Tuition & Affordability

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While affording a private education may feel intimidating, we view an education from UCA to be a long-term investment for your family. Your child's educational environment will impact their academic readiness and spiritual formation.

A private, Christ-centered education can offer academics taught through a Biblical worldview, opportunities for your child to serve and lead, and teachers who nurture our students and play a role in shaping their values.

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The question becomes, how can you afford not to partner with us in your child's education?

"When we started at UCA, our finances were far from what seemed like we could afford private Christian education. We worked hard at adjusting whatever we could in our budget. We were skeptical at first about putting our money here. Now, we both say this is the last thing that would ever be taken out of our budget. It is worth every penny, and then some. If we had to get three jobs to pay for our kids to attend here, we would."

Kate and Abe  

   Parents of 7th and 9th graders

2024-2025 Tuition Rates

Student Type

Annual Tuition

12 - Monthly Payments*

Pre-K: Five Full Days

$9550

$795

Pre-K: Five Mornings

$5900

$492

Pre-K: Three Full Days (MWF)

$5900

$492

Pre-K: Three Mornings (MWF)

$4800

$400

Elementary (K-5th)

$9550

$795

Secondary (6th-12th)

$10,950

$912

*Based on a 12-month payment plan cycle from June - May. 

Student Life Fees:

All required student fees will be billed separately from tuition. These fees provide your child with art supplies, field trips, House & Missions Day activities, technology, Fall retreats, yearbooks, and more.

  • PreK Fees: $115/yr

  • Elementary Fees: $225/yr

  • Secondary Fees : $510/yr

Tuition Assistance

We strive to make a Christian education accessible to as many families as possible through our Tuition Assistance program. After filling out an application, families who qualify will receive need-based tuition assistance. We use FACTS, a third party, to determine eligibility through a confidential and impartial process. Many factors are considered, including income, assets, unusual expenses and the size of your family. Families must apply each year as a family’s finances can change and UCA’s available funds can vary from year to year.

There is a $40 fee to apply, which is paid to FACTS.

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Susan Larson

Finance Director

(952)831-8686

finance@ucathunder.org