describe one experience that demonstrates your leadership, creativity, and perseverance, or
- Describe what is required to build a more inclusive, thriving, and loving community.
Award recipients in good academic standing and actively involved in the life of the school will carry the scholarship throughout the completion of their time at Tatnall.
The Head of School Scholarship is the highest award in recognition of a student’s academic and leadership achievements and potential. This scholarship is given to a student who fully embodies the qualities outlined in both the Distinguished Scholars and Distinguished Leaders awards. This $10,000 annual scholarship is available to both new and current students entering Grade 9.
Criteria
Students who have applied for the Distinguished Leader Award will be considered for this scholarship opportunity. The review process will include school records, ERB, SSAT or ISEE scores, essay, resume of activities, and an interview for the finalists.