both
coed
9-12
Western Reserve Academy
Hudson, OH
Financials
Day tuition
$38,000
Boarding tuition
$68,000
Financial aid
36% of students
Enrollment
400
Student:Teacher
6:1
Founded
1826
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, with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
Program
Distance from home
Years attending
Expected financial aid0% of tuition
36% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
Year 1 real cost
$76,700
vs $68,000 published tuition
4-year total
$325,158
incl. $36,398 beyond tuition
Hidden costs per year
- 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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