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Wyoming Seminary's Upper School, an independent coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is known as a place where students and teachers challenge themselves and each other to reach their academic and personal goals....
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Wyoming Seminary
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1844 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 22 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 442 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 14% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 20% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 43% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 26 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $45 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $41,500 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $20,500 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | David Damico John R. Eidam |
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| Associate Director of Admissions | Kevin Blaum | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Diving | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Temple University | 15 | |
| United States Naval Academy | 9 | |
| Boston University | 8 | |
| George Washington University | 7 | |
| Penn State | 6 | |
| Bucknell | 5 | |
| United States Military Academy | 5 | |
| Franklin and Marshall College | 4 | |
| Lafayette College | 4 | |
| Johns Hopkins University | 3 | |
School Notes:
- Wyoming Seminary's Upper School, an independent coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is known as a place where students and teachers challenge themselves and each others to reach their academic and personal goals.
- At the time of its founding in 1844 by the Methodist Church, 'seminary' was a common name for school. To this day, Wyoming Seminary maintains a connection with the Methodist Church but accepts students of all faiths. Although religious instruction is not part of our curriculum, a required Upper School course, “The Bible and Western Culture,” and weekly chapels are designed to challenge young people with Judeo-Christian values.
- School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, University Senate of the United Methodist Church, Pennsylvania Association of Private Academic Schools
- Profile last updated: 10/01/2010
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