Western Reserve Academy

Hudson, OH

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$51,750

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$80,000

Financial aid

43% of students

Enrollment

400

Student:Teacher

6:1

Founded

1826

What Western Reserve Academy actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published 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.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

43% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$88,700

vs $80,000 published tuition

4-year total

$376,115

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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