Mater Dei High School Tuition 2026
Annual tuition: $18,000/year — 46% above national avg . Located in Santa Ana, California.
How Mater Dei High School Compares
Mater Dei High School tuition is 15% above California avg.
Tuition by Grade Level
K–12 Total Cost Projection
At $18,000/year with 4% annual tuition increases, sending one child through K–12 at Mater Dei High School would cost approximately:
Estimate assumes 13 years (K–12) at 4% annual increase. Actual costs vary — contact the school for current rates. Use our calculator for your state's average →
School Information
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Affiliation
- Catholic
- Grades Offered
- 9–12
- Enrollment
- 2,300 students
- School Type
- Catholic
- Data Source
- NCES PSS 2021–22
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mater Dei High School tuition cost?
Mater Dei High School charges $18,000/year in 2026 — 46% above the national average of $12,350/year national average. Located in Santa Ana, California. Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey.
What is the total cost of attending Mater Dei High School from K–12?
At the current tuition of $18,000/year with 4% annual increases, the projected K–12 total for Mater Dei High School is approximately $299,284. This estimate assumes tuition increases at the historical 3–5% annual rate for private schools.
How does Mater Dei High School tuition compare to other California private schools?
Mater Dei High School's tuition of $18,000/year is $2,320 above the California private school average of $15,680/year. This puts it near the middle of the California private school cost range.
Does Mater Dei High School offer financial aid?
Most private schools, including Catholic schools, offer need-based financial aid. Nationally, about 27% of private school students receive aid averaging 48% of tuition. Contact Mater Dei High School's admissions office directly for current aid availability and application requirements.
Tuition data sourced from the NCES Private School Universe Survey 2021–22. Figures represent reported or estimated annual tuition. Actual costs may vary — contact the school directly for current tuition, fees, and financial aid information. Data last updated March 2026.