Camden Military Academy

520 Hwy. 1 North, Camden, SC 29020 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: 800-948-6291 or 803-
Grades: (Boarding) 7-12, PG | 302 students
"The school's philosophy is to develop the 'whole man' to the end that he is prepared not only academically, but also emotionally, physically, and morally, to face the trials and meet the opportunities that will be his after he leaves Camden Military Academy..."

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| 2012 School Data
Camden Military
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 7-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1892 1906
Campus Size 40 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 302 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 23% 18%
Percent International Students 7% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 67%
Average SAT Score 1050 * National Avg. »View
Average ACT score 24 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Less than once a month Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal
(civilian clothes are allowed during free time)		 Casual
Average Class Size 15 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 18 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 50% 65%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $19,995 $44,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $25,100
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,800 $19,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 80% 60%
Director of Admissions Robert Casey Robinson  

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List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cross Country
Drill Team Football
Golf Lacrosse
Marksmanship Soccer
Tennis Track and Field
Wrestling

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 23 24
Extracurriculars
Art Club/ Lessons Batallion Staff
Boy Scouts of America Civil Air Patrol
CMA Archaeological Society Drama Club
Driving School Equestrian
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Fine Arts Club
Golf International Club
Jazz Band JROTC
Junior Leadership KEY Club
Newspaper (School News) Paintball
Piano/Guitar Lessons Robotics Team
Skateboarding Social Media Team
Variety of Intramural Sports

School Notes:

  • The school's philosophy is to develop the "whole man" to the end that he is prepared not only academically, but also emotionally, physically, and morally, to face the trials and meet the opportunities that will be his after he leaves Camden Military Academy.
  • LD types supported: Dyslexia, CAPD, ADD/ADHD, Other mild learning differences
  • School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), National Association of Colleges and Schools (NAIS), American Military Schools and Colleges of the United States (AMSCUS)

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Nearby Schools:

Camden Military Academy
Gr. 7-12 | All-Boys | 0 mi. away
Ben Lippen School
Gr. K-12 | Co-Ed | 32.1 mi. away

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