Emma Willard School

  • Founded: 1814
  • Address: 285 Pawling Avenue - New York, United States (Map)
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  • Average Tuition Annual Fees: (USD) 48,180 - 77,325
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The annual boarding tuition covers instruction, room, board, all meals in the dining room, health and wellness center privileges, use of laundry facilities, physical training and athletic privileges, use of laboratory and computer equipment and admission to all school concerts, assemblies, plays and athletic contests. The annual day student tuition covers all of the above with the exclusion of room and laundry.

The annual tuition does not include optional off-campus activities and various weekend activities. Books, athletic equipment and special services such as private instruction in music or practicum transportation are billed separately.

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Typical Student Expenditures

Essential expenses: This unrestricted category includes academic supplies (purchased at the school store) and activities, art and athletic charges, health care and practicum related transportation, class dues, etc.

Discretionary expenses

This category can be restricted/limited at parents’ request and includes student allowances, non-essential school store charges, calling cards, postage and student activities.

Other Fees

ESL: $2,125

International Student Health Insurance, 10 months: $1,880

International Student Health Insurance, 12 months: $2,090

Tuition Refund Insurance

2.5% of net annual tuition, excluding fees

PSAT testing: $12

Studio Art class fee: $75

Photography class fee: $90

Books

We have a “virtual” bookstore, and Follett is our textbook provider. The cost of books and associated course materials averages $350 per term. Orders may be placed online using your credit card or school SmartCard account.

Music and Voice Lessons

Students interested in pursuing private music and/or voice lessons have the opportunity to do so at a cost of $650 per semester. This per semester cost covers 13 50-minute lessons.

Students will be allowed to add/drop lessons for up to two weeks or two lessons, whichever is sooner. If a student drops the course before the third lesson, a full refund (less the pro-rated cost of the lessons attended) for the semester will be given. If a student drops the course after the third lesson, no refund will be given.

Class Dues

Freshmen: $6

Sophomores: $6

Juniors: $10

Seniors: $25

Transportation

School Holiday

Emma provides free, faculty-sponsored transportation to and from the Albany airport and local rail and bus stations when the school closes for various holidays. There is a charge, however, for students who need transportation to JFK or Newark Airports. This charge is divided equally among the students making the trip together.

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