United States, Lawrenceville
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The Lawrenceville School is on Main Street in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, about midway between New York City and Philadelphia. The campus is accessible from Princeton Junction station and Newark Liberty Airport.
The school serves students in grades 9 through 12.
Lawrenceville is an independent co-educational boarding and day school. The House system is central to residential life.
Academic advising and support programmes are available for all students.
Annual Tuition (2026-27)
Boarding: USD 82,710
Day: USD 68,060
Additional Costs
- Books and supplies: ~USD 1,000
- Spending money: ~USD 750
- Health insurance (international): USD 2,595-2,895
Financial Aid
- Over 30% of students receive aid
- Average boarding package: USD 63,000
- Average day package: USD 46,000
- The school meets 100% of demonstrated need
- Aid deadline: January 15
The Lawrenceville School is a co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, founded in 1810. The school is known for its distinctive House system and Harkness teaching method, where students learn around oval tables in discussion-based classes. Departments include English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Language, Mathematics, Religion and Philosophy, Science, Visual Arts, and Performing Arts. The school features the Gruss Center for Art and Design, Tsai Field House, Bunn Library, Big Red Farm, and outdoor classroom programmes. Boarding tuition is USD 82,710 and day tuition is USD 68,060 for 2026-27. Over 30% of students receive financial aid averaging USD 63,000 (boarding) and USD 46,000 (day). The school meets 100% of demonstrated need.