Investing in a Cranbrook Education

Understanding that a Cranbrook Schools education will have a transformative impact on a student's future, Cranbrook is committed to building a community of talented, passionate, and driven students from a wide range of backgrounds independent of their financial circumstances.

By offering a robust financial aid program, Cranbrook is able to attract the best possible students without regard to a family's ability to afford the cost of a Cranbrook education. The Financial Aid Office strives to accurately assess financial need and to equitably distribute grants to those families who demonstrate such need. We encourage any family who may need assistance to apply for financial aid. Last year Cranbrook Schools granted more than $12,000,000 in tuition assistance.

Financial Aid

1,658

students enrolled

$12,001,885

annual financial aid granted

$21,280

average financial aid grant

34%

students receiving financial aid

What can I expect to pay?

   Aid Number of Awards Granted
Above 70% of Tuition We do not award financial aid grants that cover more than 70% of tuition.
51-70% of Tuition We have many applicants that qualify for grants in this range. We are able to offer very few of these grants to students in grades 9-12 only.
31-50% of Tuition We are able to fund about half of the families who qualify for grants of this size.
Under 30% of Tuition We are able to fund most of the families who qualify for grants of this size.

Tuition & Payment Plans

Tuition for the 2024-25 Academic Year


Day Boarding
Half-day Multiage (PreK/JK) A.M.  $15,300 -
Half-day Multiage (PreK/JK) P.M. $12,900 -
Full-day PreK or JK $27,100 -
Senior Kindergarten $27,100 -
Lower School | Grades 1 - 5 $32,000 -
Middle School | Grades 6-8 $35,100 -
Upper School | Grades 9-12 $41,800 $56,600

Payment Plans

One Payment (Early) — This plan is for families who would like to make one payment for yearly tuition on or before April 20th. Families utilizing this option will receive a 1% discount on net tuition.

One Payment (Regular) — This plan is for families who would like to make one payment for yearly tuition on or before August 20th. 

Four Payments — This plan divides the total yearly tuition into four equal monthly installments beginning in August and ending in May. This plan has an enrollment fee.

Ten Payments — This plan divides the total yearly tuition into ten equal monthly installments beginning in August and ending in May. This plan has an enrollment fee.