How much is tuition? – Tuition for the 2011-12 school year is $6990.  This usually goes up each year.  The per pupil cost of education is actually over $8000, but we are able to offset the cost through fundraising.  Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

What about books? – Here at Mac, students are required to purchase most of their books.  This is done on-line at Follet and prices vary.  Used books are available and re-selling books is encouraged. We are working hard to offer digital textbooks to our students with laptops.

Do I have to do fundraisers? – McNamara has many fundraisers, but only one that everyone must participate in.  Each fall we hold the Ceile Calendar sale, and students are required to sell eight calendars at $35 each.  The calendars are easy to sell and we even provide a list of former buyers to students who need assistance.  Student sellers are able to earn great prizes and even cash.
Students participating in athletics will be required to pay a one time fee of $150.  With this fee they will be given activity cards to sell at $10 each.  Selling the cards enables students to make back the $150. In some cases students have even earned money by selling extra cards.
The Phonathon, Drawdown and Auction are all voluntary fundraisers.

How do I purchase uniforms? – All students must wear the McNamara button-down shirt and they are available from CML Activewear for $22-$26 each.  The shirts come in pink, yellow, white or blue and students may choose from short or long sleeved.  Shirts are ordered directly from the company and delivered to your home over the summer. All students are allowed to wear khaki pants (purchased anywhere) and girls have the option of ordering a grey uniform skirt from Schoolbelles.  Students may also wear the fleece and sweater (each with logo) allowed by the school. Shoes must be solid black or dark brown.

What Colleges do Mac graduates attend? - The Class of 2011 attends the following schools:

In State Private
Benedictine University
Columbia College Chicago
Concordia University Chicago
DePaul University
Illinois Institute of Art
Illinois Wesleyan University
Loyola University Chicago
Millikin University
North Park University
Northwestern University
Olivet Nazarene University
University of St. Francis



Out of State Private
Belmont University
Butler University
Hope College
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marian University
Nova Southeastern University
Park University
St. Louis University
Tulane University
University of Notre Dame
Valparaiso University
Wyo Tech

In-State Public    
Eastern Illinois University
Illinois State University
Joliet Junior College
Kankakee Community College
Northern Illinois University
Parkland College
University of Illinois at Urbana

Out-of State Public
Ball State University
Collin County Community College
Georgia College and State University
George Mason University
Indiana State University
Purdue University
South Dakota State University
Truckee Meadows Community College
University of Florida
Virginia Tech

Want more information?  Call Gina LaMore at 815-933-7620