Affording University Cooperative School

We understand that choosing to enroll in an independent school is a big financial decision for any family, regardless of their financial resources. We believe that a family’s investment in their child’s elementary education is one that reaches far beyond their childhood experience.

Since the school’s beginnings, University Cooperative School has valued socioeconomic diversity, and also from the school’s beginnings, tuition assistance has been a priority in making The University Cooperative School experience an affordable option for all families.

Tuition

Tuition is set annually by the Board of Directors. In determining school tuition and fees, the Board works to maintain affordability, fund exciting new initiatives, and support our extraordinary faculty and staff. You can expect a typical tuition increase of approximately 6-8% each year, depending on the needs of the school.

Part-Day Pre-K

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  • 8:40 AM – 1:30 PM

  • $17,500

Full Day Pre-K - 5th

Children working on a school project at a table with papers, manipulatives, and scissors.

  • 8:40 AM – 3:30 PM

    (Early release Wednesday - 1:30 PM)

  • $25,020

Childcare

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  • PK-5 Before School Care
    7:30 – 8:40 AM

    PK-5 Extended Day
    3:30 – 5:30PM

  • Before School Care
    $13.50/flat rate

    Extended Day
    $13.50/hour

Tuition Includes

  • Books

  • Classroom supplies

  • Field trips (including overnight trips) and excursions

  • Classroom technology

Additional Fees

  • Onetime enrollment fee of $250

  • Participation in the Ski Program

  • Participation in the Bike Program

Payment Plan Options

  • Single Payment: Due in June

  • Two payments: Due in June and November

  • Monthly: 10 equal payments due on the first of each month from June through February