McCallie School

Chattanooga, TN

Financials

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

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$38,800

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$74,600

Financial aid

50% of students

Enrollment

999

Student:Teacher

9:1

Founded

1905

What McCallie School 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

50% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$83,300

vs $74,600 published tuition

4-year total

$353,184

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

McCallie School is an all-boys Christian boarding and day school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving grades 6-12 with boarding in the upper school. Founded in 1905, McCallie combines a Christian ethos with rigorous academics, a well-known wrestling program, and a strong outdoor education tradition.

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