Admissions

Tuition & Affordability

An Out-of-Door education is an investment in your child’s academic, artistic, athletic, and personal growth. The cost of tuition ensures success as 100% of our graduates are accepted into four-year institutions.

Tuition & Fees: 2023-24

To help prospective families plan for an Out-of-Door education, please see the current tuition and fee schedules below.  Out-of-Door offers three payment plans: one-time payment; two payments and; eight payments. Carrying charges apply for two and eight payment plans. Tuition Refund Policy is available for all families and is required for the eight payment plan. 
 

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  • Lower School Tuition (Grades PK - 5)

    Pre-Kindergarten
    Tuition:     $17,475
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,030
    Facilities Fee (one-time): $1,000

    Kindergarten
    Tuition: $21,475
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,030
    Facilities Fee (one-time): $1,000

    Grades 1 - 5
    Tuition: $23,615
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,030
    Facility Fee (one-time): $1,000

    *Transportation, uniforms, supplies, lunch and additional costs apply and will vary by student.

  • Middle School Tuition (Grades 6 - 8)

    Tuition: $26,915
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,350
    Facilities Fee (one-time): $1,000

    *Transportation, uniforms, books, supplies, lunch and additional costs apply and will vary by student.

  • Upper School Tuition (Grades 9 - 12)

    Tuition: $29,215
    Comprehensive Fee: $1,450
    Facilities Fee (one-time): $1,000

    *Transportation, uniforms, books, supplies, lunch and additional costs apply and will vary by student.

Financial Assistance

We are committed to making an Out-of-Door education as financially accessible as possible. The School annually distributes approximately $2 million dollars in need-based financial assistance awards and tuition remission to help bridge the gap between the cost of an Out-of-Door education and what a family can afford to pay. Over 21% of our students are recipients of these need-based funds.

  • Many of our financial assistance awards cover 50% or less of tuition. 
  • Financial assistance awards are granted on a yearly basis and renewals are based upon continued demonstrated need through an annual application process.
  • Financial assistance decisions are made independent from admissions decisions, and in no way impact a candidate’s admission. 
  • We do not offer athletic, academic or art/music scholarships. 
  • We do not participate in Family Empowerment, Gardiner, Hope, McKay, or Step Up scholarship programs.

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The Out-of-Door Academy

LOWER SCHOOL |  Historic Siesta Key Campus  |  Pre-K – Grade 5
444 Reid Street, Sarasota, FL 34242  |  941-349-3223  |  Fax: 941-349-8133

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOLS  |  Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch  |  Grades 6 – 8 |  Grades 9 – 12
5950 Deer Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240  |  941-349-3223  |  Fax: 941-907-1251
The Out-of-Door Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, physical ability, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin.
The Out-of-Door Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

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