A Lawrenceville School education requires sustained commitment from our families — and we're confident that it yields a lifetime of benefits. A Lawrenceville student has everything they need to start their journey of lifelong learning. Your investment in the Lawrenceville experience will be a long-term catalyst for your child’s success, in whichever way they choose to define themselves.
Comprehensive Tuition for School Year 2025-26
Tuition includes mandatory fees for health and technology and is reflective of the full cost of attendance. This makes the annual cost of a Lawrenceville education more transparent while streamlining and simplifying the billing process for families.
Affordability
We encourage families to apply for scholarship aid along with their application for admission if they think they might need aid at any point during their time at Lawrenceville. Families who come to Lawrenceville paying full tuition and fees should expect to do so throughout their time at the School, barring any significant changes in financial circumstances related to unforeseen life events.
To build a diverse community of learners, we are committed to fulfilling up to 100% of a student’s demonstrated need for the full Lawrenceville experience – including travel trips, spending money for socializing on nearby Main Street, and other opportunities to be fully engaged during their time here at the school.
Our average scholarship aid package is approximately $60,000 for boarding students and $44,000 for day students. A third of our students receive scholarship aid.
Click the image below to watch a recorded information session with Director of Scholarship Aid, Lauren Gold:
What Does Scholarship Aid Include?
All of our need-based grants are intended to provide a full and representative Lawrenceville experience. As such, our aid packages can include up to the full cost of attendance and, for some students, additional support for:
- Travel to and from Campus
- Required Academic Materials
- Laptop and Cell Phone
- Health Insurance
- Weekly Stipend
Additionally, Scholarship Aid extends to many experiences at Lawrenceville, including:
- One Harkness Travel Experience
- Private Music Lessons
- Athletic Training Trips
- Standardized Test Prep for SAT and ACT
- House and Team Merchandise
Our Approach to Scholarship Aid
Lawrenceville provides scholarship aid to students across the socioeconomic spectrum, cultivating a talented community that is expansive in thought and varied in perspective.
Committed to meeting the full, demonstrated need of all students, we provide need-based grants to ensure that each and every student gets to fully experience House, Harkness, Heart, and everything Lawrenceville has to offer. Unlike loans, these grants do not need to be paid back; they are Lawrenceville's investment in the student.
As we continue to make a Lawrenceville education a reality for all students, we strive for:
Access and Affordability
Ensure that Lawrenceville is accessible for students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
Clear Processes
Make the Scholarship Aid process as streamlined and transparent as possible.
Equity and Communication
Communicate with students and families receiving aid to ensure an equitable Lawrenceville experience.
Aid Awarded to Boarding Families for the 2024-2025 School Year
The table below is based on grants offered to boarding families during the 2024-25 school year and is meant to be used as a reference only. Each family's financial situation is reviewed individually and grants are awarded accordingly.
| Family Income | Number of Families | Average Aid Granted | Average Cost to Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| < $125k | 64 | $78,798 | $703 |
| $125k - $200k | 41 | $70,067 | $9,443 |
| $200k - $275k | 31 | $54,968 | $24,532 |
| $275k - $350k | 18 | $58,134 | $21,366 |
| $350k - $425k | 14 | $44,214 | $35,286 |
| > $425k | 21 | $43,167 | $36,333 |
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Inquiry Form
Our Inquiry Form includes a prompt to indicate your interest in applying for aid.
2
Application
Students should use this form to apply for admission.
3
Clarity Application
Complete a Clarity Application. Please note, it is primarily the biological parents' responsibility to pay education expenses. As such, we require an application and supporting documentation from both parents.
4
Upload Required Financial Documentation
A family's eligibility for aid is determined through careful analysis of information provided on the scholarship aid application, Clarity, and through submission of a family's current, complete, federal tax return. This analysis identifies the dollar amount of a family's discretionary income that is available for tuition and fees.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns:
scholarshipaid@lawrenceville.org
(609) 895 - 2199