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Lawrenceville, NJ · 12

Last verified August 20, 2026

Po Box 6008, 08648 · (609) 895-2076

www.lawrenceville.org

Enrollment

818

Student:teacher

7:1

Published tuition

$68,060–$82,710

Application fee

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
High school2026-27Day (grades 9-12)$68,060
High school2026-27Boarding (grades 9-12)$82,710
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Head of school

Stephen Murray

The Shelby Cullom Davis, Class of 1926, Head of School

Stephen Murray has been with Lawrenceville for over 210 years, valuing a close, caring community. He believes students thrive with supportive peers and challenging mentorship.

Curriculum & special classes

The Lawrenceville School is a co-educational college preparatory school for boarding and day students in grades 9-12. Learning is enriched through a diverse community and the Harkness method, which fosters openness, curiosity, and discovery.

Harkness
House system
College preparatory

Financial aid

Lawrenceville offers financial aid to domestic applicants, meeting 100% of a family's demonstrated need. Aid packages can include the full cost of attendance, covering items like travel, music lessons, and test prep.

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Admissions

The admission process involves submitting an inquiry form, then an application through Gateway to Prep School, followed by interviews and campus visits for eligible applicants. Financial aid applications are handled concurrently. Admission decisions are announced March 10, with enrollment confirmation by April 10.

Apply by

January 15

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

Not listed

What they ask for: Inquiry form, Application (Part 1, 2, 3 including Parent/Guardian Personal Statement, Student Personal Statement), Current Academic Year Grades & Previous Grades (last 2 years), Recommendations (Principal/Counselor, English Teacher, Math Teacher), Testing (SSAT/ISEE for 9th/10th grade; SSAT/ISEE/PSAT/SAT/ACT for 10th/11th grade; PSAT/SAT/ACT for 12th grade/PostGraduate), Interview and Campus Visit (after submitting Part 1 of application).

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