Wasatch Academy, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, is a college and life-preparatory boarding and day school for students grades 8-12 and postgraduates where every student is welcomed as they are and empowered to discover who they want to be. We provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment that prepares students to do good in our highly connected world through shared experiences.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12, PG
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $38,000
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 2 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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Top Rankings
Wasatch Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 279 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Learning Difference Programs
Dyslexia/ dysgraphia/ dyscalculia/ ADHD/ anxiety/ twice-exceptional
n/a
Year Founded
1875
1907
Campus Size
35 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
148 students
315 students
% Students of Color
22%
27%
% International Students
55%
21%
% Students Boarding
84%
67%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
48%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$7.7 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$71,000
(Includes tuition, room, board, and most weekend activities)
(Includes tuition, room, board, and most weekend activities)
$68,420
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$38,000
$36,400
Tuition international students
$74,000
$59,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$68,000
$49,624
% Students on Financial Aid
38%
39%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$38,787
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Dec. 15 / Feb. 2 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
70%
64%
Director of Admissions
Ryan John
Rebecca Nied
Rebecca Nied
Associate Director of Admissions
Jason Yang
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
18
Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chinese Language & Culture, AP Computer Science, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Precalculus, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP World History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
27
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Honor Council, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Peer Tutoring, Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Council (STUCO), Student Government, Student Prefecting, Sustainability Council, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Ceramics, Choir, Digital Arts, Digital Audio, Drawing, Engineering Arts, Guitar, Orchestra, Photography, Printmaking
Recreational Athletic Programs:
College Matriculation
School Notes
- Thank you for considering Wasatch Academy for your student. We are excited to work with your family and look forward to learning more about what you are seeking in your student's educational journey! Please call us at (800) 634-4690 or submit an inquiry form for us to reach out to you.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia/ dysgraphia/ dyscalculia/ ADHD/ anxiety/ twice-exceptional
- Wasatch Academy accreditations: National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- School Mascot: Timothy Tiger
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wasatch Academy cost?
Wasatch Academy's tuition is approximately $71,000 for boarding students and $38,000 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wasatch Academy?
The acceptance rate of Wasatch Academy is 70%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
What sports does Wasatch Academy offer?
Wasatch Academy offers 19 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Mountain Biking, Riding, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Wasatch Academy's ranking?
Wasatch Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of international students.
When is the application deadline for Wasatch Academy?
The application deadline for Wasatch Academy is Dec. 15 / Feb. 2 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Feb. 2 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
Description
I was blessed with the opportunity to attend Wasatch as a teenager, and the experience shaped my life. In the years that followed, I have continued to follow the school, and I hope to one. . .
Rural area, international environment, attentive staff and faculty, student-focus activities-those are what Wasatch is praised for but what really impressed me was a speech given on Founder's Day about our endowment. Mr Loftin (school headmaster). . .
Wasatch Academy's location in central Utah definitely adds a very unique feel to the school Even though Mt. Pleasant is a rural town, the proximity to Provo and SLC allows students to get the best. . .
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