Admissions
Tuition and Financial Assistance
An investment in a Rosary College Prep education is an investment in your daughter’s future. Rosary College Prep prepares every young lady to be strong in mind, body, and spirit. Here, in our all-girl environment, students receive the kind of individualized attention that enriches their talents and skills and prepares them for admission to selective colleges and universities.
Rosary College Prep appreciates the sacrifices you make to provide your daughter with a quality education. We are committed to making enrollment accessible to families with a wide range of financial circumstances.
Rosary College Prep appreciates the sacrifices you make to provide your daughter with a quality education. We are committed to making enrollment accessible to families with a wide range of financial circumstances.
Tuition Policy
Tuition expenses are established in the Spring of each year.
Rosary College Prep receives no subsidy from the Diocese of Rockford.
Rosary College Prep receives no subsidy from the Diocese of Rockford.
Tuition for 2026-2027: $14,350
Fees Not Included in Tuition
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$100
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REGISTRATION FEE
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All students
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$150
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TECHNOLOGY FEE*
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All students (Includes $20 annual printing credit)
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$ 60
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TESTING FEE*
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Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors (Helps offset the cost of
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(non-ACT; non-AP)
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administering the Ed Series testing, PSAT, and practice ACT)
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$ 60
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YEARBOOK FEE*
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All students
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$125
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GRADUATION FEE*
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Seniors only
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$250
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SENIOR RETREAT
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All Seniors are required to attend Senior Retreat
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$350
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KAIROS- JUNIOR RETREAT
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All Juniors are required to attend Kairos
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$125
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SOPHOMORE RETREAT
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$20
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FRESHMEN RETREAT
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$275
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FIRST SPORT FEE
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Tiered fees for those participating in sports
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$200
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$175
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THIRD SPORT FEE
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$200
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MUSICAL PARTICIPATION FEE
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For those participating in Rosary's Fall musical production
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$350
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eBooks
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Provides digital and hardcover books for the school year
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$ 20
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TRANSCRIPT FEE
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Paper copies (electronic copies are free)
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$ 30
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LATE PAYMENT FEE
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If non-sufficient funds (NSF) or payment made after due date
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* Included in FACTS bill
General Tuition Information
- Tuition does not include laptop or eBooks.
- Tuition must be paid via the FACTS Tuition Management Program.
- There is no charge for one-time payments in full using FACTS with an ACH debit from a checking or savings account. Credit card payments are also accepted through FACTS – please refer to their website for fee disclosures.
- For a nominal fee, multiple monthly payment plans are available. Please refer to the FACTS website for payment plan options.
- Returning families will automatically be re-enrolled into existing payment plan selections with the exception of returning seniors. Seniors will be enrolled into a 10-month plan (Aug-May). Contact Chief Financial Officer, Johanna Rodriguez, at jrodriguez@rosaryprep.org
- New Rosary families will be emailed a FACTS registration code after May 1 and will be invited to create a new account or link to an existing account already in use at another institution. For more information see FACTS FAQs
- Seniors who have not paid their tuition in full by May 10 will not participate in Candle Rose or Graduation ceremonies. Tuition payments must be current in order to return the following semester. Tuition must be paid in full in order to return the following school year. Official transcripts will not be issued until all financial obligations have been met.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We are committed to making Rosary’s “True Blue” experience accessible to all interested students and families, with almost 90% of our student body receiving some form of financial assistance. A variety of resources are available, thanks to the generosity of the Dominican Sisters and our valued donors.
Need-Based Financial Aid
Funds from the Dominican Sisters’ subsidy and the Ignite Fund are available to assist families who could not otherwise enroll at Rosary College Prep. All families in need of assistance are encouraged to apply for financial aid through the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment website. Note that all forms must be submitted by December 31 to qualify for the following school year.
Merit-Based Scholarships
Rosary is thankful to have several endowed scholarship programs available through the generosity of alumnae, friends and foundations. Scholarship recipients are selected based primarily on their Rosary entrance exam scores. Some scholarships may have additional application requirements and be awarded after review by our scholarship committee.
Royal Referral Program
What Is It
Current Rosary families who refer a new family to enroll at Rosary are eligible for a $2,500 credit.
This program was created to encourage and thank our current families who help build and grow our community with their referrals.
A referral is one of the highest compliments we can receive, and we are grateful for our families' support and the pride they take in our school.
These guidelines apply for the 2026-2027 school year.
This program was created to encourage and thank our current families who help build and grow our community with their referrals.
A referral is one of the highest compliments we can receive, and we are grateful for our families' support and the pride they take in our school.
These guidelines apply for the 2026-2027 school year.
Who is Eligble?
Current Rosary families may receive up to two (2) referral credits in a year.
A family is eligible for a referral credit if they refer a new family with a student who enrolls and attends Rosary.
We define "new" families as those who have had no previous affiliation or contact with the school before starting the application process of the 2026-2027 school year.
Referrals are given per family, not per student. Even if a new family enrolls more than one student, the referring family is eligible for a single credit.
A family is eligible for a referral credit if they refer a new family with a student who enrolls and attends Rosary.
We define "new" families as those who have had no previous affiliation or contact with the school before starting the application process of the 2026-2027 school year.
Referrals are given per family, not per student. Even if a new family enrolls more than one student, the referring family is eligible for a single credit.
How Does it Work?
To qualify for a referral credit, the new family must list the referring family on their application and complete the full registration and enrollment process—including payment of the registration fee and selection of a tuition plan.
Once these steps are complete, a Rosary administrator will contact the referring family to arrange how they would like to receive the credit (e.g., by check or applied to school fees).
Referring families may choose to share part or all of their credit with the new family they referred.
The Actual Cost of Educating a Rosary Student
The actual cost of educating a student at Rosary is anticipated to be $15,800 (2025-2026).
The following is a breakdown as to how this expense “GAP” is closed:
If you are able, please consider paying the “actual cost” or more to help cover the "GAP." Any amount paid above the stated tuition is considered a charitable gift for tax purposes.
The following is a breakdown as to how this expense “GAP” is closed:
- Tuition paid or financial aid for each student
- Rosary’s Ignite Fund
- Candlelight Ball (parents are encouraged to attend)
- Dominican Sisters Education Ministry Fund
- Generous Benefactors
If you are able, please consider paying the “actual cost” or more to help cover the "GAP." Any amount paid above the stated tuition is considered a charitable gift for tax purposes.
Rosary College Prep
Rosary College Prep is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois. Committed to truth, faith, and strength, Rosary fosters a community of academic excellence and empowered sisterhood.
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