The value of a Cranbrook Schools 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 awarded more than $10,300,000 in financial aid.

Fast Facts

1,656

students enrolled

$10,308,560

annual financial aid budget

$18,181

average financial aid grant

The two most common ways families afford Cranbrook are through our monthly payment plans and need-based financial aid.

Other sources have included things like: support from grandparents or other family members, contributions from religious or community groups, and regional, state or national programs. 

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

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 awards 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.

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 is a budget plan that divides the total yearly tuition and fees into four equal monthly installments paid by direct debit beginning in August and ending in May. The plan is administered by Blackbaud Tuition Management and has small enrollment fee.

Ten Payments — This is a budget plan that divides the total yearly tuition and fees into ten equal monthly installments paid by direct debit beginning in August and ending in May. The plan is administered by Blackbaud Tuition Management  and has small enrollment fee.