Tuition & Affordability
Carolina Friends School has a long-standing commitment to the founding belief that every child is equally deserving of an inspiring and inclusive education.
Consistent with the values of our community, we have developed a tuition model designed to nurture the goal of creating both access and affordability in a sustainable way for our school.
As our Adjusted Tuition funds are finite, submitting both your financial data and online admission application by our first-round deadlines allows best consideration for our Adjusted Tuition program. If we are able to offer enrollment, your Adjusted Tuition amount will be reflected on your enrollment contract. See Adjusted Tuition Questions for more details.
How to Apply for Adjusted Tuition
Enrollment Notification
Any tuition adjustments would be reflected in your emailed enrollment contract.
2026-27 Tuition Range By Unit
Early School Full Day - $12,300 - $23,401
Early School Half Day - $12,300 - $16,260
Early School Extended Day - $13,300 - $28,193
Lower School - $11,075 - $26,513
Middle School - $11,614 - $29,319
Upper School - $7,705 - $31,666
(The above ranges represent the minimum family contribution based on adjusted tuition qualification up to the contribution with no adjustments.)
Our child is having a profoundly good experience in all areas, and shares that with us freely, frequently and without provocation. Our family could not be happier with Carolina Friends School. We're grateful for all the school does to make this experience such a significant positive in our lives. Upper School Parent
WHO
We're a pre-k to grade 12 Quaker school.
WHAT
Our students learn and live with purpose.
WHY
We were the first intentionally integrated school in the state.
Curious About Our Adjusted Tuition Program?
Learn more about our application process, how and when decisions are communicated, and more on our Frequently Asked Questions.
Apply with Less Stress
View a step by step guide for families from our secure adjusted tuition data partner.
Enrollment Application
See how the adjusted tuition data submission lines up with the rest of our enrollment timeline.
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Preparing our students for lives of purpose and exploration includes helping them attend the college or university of their choice.