Tuition and Fees Information
Tuition
Wake Christian Academy is honored to partner with families in providing children an excellent Christian education. The tuition and fees outlined in the tables below represent an investment in your child’s academic and spiritual future. Our philosophy looks to college and beyond, where students grow into adults who have the knowledge and values to impact the world for Christ.
We are also committed to making a WCA education accessible to as many families possible and have included information below about how to apply for tuition assistance.
The Value of a Christian Education at WCA
There are many college-prep schools that focus solely on stringent academics. At Wake Christian Academy, we have high academic standards, but also focus on the whole child. Social development, leadership skills, and spiritual growth are all integrated into our K-12 college-prep curriculum.
Spiritual Growth
We help students discover their identity and purpose in Christ by integrating biblical truth in all areas. Daily Bible studies, weekly chapel, mission initiatives, and a biblical worldview taught in every class nurture each student’s faith.
Academic Readiness
Our test scores across all grades are well above state and national averages. We also have excellent college admission test scores:
SAT Scores (3-year average for 2017-2019)
Wake Christian Academy: 1176
North Carolina: 1085
United States: 1044
ACT Scores (average for 2019)
Wake Christian Academy: 23
North Carolina: 18.4
United States: 20.7
Leadership Skills
Students learn that true Christian leadership begins with service. Intentional, engaging, and age-appropriate service learning is a vital part of our educational program. Students also develop leadership skills through opportunities to perform during worship, speak at school gatherings, and share testimonials.
Social Development
Teachers model and encourage respect, kindness, and honesty within the school community, helping students to build healthy relationships based-on Christian values.
2020 – 2021 Annual Tuition and Fees
Grade |
Full Tuition Due April 30 |
10 Monthly Payments May 2020 and Aug. 2020 – April 2021 |
12 Monthly Payments May 2020 – April 2021 |
Kindergarten | $6,300 | $630 | $525 |
Elementary (Grades 1-5) |
$7,400 | $740 | $616.66 |
Middle School (Grades 6-8) |
$8,300 | $830 | $691.66 |
High School (Grades 9-12) |
$8,700 | $870 | $725 |
Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
New Student Application Fee | $200 |
Returning Student Enrollment Fee | $125 by Jan. 31 $225 starting Feb. 1 |
International Student Fee | $3,000 |
Tuition includes the following:
- Academic classes and academic services
- Student accident insurance (school-sponsored activities on and off-campus)
- One yearbook per student
- K-5 and Elementary: Field Trips, Crafts, T-Shirt, and other curriculum-related activities
- Middle School: Field Trip, Fall Festival, Class T-Shirt, and end-of-semester activities
- High School: Field Trip for Grades 9 and 10, Homecoming, and Class T-Shirt
Important Information about Fees and Payment Plan
Enrollment and Application Fees are non-refundable. For all payment plans, 10% of the total tuition is nonrefundable. If a student withdraws or is expelled during the first semester, 50% of the total tuition and 100% of all fees are due to WCA; 100% of the annual tuition and all fees are due to WCA if a student withdraws or is expelled during the second semester.
Payment Plans
1) Full Payment is due by April 30th and is discounted $100.00 per student paid in full.
2) Monthly Payments – For monthly payment plans, you must create an account with FACTS. You may choose either the 5th or the 20th of the month for your draft date.
Financial Assistance
Wake Christian Academy offers need-based tuition assistance for families. Families who qualify can receive up to 30% of the tuition amount. If you have questions about tuition assistance or would like to apply, go to FAST and click on the online application. The application fee of $45 is non-refundable and payable by MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover.
For more assistance with specific financial questions, contact:
Ricky Hering, Director of Finance
919-334-0990
rickyhering@wakechristianacademy.com
Optional Fees
Before Care is offered from 7:00-7:30 a.m. at no charge.
After Care is offered from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the following charge:
Daily rate: $17
Monthly rate: $180
Annual rate: $1,500 (selected by Aug. 31)
Late fee: $1 per minute
$100 - $110 per class
$100 - $275 per sport
$0 - $140, depending on the club
Junior Field Trip to DC - $550 - $600
Senior Field Trip to NYC - $1,500 - $1,600
Other field trips are included in tuition.
Elementary chorus, strings, hand chimes: $12-$15
Middle school strings, chorus, band, hand bells: $25 - $75
High school band, chorale, chorus, strings, hand bells: $25 - $100
Marching band: $450 plus uniform costs
$100 per year
$50 - $60