Tuition and Affordability

Peddie’s 2026-27 tuition is $81,000 for boarding students and $69,300 for day students. This year, Peddie awarded $12 million in financial assistance to families. Among students who receive aid, grants cover an average of 70% of tuition (about $57,000 per student).

Peddie’s admission team provides individualized guidance throughout the financial assistance process, from a family’s first question through enrollment. Families do not need to know where to start. Dedicated admission officers work one-on-one with every applicant who applies for aid.

Peddie’s ability to offer this level of support comes from its endowment and from annual giving: 1,467 donors contributed to The Peddie Fund in 2025-26, funding aid for students across a wide range of income levels. At $493 million, Peddie’s endowment is in the top ten among all boarding schools in America (Findingschool.com, 2026).

Additional Information

What’s included in tuition beyond the sticker price?

Whatever a family contributes toward tuition, the following are covered for all Peddie students at no additional cost, funded through The Peddie Fund and the endowment:

• A laptop with all required software and dedicated tech support
• Three daily meals, seven days a week, for both boarding and day students, prepared by Peddie Food Service
• Weekend on- and off-campus activities (movies, campus events, outings)
• Health and wellness support, including a 24/7 Health Center and a full-time strength and conditioning coach
• Trips to museums, Broadway shows, and concerts in New York City, Philadelphia, and beyond
• A dedicated college counseling team, including on-campus visits from college representatives

What payment plan options does Peddie offer?

Peddie offers three ways to pay tuition:

• Payment in full: a 1% discount applies if full payment is received by July 15.
• Two-installment plan: two payments, due July 15 and December 15, with no interest or fees.
• Monthly payment plan: available through FACTS Tuition Management, an independent financial service organization.

Full payment plan details are provided upon enrollment. An optional tuition refund plan is available at cost.

Are loans available to help pay for Peddie?

Low-rate education loans are available through Your Tuition Solution. For general student loan information, see the National Association of Independent Schools website.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What percentage of Peddie students receive financial assistance?
  39% of Peddie students receive financial assistance.
• Is there a deadline to apply for financial aid?
  All financial assistance materials must be submitted to Clarity by January 15.
• Can international families apply for financial aid?
  Peddie has exceptionally limited funds available for international applicants. However, all students who complete their application and interview by our deadline of January 15 will be considered for our selective merit scholarships.
• Does applying for financial aid affect my admission decision?
  Admission applications are reviewed without regard for a family’s ability to pay. Only in the final phase of the selection process is the committee “need aware” when weighing admission decisions against available funds. If you think you will require financial assistance to afford a Peddie education, you should apply.
• What documents are required for a financial aid application?
  To apply for need-based financial assistance, you must complete an application via the Clarity Portal and submit the required tax documentation by January 15.