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Linden Hall
212 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 1-800-258-5778

Established in 1746, Linden Hall is the oldest girls’ boarding school in the United States, located in the historic town of Lititz, PA and within a few hours of Washington D.C. and New York City. As a college preparatory school for grades 6-12 and a post graduate year, Linden Hall is dedicated to excellence in the education of young women. Founded in the belief that learning is not just for the classroom but for life, with an emphasis on the 4 C’s – Curriculum, Character, Culture, and Conditioning (Fitness) – Linden Hall offers a challenging academic program within a nurturing environment to best prepare women for the 21st century. Extensive arts and athletic programs ensure the education of the whole student. The school is a place where girls develop confidence and experience independence. A Linden Hall girl learns to ask questions, take risks, and become a leader.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 6-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-girls Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1746 1900
Campus Size 47 acres 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 160 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 70%
Average SAT Score 1815 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 8 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 17 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 65% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $2 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,990 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $16,990 $21,990
Tuition 5 day boarding $37,590 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 33% 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 78% -
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Kate R. Rill
Associate Director of Admissions Amy Weaver
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10 13


BasketballEquestrian
Field HockeyLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 21 23
 
 
AerobicsCiberchicks
DanceDrama Competition Team
Echo Literary MagazineEquestrian Team
HallmarksHalloween Parade
Hand Bell ChoirInternational Night
Kick BoxingLedger, School Newspaper
Linden Hall ChoirNational Honor Society
PhotographyPilates
Student CouncilStudent Council
Weight TrainingYearbook
Yoga 
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School Notes:
  • Linden Hall is a college preparatory school for 160 girls in grades 6-12 and PG. The school is located in the historic town of Lititz, Pa., an hour from Philadelphia and an hour and a half from Balitmore. The town is 7 miles north of Lancaster, Pa. and is serviced by bus, train and commercial airlines.
  • Linden Hall was established in 1746 and has the honor of being the oldest girls' boarding school in continuous operation in the United States. Linden Hall's philosophy maintains attention towards the whole girl - intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually.
  • On weekdays the girls pursue rigorous academic schedules, electives, extracurricular activities and evening studies. Weekends are balanced with relaxation, socializing, weekend trips and activities. Teachers serve as dorm parents and chaperones for dorm life, as well as for dances and special recreation, and cultural outings.
  • The teaching staff consists of 25 faculty members. The student-teacher ratio is 6:1. Beside the teaching staff, there are 30 other caring staff members who are part of the administrative staff, the maintenance and housekeeping staff, the dining hall staff and the riding staff. They all take special interest in and a caring attitude for each girl who attends the school.
  • The school is situated on 47 beautiful acres, two blocks from the town square of Lititz. The open, well-landscaped campus includes a modern 20-stall stable, indoor and outdoor riding areas, tennis courts, playing fields, and picnic areas. Indoor facilities include a new sports and fitness center with a dance studio and exercise room, a new arts center with a theater, gallery, art classrooms, kiln room, photography classrooms and a darkroom. The school's physical plant includes new modern buildings mixed among historic structures. The dormitories are between the classroom buildings and the dining room. All rooms are equipped with computer and internet connections. Linden Hall is truly a home away from home with girls from all over the world who become close "sisters."
  • Profile last updated: 05/26/2009
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