We know you are making an investment in your student’s education. O’Dowd does everything possible to ensure affordability for the widest range of families, while maintaining our commitment to premium college preparatory education. See our recent tuition letter from President J.D. Childs.
TYPICAL COSTS
- In the 2022-2023 academic year, O’Dowd tuition will be $22,760.
- We also ask for an enrollment deposit of $1,100. This deposit is due in March 2022, upon admission (it is $900 for returning students).
- Together, tuition and enrollment deposit total $23,860.
Additional expenses may be incurred for technology and books, as well as optional student activities such as athletics, co-curricular clubs, and student programs. For questions about tuition, please contact Nancy MacKinnon.
Parent Pledge
To bridge the gap between the actual cost of an O’Dowd education and tuition charged, we also ask that families make an annual tax-deductible pledge of $2,100 per year for each of their enrolled students. Tutions covers just 87% of the cost of educating each student, and we depend on the generosity of parents, guardians, grandparents, and friends to help bridge the gap. This allows us to continue providing an enriching O’Dowd experience for all of our students. Learn more.
FINANCIAL AID
O’Dowd’s commitment to access and affordability ensures that financial aid is available to as many incoming 9th grade students as possible with demonstrated financial need. It is our goal to allow as many qualified students as we have means, the opportunity to attend O’Dowd.
To apply for financial aid for the 2023-2024 school year, look for detailed instructions here in early December 2022. Applications will be due February 2, 2023 for new students, and February 9, 2023 for returning students.
If you have additional questions about financial aid, please contact Nancy MacKinnon.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We do not offer athletic scholarships at O’Dowd. All financial aid is need-based.
We do offer a merit-based scholarship – The Presidential Scholarship Award. This scholarship is determined during the application process and awarded to students who exhibit exemplary academics and a strong commitment to the community.
For families interested in additional scholarship opportunities, O’Dowd partners with Bay Scholars. Bay Scholars exists to make it possible for promising low-income students across the Bay to have access to and flourish at successful college preparatory Catholic high schools. Click here to learn more about a Bay Scholarship.
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