Explore tuition, financial aid, scholarships, and payment options that can help make a Xavier education possible.
As a parent, you want to give your student every opportunity to thrive — in high school and beyond. You've done the research. You've compared schools. Now you're ready to explore what a Xavier education could mean for your student, and how families like yours make it possible.
Understanding the investment is an important part of the decision. Whether you're exploring tuition, financial aid, scholarships, or payment options, this page is designed to help you see what's available for your family.
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The Value of a Xavier Education Tuition & Fees Financial Aid Options Frequently Asked Questions
The Value of a Xavier Education
The true value of a Xavier education is found in the experiences and opportunities that shape a student long before graduation. Through academic excellence, personalized support, and a caring community, students are challenged to discover who they are and what they value.
They Are Known as Individuals.
At Xavier, your student is more than a number in a classroom. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, or care for the whole person, our faculty and staff take the time to know each student's strengths, interests, and goals. We prepare students for lives of purpose through a holistic curriculum grounded in more than 400 years of Jesuit educational excellence.
They Grow Into Compassionate Leaders.
Faith formation, retreats, service immersion, athletics, and student life are just some of the wonderful opportunities at Xavier. Here, students develop the character needed to become conscientious leaders and agents of change. They leave Xavier prepared to lead with reverence for each person’s dignity, practicing the communal respect and mutual care at the heart of Catholic Social Teaching.
They Become Future-Ready Graduates.
The investment in a Xavier education continues long after graduation. Xavier students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue the path that's right for them.
That preparation is reflected in outcomes like these:
- 98% of graduates continue to colleges and universities.
- 100% are eligible to apply to the University of California and California State University schools.
- $19 million+ in college merit aid was earned by the Class of 2026, the highest total of any high school in the Coachella Valley.
It was the best decision we ever made for our child.
- Xavier Parent, Parent of a 10th Grade Student
See the Value for Yourself.
Choosing the right high school is a significant investment in your student's future. The best way to understand the value of a Xavier education is to experience it firsthand. Schedule a visit to explore campus, meet our community, and have a conversation about tuition, financial aid, and the opportunities available to your family.
Tuition & Fees
Making an informed decision starts with having the right information. Explore Xavier's tuition, fees, and additional resources designed to help your family plan with confidence.
2026-2027 Annual Tuition for Grades 9-12
$18,750*
*Published annual tuition before financial aid, scholarships, or other tuition assistance are applied. Many families pay less than the published tuition after qualifying for available assistance.
Your Tuition Includes:
- A rigorous college-preparatory academic program
- Access to more AP course offerings than any other school in the Coachella Valley
- Faith formation through campus ministry, retreats, and spiritual development
- Service immersion rooted in Xavier’s Jesuit tradition
- Access to athletics, clubs, student organizations, and campus life
- Individualized college counseling and preparation for life after graduation
- Dedicated faculty committed to developing the whole person — mind, body, and spirit
A Value That Extends Beyond Graduation
With Xavier’s college-preparatory program and individualized guidance, students become strong scholarship candidates. The Class of 2026 collectively earned more than $19 million in college merit aid, helping make their next step more financially attainable.
Deposits & Fees
International Students
International tuition and enrollment requirements differ from those for domestic students.
My experience at Xavier has been amazing. The supportive teachers, close-knit community, and challenging academics have prepared me well for college through high expectations and meaningful learning.
- Xavier Student
Financial Aid Options
Since opening its doors in 2006, Xavier has partnered with families to help make a Jesuit, college-preparatory education more accessible through financial aid options. Explore the opportunities below.
Tuition Assistance
Making a Xavier Education More Attainable
Every year, Xavier awards an average of $2.2 million in tuition assistance to help make a Xavier education accessible to more families. Through a confidential, need-based process administered by FACTS, each family's financial situation is reviewed individually to determine an appropriate level of assistance.
Applying for tuition assistance is completed separately from the admissions process and does not impact admissions decisions, allowing your family to explore every available option with confidence.
Learn More About Tuition Assistance
Scholarships
Recognizing Excellence and Service
In addition to tuition assistance, Xavier offers a variety of renewable scholarships that recognize academic achievement, leadership, service, and community involvement. Scholarship opportunities include:
- Presidential Scholarship for students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service
- Catholic Educator Scholarship for families serving in Catholic education
- Public Educator/First Responder Scholarship honoring those who serve our communities
- Diocese of San Bernardino Parish Scholarship for students actively involved in their Catholic parish
Explore Scholarship Opportunities
Flexible Payment Options
Choose a Payment Plan That Fits Your Family
Understanding the investment is one part of the decision. Managing it in a way that fits your family's budget is another. Xavier offers flexible payment plans through FACTS, allowing families to choose the schedule that works best for them.
Payment plan options include:
- Annual payment
- Semi-annual payments
- Monthly payments
Automatic payment methods include:
- Bank draft from a checking or savings account
- Credit or debit card payments*
*Credit and debit card payments may be subject to a processing fee.
Tuition Loans
Xavier College Preparatory partners with Your Tuition Solution to provide educational loans with competitive fixed rates and flexible repayment terms for families who wish to finance tuition.
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Have Questions About Financial Aid?
Your situation is unique, and we're here to help you explore the options available. Families throughout the Coachella Valley are invited to connect with our Admissions team to learn more about tuition assistance, scholarships, loans, and payment plans.
Your Student's Future Starts with a Conversation.
If you're searching for a private high school in Palm Desert that combines academic excellence with personalized support, don't let questions about tuition or financial aid keep you from taking the next step. We'd love to help you explore your options, answer your questions, and discover whether Xavier College Preparatory is the right fit for your student.