20% lower

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• Beyond tuition, are there any additional costs we should be aware of?

  Domestic Students: If your family elects to enroll in payment plans, a TRP (Tuition Refund Plan) is required. The cost of this plan is 3.5% of the full net annual charge and is billed separately.   
  
  

  International Students: Health insurance coverage: $2,000 per academic year. 
  
  

  Domestic and International: We recommend each family budgets between $600-$1000 per academic year for their son's incidental account. This includes books for classes, select student activities and etc. 

• How is Kiski able to make a tuition reset work financially?

  We are shifting toward a philanthropy-centered model that will be financed by our recently-completed $35 million capital campaign together with ongoing fundraising efforts for endowed and operational scholarship support.  At our new highly-competitive price, we expect a modest increase in enrollment, which will offset some of the income we will forfeit by reducing our tuition. 

• What benefit will the tuition reset have for current Kiski families receiving financial assistance?

  Families paying less than $48,500 this year will pay, on average, $1,000 less for 2020-21.  Families paying more than $48,500 for 2019-20 will save the difference between their current cost and $48,500 for 2020-21.  All returning families will realize additional savings since, without the tuition reset, costs would have been subject to a standard annual increase of around 3%.

• Will any elements of a Kiski education change as a result of the tuition reset?

  No.  All of the high-quality elements that distinguish a Kiski education – outstanding academics, superior college placements, small class sizes, boy-centric teaching methods, robust athletic programs, leadership development, and exceptional facilities – will remain as strong as they’ve been in the past.  The only thing that’s changing is an industry-driven pricing model that we are determined to make obsolete.

• What motivated the reduction in tuition price?

  Over the past decade, the average tuition at boarding schools has increased by 50% while household incomes have barely budged.  Without question, private school costs have spiraled out of control, becoming prohibitively expensive for most families.  Simply put, we decided it was time for a change.

• How will the tuition reset benefit new Kiski families?

  Next year, Kiski’s tuition will be 20% lower than the average price to attend other boarding schools.  Our new tuition structure coupled with our ongoing commitment to need-based assistance promises real affordability for our families and more transparency in our pricing.

• What will happen to tuition beyond 2020-21?

  Over the past decade, average annual tuition increases at boarding schools have outstripped inflation by a factor of two or three.  Moving forward, Kiski is committed to scheduling tuition increases at a rate that more closely matches normal inflation.

• Will Kiski continue to offer need-based tuition assistance?

  Yes. Kiski will continue to provide a considerable level of need-based tuition assistance, making a Kiski education possible for even more young men and keeping with our longtime commitment to strong socio-economic diversity in our student body. What matters most is finding the right amount of assistance to make the net cost affordable for each family.

• Can I Attend Kiski as a Day Student?

  Yes.  Every year we have a small number of day students enrolled at Kiski, usually representing around 2% to 3% of our total student body.  For 2020-21, tuition for day students is $38,500.  Please contact our Admissions Office for more information about this program.