Lawrence Academy

Groton, MA

Financials

Source year 2019-2020 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2019-2020)

$50,550

Boarding tuition (2019-2020)

$64,150

Financial aid

30% of students

Enrollment

420

Student:Teacher

7:1

Founded

1793

What Lawrence 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 2019-2020), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

30% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$72,850

vs $64,150 published tuition

4-year total

$308,809

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

Lawrence Academy is a co-ed boarding and day school in Groton, Massachusetts, known for its flexible student-centered curriculum and strong arts program. ISL member with a progressive academic culture and significant financial aid commitment 45 minutes northwest of Boston.

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