Gould Academy

Bethel, ME

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$55,396

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$77,584

Financial aid

35% of students

Enrollment

260

Student:Teacher

6:1

Founded

1836

What Gould Academy actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

35% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$86,284

vs $77,584 published tuition

4-year total

$365,855

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Travel home & breaks$2,000
Dorm setup & storage$400
Spending money & incidentals$2,400
Health & student fees$1,000

About

Gould Academy is a co-ed boarding and day school on a 456-acre campus in the western Maine mountains, nationally recognized for competitive skiing and Nordic programs with access to 500+ km of groomed terrain. Strong outdoor education culture alongside college prep academics.

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