24-25 By the Numbers
Cost of a Dawson Education
In 2024-25, the total cost to educate a Dawson student was $36,036. While tuition payments covered approximately 73 percent of this cost, the School relied on Dawson Annual Fund donations and other sources of revenue to supplement tuition.
The Alexander Dawson Foundation contributed $3,082,422 ($5,327 per student). Dawson Annual Fund donations, individual contributions, and other sources of revenue accounted for an additional $2,557 per student. These sources of income were crucial in continuing to provide our students with an exceptional educational experience.Total cost of a Dawson education per student - $36,036
- Depreciation (unfunded) - $2,817
- Contributions & Other Revenue - $2,357
- Foundation Contribution - $5,327
- Average 2024-25 Tuition - $28,534
Operating Revenue
2024-25 Operating Revenues: $18,174,594
Tuition & fees - $16,809,815 (92%)
Auxiliary and other program revenue - $871,738 (5%)
Unrestricted contributions - $493,041 (3%)
Expenses and Debt Service
2024-25 Expenses & Debt Service: $22,601,771
Instructional and Auxiliary programs - $8,895,774 (39%)
Administrative and Fundraising - $5,157,718 (23%)
Debt service - $2,829,542 (13%)
Plant - $2,614,104 (12%)
Depreciation expense - $1,510946 (7%)
Tuition assistance - $1,593,687 (7%)