Expenses Tuition Tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year is $22,480, which includes library, athletic, yearbook and all regular school fees. In addition, there is a $300 technology fee due in September for the one-to-one laptop program
Books and Uniforms Estimates for new books range from $400 to $600, depending upon the student’s academic schedule. Uniforms range in price from $200 to $300 and can be purchased on campus in the spring or ordered directly from the vendor.
Transportation Archmere is conveniently located in North Wilmington, just a couple of minutes from the PA border and 10 minutes from NJ, just over the Commodore Barry Bridge, drawing students from DE, PA, NJ, and MD. One bus route in Delaware covers the Newark/Hockessin/Centerville area. The annual fee ranges from $2,500 to $3,000. Another New Jersey bus route runs in conjunction with other local, Delaware private schools. In addition, Archmere runs a bus down the Blue Route in Pennsylvania, servicing students from Newtown Square, Havertown and the Drexel Hill area. Bus routes from Bear Delaware are also available to interested families. Some public school districts in Chester and Delaware Counties in Pennsylvania provide free bus transportation to Archmere students living in these areas: Chester-Upland, Chichester, Garnet Valley, Interboro, Penn Delco, Wallingford-Swarthmore, Ridley, Rose Tree-Media, Springfield, Unionville-Chadds Ford and West Chester. Most buses leave campus at 4:50 P.M. on regular school days to accommodate student involvement in activities and after-school functions.
Scholarships and Grants Scholarship and Grant Criteria Scholarships and grants are awarded based on superior academic performance and financial need. Approximately 65% of the incoming Class of 2016 was awarded scholarship and/or tuition assistance. Students with superior performance on the entrance examination and a strong academic record are awarded a $2,000 annual scholarship. Archmere also offers several larger academic scholarships based on a combination of the student’s entrance exam score, school record and interview. No athletic scholarships are awarded. Any additional financial awards are need-based grants. Students with strong academic performance whose families are eligible for financial aid must submit a form to the School Scholarship Service by mid-January and their latest IRS 1040 Form to Archmere in order to determine the value of the grant. Grants do not exceed one-half of tuition.
The Minority Scholars Program The program affords the opportunity of an Archmere education to gifted students of traditionally under-represented populations whose families demonstrate financial need. Students who meet Archmere’s academic qualifications and complete the standard admissions process can receive significant four-year grants based on financial need.
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