The Waterford School

Sandy, UT

Financials

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

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$35,720

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

—

Financial aid

17% of students

Enrollment

880

Student:Teacher

7:1

Founded

1981

What The Waterford 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

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

17% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$40,120

vs $35,720 published tuition

4-year total

$170,092

incl. $18,408 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Daily transportation$1,500

About

The Waterford School is a coeducational PK-12 independent day school on a 43-acre campus in Sandy, Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. Founded in 1981, Waterford is built around a liberal-arts tradition with required Latin, a strong classical and humanities program, and integrated fine arts across grades.

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