How much is tuition? – Tuition for the 2008-09 school year is $5850.  This usually goes up each year.  The per pupil cost of education is actually $6541, 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 MBS Direct and can cost anywhere from $100-$400.  Used books are available and re-selling books is encouraged.

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 $125.  With this fee they will be given activity cards to sell at $10 each.  Selling the cards enables students to make back the $125. 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.  Sizes may be exchanged at orientation days.
All students are allowed to wear khaki pants (purchased anywhere) and girls have the option of ordering a grey wool uniform skirt from Schoolbelles.  Students may also wear any plain black or navy blue sweater and school / dress shoes. 

What Colleges do Mac graduates attend? - The Class of 2008 attended the following schools:

In State Private
Aurora University
Bradley University
Columbia College
Knox College
Lewis University
Lincoln College
Loyola University
McKendree College
Millikin University
Monmouth College
North Central College
Northwestern University
Olivet Nazarene University
University of St. Francis

Out of State Private
Beloit College
St. Ambrose University
St. Louis University
St. Mary’s College
University of Notre Dame
University of San Diego
Valparaiso University
Washington University
Wiley College

In-State Public    
Eastern Illinois University
Harper College
Heartland Community College
Illinois State University
Joliet Junior College
Kankakee Community College
Parkland College
Prarie State College
Southern Illinois University
University of Illinois at Urbana
Western Illinois University

Out-of State Public
Iowa State University
Minnesota Community Technical College
University of Missouri at Columbia

Other
United States Air Force
United State Air Force Academy
United States Marine Corps
United States Naval Academy
United States Navy

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