Tuition

 

2026-2027 Tuition Costs	Domestic	International	Due Date
Tuition	$ 19,300	$ 22,500	July through April
Application Fee (New Students)	$ 55	$ 55

 

 

The cost to educate each student and the Tuition Gap:

What do tuition and fees pay for?

The total operational expenses (salaries, facilities, supplies, curriculum, technology, basic athletic expenses, co-curricular activities, and faith formation experiences) are what make up most of the cost to educate each student.

 

The cost of a Mission College Prep Catholic education is a valuable and important investment in a student's future. While rising costs are a reality of everyday life, we remain committed to making the best educational experience on the Central Coast accessible to as many families as possible.

 

Our tuition and fee rate is created so families cover approximately 81% of the actual cost of educating each student. Through our fundraising efforts and support from our endowment, we are able to bridge the remaining 19% tuition gap.

 

The collaborative efforts of our Leadership Team, Advancement Department, and Diocese have enabled us to expand opportunities for more families to experience a Mission College Prep Catholic education. This meaningful investment in each child's academic, personal, and spiritual growth is at the core of Catholic education. Every gift we receive helps bridge that gap and ensures the Mission College Prep experience remains accessible to deserving students and families throughout the Central Coast.

 

Why is there a difference between the tuition we charge and the actual cost of attending MCP?

A typical gap of several thousand dollars per student exists because tuition is intentionally kept below the actual per-pupil cost to provide opportunities for more families across San Luis Obispo County to attend MCP.

 

Tuition payments: 

Begin in July and may be made annually, semi-annually, or spread out over 10 payments. 

 

 

Tuition Assistance for 2026/2027
Any student may apply for tuition assistance. Tuition Assistance applications open November 1, 2025.  Tuition Assistance applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be a $45 non-refundable processing fee charged by FACTS.  Tuition Assistance awards notifications will be emailed shortly after the application is submitted.  Please note, tuition assistance awards will vary from year to year based on the number of applications received and funds available. Tuition assistance is awarded based on need.  Mission College Prep may not be able to meet all needs; however, we are committed to doing our best.

 

Registration Fee Structure for 2026-2027
Mission College Preparatory charges a non-refundable annual Registration Fee of $950*

Returning Students: If registration is completed by March 31st, you qualify for the early registration fee of $700.

Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students: To receive an early registration rate of $700, registration must be completed by March 31st.

 

After the March 31 deadline, the standard $950 Registration Fee will apply.

 

Please contact Shawna Foster, Director of Enrollment at [email protected] if you have any additional questions.