Milton Academy

170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, "Dare to be true."

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,950
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $63,950
  • Acceptance rate: 13%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Milton Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 289 schools) for:

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School History

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2023 School Data
Milton Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
8-12
Grades Offered (Day)
K-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1798
1907
Campus Size
130 acres
130 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
717 students
310 students
% Students of Color
52%
25%
% International Students
19%
20%
% Students Boarding
50%
67%
Average SAT Score
1414
* National Avg. »View
Average ACT score
31
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Average Class Size
14 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size
$408 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$73,950
$64,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$63,950
$35,000
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Average Percentile SSAT
90%
-
Acceptance Rate
13%
60%
Director of Admissions
Paul Rebuck

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
45
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Amnesty International, Arts Board, ASA (African Student Association), Asian Society, Athletic Association, Boarding Council, Caribbean Students Association, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Christian Fellowship Club, Community Engagement Board, Day Council, Film Club, French Club, GASP!, Habitat for Humanity, Hip-Hop Club, Improv Club, International Student Club, Invest in Girls, Jewish Student Union, Latinx Association, Lorax, Math Club, Model UN, Multicultural Club, ONYX, Orange and Blue Key Tour Guide Program, Peer Tutoring, Programming Club, Public Issues Board, Reach to Teach, Robotics Team, SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equity), SAMENA (South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African), Science and Engineering Club, Self-Governing Association, SIMA (Students Interested in Middle Eastern Affairs), Spanish Club, Speech and Debate Team, Step Team, Student Activities Association, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Sustainability Board, World Health Organization (WHO)

College Matriculation

Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)

School Notes

  • Eight miles south of Boston, Milton is enriched by its diverse and talented student and faculty community as well as by the quality, breadth, and depth of its curricular and co-curricular offerings.
  • Life at Milton centers on the pursuit of excellence. Milton's curriculum provides rigorous preparation for college and includes 185 courses in 11 academic departments. We offer academic challenge in an atmosphere that is warm and supportive. Students and faculty members are motivated participants in the world of ideas, concepts, and values. They work through collaboration to achieve intellectually.
  • At Milton, you do not have to choose whether you want to be an intellectual, a musician, an athlete, a performer or an artist. You can be all of these; one of the best things about Milton is that there is no limit to the way you define your identity.
  • Milton Academy embraces diversity, and boasts students from 26 states and territories and 31 countries. Growing and learning among individuals who share widely divergent life stories and appreciating their respective cultures is an invaluable aspect of a true education.
  • Milton Academy students live in one of nine residential "houses", including an all-gender house, that are family style and intimate. Milton houses include all four classes as well as faculty members' families. Living with older and younger "siblings" ensures role models, support, a sense of belonging and affection. Students spend all their Milton years in one house, experiencing a family-at-school context for developing close relationships with valued adults, learning about responsibility to the community, taking leadership roles with peers, and sharing social and cultural traditions.
  • Milton students graduate with the confidence in themselves and the competence to succeed at the most selective colleges and universities in the country.
  • Milton Academy accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Milton Academy cost?
Milton Academy's tuition is approximately $73,950 for boarding students and $63,950 for day students.
What schools are Milton Academy often compared to?
Milton Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Academy Andover, Deerfield Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Milton Academy?
The acceptance rate of Milton Academy is 13%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 60%. Milton Academy's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Milton Academy offer?
Milton Academy offers 19 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Milton Academy's ranking?
When is the application deadline for Milton Academy?
The application deadline for Milton Academy is Jan. 15.

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review
Description

Class of 2010
5.00
Wesleyan University
Milton has an impressive dedication to the collaborative learning process. The Harkness table is a stalwart of the school and something I am deeply appreciative of.. . .

Class of 2020
5.00
Claremont McKenna College
Milton is unique primarily due to the major emphasis on discussion in many classes through the harkness table method. This is prevalent in English and history classes. The organization of the student center allows for. . .

Class of 2016
5.00
University of Chicago
Milton Academy is a pretty racially diverse school. We don't really have social hierarchies. Our location is very convenient, and our grass is always green and healthy.. . .
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,950
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $63,950
  • Acceptance rate: 13%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

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