Tuition & Financial Aid

Dwight has a long-standing commitment to our financial aid program, which allows students to receive an independent school education regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. As a central part of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Dwight values enrolling a student body with diverse talents, interests, and backgrounds. Recipients of financial aid must reapply to confirm need-based eligibility every two years, and all financial aid information is kept confidential. We seek to support as many families as possible and our award decisions are based on demonstrated need. Approximately 25% of Dwight students receive financial aid.

We award about $10 million annually in financial aid with the generous support of  The Dwight School Foundation.

We are also committed to a robust faculty financial aid program. The School and Foundation endeavor to support as many current and newly enrolled students as possible; however, our financial aid budget is limited and Dwight receives more applications than our funding can support. Financial aid awards range from small grants to full tuition and fees for students applying to kindergarten through grade 12. Preschool aid (2s-Pre-K) is limited to partial grants. Preschool financial aid recipients are reevaluated at the Kindergarten level and financial aid support may vary depending on a needs-analysis and available funds. 

Tuition 2025-26

Dwight School tuition varies through the divisions with the highest rate being $67,900 for grades 1-12.

Dwight School's tuition is inclusive of the International Baccalaureate PYP and MYP program fees, all day trips, lunch for full day preschool 3s-grade 7, athletic uniforms and equipment for grades 7-12, and performing arts for grades 6-12. 

See below for more information on tuition by age and grade:

Affordability

Financial aid decisions are based on demonstrated need. All financial aid applications are reviewed confidentially, comprehensively and individually. We use the Clarity financial aid system to help us evaluate award decisions fairly. There are no specific benchmarks for income levels to qualify for financial aid. Providing additional narrative details in the application will assist our Financial Aid Committee to understand any extenuating circumstances that are unique to your family. If you anticipate needing financial assistance in the future, please indicate this during your initial admissions application process. Funds are not available for families with pre-existing needs that were not disclosed at the time of initial admission.