1. Apply Online - All students must apply on-line for admission to the school. Please note that there is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
2. Complete Additional Forms- If you are applying as a public school student, you will need to submit the Records Release Form and the TCHS Referral Form.
3. Complete Secondary Program Applications (Optional)
Biomedical Program Application
McCafferty Visual and Performing Arts Application
STEM Program Application
A Program of Law and Leadership in the Franciscan Tradition Application
Dance Concentration Application
Archangel Program Application
4. Schedule an admissions interview. Call 410-732-6200 ext. 1216 or email admissions@thecatholichighschool.org.
5. Tuition Assistance Application (Optional) - Catholic High offers a Tuition Guarantee; the tuition a student enters school paying will be the same through her Senior year (fees may rise). We also offer tuition assistance, which is need-based and must be applied for each year. Families may apply beginning in early November by visiting www.factstuitionaid.com.
6. Schedule a Visit or Watch our Virtual Tour! To schedule an in-person visit, contact the Enrollment Office at 410.732.6200 ext. 1216.
7. Register and officially become a Cub by submitting the enrollment contract, registration form and deposit.
If you have any questions regarding the above procedures, contact the Office of Enrollment at 410.732.6200 ext. 1213 or ext. 1216.
All Program Applications need to be submitted in addition to the standard admissions application.
The Catholic High School of Baltimore is the ONLY school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to offer families a Tuition Guarantee. Families can budget for their daughter's high school tuition cost, knowing there will not be an increase in tuition through senior year. This does not include annual fees, which are subject to change.
Tuition (Fixed through Senior Year)
Class of 2028 - $17,000
Class of 2027 - $16,400
Class of 2026 - $15,600
Class of 2025 - $15,300
Fees for the 2024-2025 School Year: $1,100
Please reference the current school year's Student/Parent Device Agreement for additional costs associated with school-issued device accidental damages.
Re-Registration Fee: $175
Senior Fee: $350
Includes retreat, transportation, Baccalaureate, and graduation expenses.
Archangel Fee: Extra $1,500 per year (Grades 9, 10)
Payment-in-Full Discount
Payments-in-full received by June 1 will receive a 3% discount. Credit card payers or recipients of any other discounts, aid, grants, or scholarships will not be eligible for this discount.
Tuition Refund Plan
Tuition Refund Plan available at 1.7% of tuition and all fees. Mandatory semi-annual and monthly payment plans. Optional, but encouraged for families who make full payments.
Tuition Assistance Application (Optional)
Catholic High offers tuition assistance, which is need-based and must be applied for each year through FACTS. Families may apply beginning in early November by visiting www.factstuitionaid.com.
The Catholic High School of Baltimore offers a number of Academic Scholarships to qualified students entering the ninth grade. Students who qualify for an academic scholarship will be contacted in January for an interview. Scholarships are renewed annually, as long as the scholar maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Mother Generosa Scholarship (Full tuition per year)
St. John Neumann Scholarship ($7,500 per year)
President's Scholarship ($4,500 per year)
Principal's Scholarship ($3,000 per year)
Mother Mary Francis Bachmann Scholarship ($2,500 per year)
Mission Award ($1,000 per year)
Legacy Grant ($1,500 per year) - This award is for all daughters and granddaughters of Catholic High alumnae.
Second Daughter Grant: ($1,500) - Per additional child
There are also scholarships for the Arts (Visual Art, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Theater), and for Public Speaking. Students applying for a scholarship in Visual Art, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music and Theater must be an applicant to the McCafferty Visual and Performing Arts Program. To apply for any one of these, click here to complete the required program application and check "Yes" for the statement, "I am interested in a Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship" in order to receive information about the scholarship applications. There are interviews and auditions for each of these, and a representative from the Office of Enrollment will contact each applicant to schedule her interview time in mid January.
Art Scholarship ($2,000 per year)
Vocal Scholarship ($2,000 per year)
Band Scholarship ($2,000 per year)
Theater Scholarship ($2,000 per year)
Forensics (Public Speaking) ($2,000 per year)
Students applying to Catholic High may Interview for a Duns Scotus Forensics Team Scholarship. The Forensics Team competes in the Baltimore Catholic Forensics League each season. Scholarship recipients are awarded a $2,000 scholarship to be applied each year.
Students looking for external scholarships are able to apply to the following organizations. These organizations have their own due dates and requirements for application. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact them individually. You may find their contact information at the links below.
