We believe the cost of education should not deter you from applying. Each year, we award more than $7.1 million in need-based financial aid. We also offer merit-based scholarships — awards range from up to $60,000 for our boarders and $35,000 for our day students.
It’s no secret that a WRA education requires a significant commitment from our families — and we are confident that it yields a lifetime of benefits. Your students will graduate with everything they need for the road ahead. Your investment in their educational experience will be a tremendous catalyst for their success, in whichever way they choose to define it.
We are here to help you determine the best options for your family as you consider this very important decision.
Tuition
- Day Tuition: $47,825
- Boarding Tuition: $74,000
Our tuition includes room and board (for boarding students), food, athletic fees, laboratory equipment and material, admission to athletic contests and weekend activities. Tuition does not cover health insurance (if needed), uniform or computer.
Payment Plans
- Option 1: This plan allows for payment in two installments as indicated on the WRA enrollment contract.
- Option 2: This plan allows for payment in nine monthly installments, interest free, paid directly to Western Reserve Academy.
Financial Aid
We encourage families to apply for financial assistance where needed. WRA awards more than $7.1 million in need-based financial aid to 41 percent of the student body each year. If you are offered admission, WRA puts forth every effort to make education affordable for you.
Need-based financial aid awards are not loans; they are grant awards that do not need to be repaid. WRA's financial aid budget is funded through the school's endowment.
Financial Aid via Clarity
WRA uses the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application which includes assets, income, expenses, and debts. Financial aid applications are due January 10, 2025 for day applicants and January 15, 2025 for boarding applicants.
All parents are invited to attend the upcoming family information session to learn more about the Clarity application. Registration links are included with the dates below.
December 10 - All/Any, 5:30 p.m. PT
Please read below for details about the financial aid application. These resources from Clarity are especially helpful for navigating this process:
Apply For Financial Aid
WRA bases aid decisions on demonstrated need, which is defined as the difference between the amount of money a family can afford to contribute and the cost of tuition.
To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit.
Check the “Documents Requests” panel on your portal to see what you need to upload.
| Please note: If there is more than one household, each household will need to complete its own separate application. All information is held confidentially. |
Once processed by Clarity, the results of your application will be visible to representatives of the WRA Financial Aid Committee. Any information that is provided to WRA will remain confidential. Whenever possible, financial aid decisions will be communicated concurrently with admission decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Aid
WRA is committed to serving qualified students who are unable to afford full tuition. After a student has been accepted through the admission process, the Financial Aid Committee reviews completed financial aid files. Western Reserve Academy subscribes to the Clarity Application, which assesses and helps to determine a family’s need for assistance based on income, assets and reasonable expenses. In addition to using Clarity, we require your 2023 and 2022 tax returns and all applicable schedules, as well as your 2024 W2s and/or 1099s, to help determine the level of need.After determining a manageable family contribution, the committee determines a financial aid award and sends the award along with the admittance packet.
Financial aid awards are renewed each year through graduation as long as your need remains. You must re-apply for financial aid each year, and your award will be adjusted annually to reflect tuition increases as well as any changes in your family's financial situation.
Many factors affect award decisions, including a family’s income, assets and the number of children in tuition-charging schools. Qualification for financial aid from WRA can be determined only after a family has completed all the steps in the financial aid application process.
If there is more than one household, each household will need to complete its own separate application. All information is held confidentially.
There is limited financial aid available to international families.
To get started, please go to the Clarity Application and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit.
Check the “Documents Requests” panel on your portal to see what you need to upload.