The Board at Archbishop Murphy High School is committed to making an AMHS education accessible. Each year, the tuition is set knowing that tuition and fees will not cover the full cost to educate each student. Fundraising through the annual fund, the auction, and other development activities provides the balance of the cost to educate.
$21,099 = Base Tuition
All students who want to attend Archbishop Murphy High School should submit their applications regardless of their financial background. Opportunities for tuition assistance are available from both AMHS and the Fulcrum Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Payment Options
- Annually – Single payment of $21,099 due by July 1, 2025. Payment will be pulled on the 5th of July through FinalSite.
- Semi Annually – Two tuition payments of $10,549.50 by July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026. Payment will be pulled on the 5th of July and January through FinalSite.
- Quarterly – Four tuition payments of $5,274.75 in July 2025, October 2025, January 2026, and April 2026, via SchoolAdmin (a non-refundable $30 set-up fee will be charged).
- Monthly – Twelve monthly tuition payments of $1,758.25 via FinalSite. Payments begin in July and will be pulled on the 5th of the month (a non-refundable $30 set-up fee will be charged).
Based on the chosen tuition plan, monthly or quarterly payments will vary depending on method of payment chosen (credit card, automatic deduction from checking or savings). A specific payment plan will be delineated upon signing of tuition contract.
For families with one child enrolled full time at AMHS, each additional sibling concurrently enrolled full time through the fall semester will receive a $1,100 discount on his/her annual tuition, in addition to any tuition assistance or other awards.
Our business office is happy to discuss payment options for your family. Please click here to submit your questions.
Tuition Assistance INFORMATION
- 40% of families receive Tuition Assistance
- The deadline is December 31st yearly
HOW IS Tuition Assistance AWARDED?
We pledge to walk this journey with you and ensure your information is kept confidential and safe. While this process does take place during the admissions application process, the only people who review your application are myself, our CFO, and our business office manager.
Please take the time to submit your application through Clarity. If you have any questions along the way you may email us at tuition@am-hs.org You may also schedule an appointment to meet with me at your convenience.
—Steve Schmutz, Head of School
HOW DO I APPLY FOR Tuition Assistance?
New and Current Families – Tuition assistance is not renewed automatically. Students who receive assistance must reapply annually. AMHS has moved from FACTS financial aid software to Clarity. Our goal is to make the tuition assistance application process as easy as possible for your family. To apply for tuition assistance:
The application deadline for returning families is December 31, 2025. Please note that limited funds will be available for any applications received after the deadline.
- Please click the “apply here” button below to create a new account or log into your existing account with Clarity.
- There is a $60 application fee payable when you complete your application.
- For assistance with completing your application, Clarity has provided a step-by-step guide: 2026-27 Family Application Guide
- SPANISH version 2026-27 Family Application Guide
- The application deadline for returning families is December 31, 2025. Please note that limited funds will be available for any applications received after the deadline.
The Fulcrum Tuition Assistance Grant (TAP Grants): (Deadline has passed for the 2025-26 school year)
In addition to AMHS tuition assistance, Families may be eligible for an additional grant through the Fulcrum Foundation. To apply via FACTS, log in to https://www.fulcrumfoundation.org/grants-programs/supporting-students
- There is a $35 application fee payable when you complete your application. Please use school # 30027.
- The completed application deadline is December 31, 2025. No late applications are accepted.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Awards
Wildcat Legacy Scholarship: $3000 towards tuition
This scholarship will be awarded annually to an incoming 9th grade student who is the child of a Holy Cross High School or Archbishop Murphy High school alum. To apply for this scholarship, the applicant must submit a cover letter and resume to admissions@am-hs.org by January 6, 2026. The cover letter should provide information about the applicant and how they identify with the mission statement of AMHS, listed below.
Wildcat Merit Award: $2000 towards tuition, renewable each year
AMHS offers a number of merit based tuition awards to incoming freshmen who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, spirituality, and/or service in middle school. There is no separate application for these awards and students are notified of the award in their acceptance letter. Merit awards do not require any demonstrated financial need. The admissions committee selects the merit award recipients during the file review process.
Archbishop Murphy Scholar Award: $3000 towards tuition, renewable each year
This award offers a total amount of $12,000 towards AMHS tuition , equally divided for the four years the recipient attends AMHS. Three incoming 9th grade recipients will be selected each year from a committee which includes the President, Principal, Admissions and counselors.
Process:
- Resume, Cover Letter and Letter of Recommendation must be submitted to the selection committee.
- The committee will reserve one candidate each year representing diversity in our community.
Criteria:
- Students will have a strong academic record, considerations will include financial need, and a desire to continue to complete the sacramental process through confirmation (or have already completed this.)
- Preference will be given to students who can describe how they have shown leadership in their previous schools—in clubs, student councils, athletics, in the classroom, or other extracurricular activities—or in other community organizations.
- In order to apply for and be awarded , an applicant must have demonstrated financial need and the AMHS Business Office must have a current completed Clarity Tuition Assistance form on file for the applicant’s household.
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS TO ADMISSIONS@AM-HS.ORG BY JANUARY 6TH.
Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School is a private Catholic, college preparatory school that welcomes students of all faiths. True to the spirit of the gospel, Archbishop Murphy nurtures the full development of the gifts that God has given to each student, fosters service as an outgrowth of faith, and values diversity. Working with parents as partners in the educational ministry, we strive for academic excellence, spiritual enrichment, and Christlike leadership for the transformation of the world.
