Admissions

Affordability

A Flexible Tuition Model

We understand that a Chatham Hall education is a significant financial commitment, no matter a family’s financial landscape. We have adopted a flexible tuition model that awards financial aid based on a family’s unique income and expense portfolio. The online application is concise and easy; all applicants are encouraged to apply.

As part of our financial aid packages, we award merit-based scholarships to ensure that a Chatham Hall education is accessible to all qualified and accepted candidates. Aid is renewable; families are expected to apply each academic year. Our multiple payment schedules allow families to plan their commitment.

2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

7-Night Boarding: $68,000*

5-Night Boarding: $58,750*
Students who live within 50 miles of the School may elect to spend Sunday night through Friday afternoon on campus as a 5-night boarder, plus a certain number of full weekends per year.

Day: $28,500*
Students attend classes and afternoon activities, but reside locally at home. Day students can spend occasional nights on campus.

International: $68,000 + $2,000 International Student Fee + Domestic Health Insurance

*Additional fees may apply based on your student’s interests and activities.

Affordability in Three Easy Steps

To understand and assess your unique financial needs, we use Clarity, a streamlined, mobile-friendly application that families can complete in less than 30 minutes. View the Clarity Financial Family Application Guide.

Complete an admissions application and indicate that you would like to be considered for financial and/or merit aid.
Create an account in the Clarity portal.
Complete and submit the Clarity application by the deadline.

Financial Aid Application Deadlines
December 1 - Returning Students
January 31 - New Applicants

Family Information Webinars from Clarity

Each year, Clarity hosts several Application Info Webinars for families. All families who may be applying to any Clarity school are welcome to attend any of these webinars. During the live session, they will go over some key aspects of the application, things to look out for, materials to gather, how to get help, how the tax verification process works, and a robust Q&A.

Registration links for each date:
October 28 - 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
October 29 - 7 p.m. Pacific Time
December 10 - 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Scholarships & Merit-Based Awards

Many alumnae, past families, friends of the School, and organizations recognize the value of a Chatham Hall education and continually support merit- and need-based scholarships. Because of their generosity, Chatham Hall has multiple merit-based scholarships to help exceptional girls become extraordinary women.

Merit-based scholarships are financial awards granted to students based on their academic performance, commitment to leadership, and/or other qualities. These awards are granted based on a student’s accomplishments and aspirations and can help many families bridge the gap between their finances and tuition.

Nilsen Scholarship Program

Chatham Hall, a trailblazer in girls' education, is dedicated to cultivating tomorrow's leaders with integrity, academic excellence, and a global outlook. Through the prestigious Nilsen Scholarship program, Chatham Hall offers new domestic students a unique opportunity to join its vibrant community.

This remarkable scholarship is extended in honor of Bettie Beckwith Nilsen ’31. The Nilsen Scholarship seeks to empower driven, talented girls with ambitious goals who are eager to follow in the footsteps of influential Chatham Hall alumnae.

Nilsen Scholars demonstrate:

An exceptional academic record,
SSAT scores in the top 10%,
A deep commitment to integrity and honor,
An unwavering drive to excel,
Talents that enhance school life, whether in leadership, arts, or athletics, and
Stellar recommendations.

Applications are due by Saturday, February 1. Don’t miss this chance—become one of Chatham Hall’s next Nilsen Scholars. Recipients will be announced on Saturday, March 1.

For more information, please contact Carney M. Heavey O’Brien, Director of Strategic Enrollment.

Required for consideration:

Application for Admission
Application Fee
Applicant Response
Parent Questionnaire
Principal / Head of School Recommendation
English Teacher Recommendation
Math Teacher Recommendation
Optional Recommendation
Transcripts (current transcript plus prior 2 years of transcripts)
Test Scores / SSAT
Interview
Nilsen Essay

Anna D. '22

I had some great Advisors and they taught me the importance of being on time, getting my work done on time, and getting into a good routine. I think that makes me really appreciate Chatham Hall; it's made me grow confident as a person, I really came out of my shell.

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Key Dates

January 15
Financial Aid Applications Due Via Clarity (Returning Families)

February 1
Financial Aid Applications Due Via Clarity (New Families)