Affording Brearley
Comprehensive Tuition
At Brearley, affordability begins with comprehensive tuition that supports all essential school programs, and a robust financial assistance model to meet the additional needs of families.
In keeping with this mission, tuition for students K–XII in the 2026-2027 school year is $69,600 and supports:
School-sponsored overnight trips
Required course books and supplies
Lunch
After-school co-curricular classes
Clubs
After-school sports and arts programs
Field trips
Orchestra and chorus
Devices (Chromebooks and laptops)
Financial Support
At Brearley, we believe that tuition should not stand in the way of a student receiving a world-class education. In keeping with our mission to educate girls of adventurous intellect, Brearley proudly supports every admitted student needing financial aid, thanks to our generous community and strong endowment. This year, we will award $10.4 million to 21% of our students.
We award significant financial assistance grants to families across various income brackets. For families earning less than $100,000 a year and without significant assets, Brearley has a Free Tuition Program. Even for families that do not qualify for the Free Tuition Program, Brearley has a generous, need-based financial assistance program.
Financial Aid from Brearley extends to all aspects of tuition, including books, lunch, technology, athletics, grade-level trips, and extracurricular activities; the school also covers additional expenses generally not covered by tuition, such as our afterschool and summer programs, music lessons and, for Upper School students, participation in one of Brearley's travel study programs.
We carefully review each family's financial aid application annually to determine their potential contribution towards tuition. Below is a calculator that roughly estimates the amount of tuition assistance your family would receive based solely on household income; it doesn’t take into account other factors including assets, expenses, family size, and the number of children attending tuition-charging schools.
What You Can Expect to Pay at Brearley
| Total Income | Family Contribution Toward Tuition |
|---|---|
| $100,000 or less | Families will pay $0 toward tuition; learn about our Free Tuition Program* |
| $175,000 or less | Families will pay $0 to $2000 toward tuition; Brearley covers between 97% and 100% of tuition |
| more than $175,000 | At this income level, a family's contribution toward tuition is highly dependent on multiple factors such as number of children at tuition-charging schools, family size, and assets. |
For a more detailed chart of our financial assistance awards, please click here.
A Conscientious and Personalized Assessment
Brearley is committed to understanding each family’s unique financial situation and awarding grants that fully meet demonstrated need. Families applying for assistance must complete an annual application through Clarity, a third-party financial aid platform. While each school has its own criteria, Clarity equips the committee with the tools necessary to conduct an equitable and consistent review process.
All financial information and decisions are kept confidential. Families are encouraged to reach out to the Director of Financial Assistance with any questions or concerns during the process.
Many factors are taken into consideration, including but not limited to the following:
All sources of income from each household
The number of children attending tuition-charging schools
Assets (investments, home equity, automobiles etc.)
Educational debt
Mortgage/Rent
Investment properties
Supplemental businesses
Specific forms of depreciation
Unreimbursed medical expenses
Costs associated with additional dependents
Employment status
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Financial Aid
Please click here for FAQs about Brearley's financial aid process.
