PO Box 801 39221 Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
Tel: (248)645-3610
- "We believe that in today’s competitive environment, preparation for college should be comprehensive and challenging.
- Cranbrook offers a uniquely comprehensive college-preparatory education. Here is the superb teaching and learning environment that cherishes and challenges the individual, that encourages creative, critical and independent thinking, and that offers the broadest possible range of study, artistic and athletic options...".
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- University of Michigan The campus is peaceful and beautiful. It's unlike any campus anywhere. I enjoyed exploring many hidden trails with friends and alone. There are two campuses for upper school students: Kingswood and Cranbrook. Ladies reside in. . .
- University of Southern California The faculty member and the architecture of the school are definitely two very important aspect of the school that made my experience unique. With a huge campus of over 300 acres, I get to explore. . .
- University of Pennslyvania The campus is simply amazing. Cranbrook is considered a gem of Michigan, and the reasons are apparent. Cranbrook is a fairly large campus surrounded by nature, lakes, and historic architecture which give the. . .
- Northwestern University Cranbrook gave upper school students freedom to select courses of study that were aligned with their particular interests and future pursuits. I took mostly science and math courses and electives, because I knew I. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Cranbrook Schools | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1922 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 319 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 799 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 31%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 13%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 34%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1939 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 29 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 85%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $217 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$41,300 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$30,200 | $28,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 31%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $16,338 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 / Apr. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 68% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 38%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Drew Miller | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Laura Newton | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 18 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 64 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | African American Awareness Association, Animation Club, Archery Club, Armenian Club, Asian Magazine - Quilt Club Green Tea, Badminton Club, Bowling Club, Campus Museums Docent Club, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Computer Team, Conduct Review Board, Council for Liberals and Democrats, Crew Team, Culinary Club, Dance Club, Diners Club, Diversity Club, Fencing Club, Film Club, Forensics Club, French Club, Games Club, Host Tourguide Service Organization Gold Key, Indian Culture Club, | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Michigan - Ann Arbor | 44 | |
| Michigan State University | 18 | |
| Northwestern | 5 | |
| University of Chicago | 4 | |
| Harvard | 3 | |
| New York University | 3 | |
| Amherst College | 2 | |
| Cornell University | 2 | |
| Duke University | 2 | |
| Williams College | 2 | |
School Notes
- Known for its exquisite architecture, Cranbrook’s campus is on the National Historic Registrar. The latest building is the award winning Williams Natatorium, which was designed by a Cranbrook graduate.
- Right on campus is a Science Museum and an Art Museum that attract over 250,000 visitors each year. Cranbrook students enjoy the permanent collections as well as rotating exhibits.
- Each year, Cranbrook’s Advanced Placement results are among the best of all schools nationally. Over 40% of AP Scholars in the State of Michigan attend Cranbrook.
- Fielding 49 interscholastic athletic teams, Cranbrook has won state championships in Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, and Golf.
- School accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
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