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Tilton School
30 School Street, Tilton, NH 03276 - View a map of this school Map tel: 603-286-1733
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"Founded in 1845, Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 230 consists of 50 day students and 180 boarding students from 20 states and 15 countries. Although the 'Tilton Experience' is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and set new goals..."


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Tilton School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 8-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation United Methodist Non-denominational
Year Founded 1845 1899
Campus Size 146 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 230 students 294 students
Percent International Students 18% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 78% 72%
Average SAT Score 1045 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Weekly
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 9 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 43% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $12 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,725 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $21,150 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 38% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 18,910 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 52% 60%
Director of Admissions Katherine Saunders
Associate Director of Admissions Candace Landroche
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 16 13

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Field HockeyFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseNordic Skiing
Rock ClimbingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 20 22
  Extracurriculars
 
A CappellaAdopt-a-Highway
American Red CrossCenter for Leadership
DebateLiterary Magazine
NewspaperOutdoor Program
Oxfam AmericaRecycling
Spaulding Youth CenterStage Band
Strength and Conditioning PogramThe Bread and Roses Soup Kitchen
The New Hampshire Veteran's HomeThe Tilton-Northfield Youth Assistance Program
Tilton Arts CoalitionToys for Tots
Winter WildernessYearbook
School Notes:
  • Founded in 1845, Tilton School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Tilton's student body of 230 consists of 50 day students and 180 boarding students from 20 states and 15 countries. Although the 'Tilton Experience' is different for every student, it challenges all students to try new things, learn new skills, and set new goals.
  • Profile last updated: 11/20/2006
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