Culver, IN · 12
Last verified August 20, 2026
1300 Academy Rd # 156, 46511 · (574) 842-8091
Enrollment
835
Student:teacher
9:1
Published tuition
$67,000
Application fee
$50
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We don't have a grade-by-grade tuition breakdown for this school yet. The published range across all divisions is $67,000. Most independent schools charge different rates for preschool, elementary, middle and upper school.
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Head of school
Douglas Bird
Head of Schools
Douglas Bird CMA ‘90, Ed.D., is the fourteenth Head of Schools for Culver Academies. He previously served as Director of the Culver Summer Schools & Camps and graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1990.
Curriculum & special classes
Culver Academies offers a co-educational, residential experience for students in grades 9-12, with 194 courses offered in total, including 24 Advanced Placement (AP) Classes and 57 courses in the Arts. The academic program emphasizes critical thinking, collaborative learning, and a whole-person education.
Financial aid
Culver offers both need-based assistance and merit-based awards, with 38% of families receiving need-based financial assistance. Distinguished Scholarships cover the cost of tuition, room and board, and some additional fees.
Application fee: $50
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Athletic and co-curricular time start after classes (which end at 3:45 PM) and run until 6:00 PM.
Cost
Not listed
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Admissions
The Admissions Committee conducts a thorough review of all applicants who meet the January 15th deadline, with decisions typically made by March 1st. Applications received after this deadline but before March 1st will be considered as time allows, and applications after March 1st are considered on a rolling basis if space permits.
Apply by
January 15
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$50
What they ask for: Application (Standard Application Online or Gateway to Prep Schools), student profile, student essays, parent statement, Culver Academies supplement, application fee, recommendations (English, Math, Principal/Guidance Counselor), grades/transcripts, standardized testing (SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT, or ACT depending on grade level). International applicants must also submit TOEFL iBT, Duolingo English, or IELTS scores.
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