Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what Cape Fear Academy costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What Cape Fear Academy actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
18% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
- Books, laptop & course materials$800
- Athletics gear & team fees$900
- Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
- Daily transportation$1,500
About
Cape Fear Academy is a co-ed day school in Wilmington, North Carolina, offering a strong college preparatory curriculum alongside arts, athletics, and community service. One of the leading independent schools in the Cape Fear region.
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at Cape Fear Academy?
- At Cape Fear Academy, day tuition is $26,850 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does Cape Fear Academy offer financial aid?
- Yes. 18% of students at Cape Fear Academy receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
- What grades does Cape Fear Academy serve?
- Cape Fear Academy serves grades PK-12.
- Is Cape Fear Academy a boarding or day school?
- Cape Fear Academy is a day school. It is coeducational.
- How many students attend Cape Fear Academy?
- Cape Fear Academy enrolls about 800 students.
- Where is Cape Fear Academy located?
- Cape Fear Academy is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.