Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what Western Reserve Academy costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What Western Reserve 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.
43% 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
- Travel home & breaks$2,000
- Dorm setup & storage$400
- Spending money & incidentals$2,400
- Health & student fees$1,000
About
Western Reserve Academy is a co-ed boarding and day school in Hudson, Ohio, founded in 1826 and one of the oldest prep schools in the Midwest. Known for rigorous academics, strong college placement, and a close residential community on a historic New England-style campus.
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at Western Reserve Academy?
- At Western Reserve Academy, boarding tuition is $80,000 per year and day tuition is $51,750 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does Western Reserve Academy offer financial aid?
- Yes. 43% of students at Western Reserve 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 Western Reserve Academy serve?
- Western Reserve Academy serves grades 9-12.
- Is Western Reserve Academy a boarding or day school?
- Western Reserve Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
- How many students attend Western Reserve Academy?
- Western Reserve Academy enrolls about 400 students.
- Where is Western Reserve Academy located?
- Western Reserve Academy is located in Hudson, Ohio.