"The Linsly School promotes academic excellence, inspries lifelong learning, develops future leaders and emphasizes character development.
Located one hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and two hours east of Columbus, Ohio along the rolling hills of Wheeling, WV.
Founded in 1814, Linsly School is the oldest college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Linsly is an independent day/boarding school serving 468 students, including 105 boarding students representing 9 different states and 24 different countries.
One hundred percent of graduates attend college. Campus activities include interest groups, community service, honor societies, yoga classes, cooking classes, and much more.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 7-12
- Grades: (Day Students) 5-12
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $40,740
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $17,850
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Linsly School ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 97 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
7-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
5-12
6-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1814
1907
Campus Size
65 acres
125 acres
Colors
Orange & Black
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
447 students
315 students
% Students of Color
18%
27%
% International Students
15%
21%
% Students Boarding
25%
67%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
11
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
72%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$28 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$40,740
(Lower school. Upper school boarding: $42,740 )
(Lower school. Upper school boarding: $42,740 )
$68,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$17,850
(Lower school day tudents Upper school day students: $19,850 )
(Lower school day tudents Upper school day students: $19,850 )
$36,400
% Students on Financial Aid
62%
39%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$21,700
(Average Financial Aid Grant for Boarding Students)
(Average Financial Aid Grant for Boarding Students)
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
60%
-
Acceptance Rate
65%
64%
Director of Admissions
Mr. Robert J. Zitzelsberger
Associate Director of Admissions
Mrs. Crissy D'Aquila
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
11
18
Courses
Calculus BC, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Computer Science, Government, Human Geography, Language & Composition, Latin: Vergil, Literature & Composition, Psychology, US History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
33
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
3D Printing, After School Art Club, Animal Shelter Club, Anime, Camera Club, Chess Club, Childrens Museum Club, Classics Club, Corridor Monitors, Environment Club, Eye of the Eagle (Newspaper), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fishing Club, Foreign Language Honor Societies, Forensics Club, Graphic Recording, Introductory Tennis, Irving Society, KaMakani Flyers, math league, North Hawaii Youth Coalition, Outdoors Program, Owlet, peer assistance program, Red Key, sea turtle research, Secular Student Syndicate, SEEDS, Shakespeare Contest, Ski and Snowboard Club, Ultimate Frisbee
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Red Cross Youth Group
College Matriculation
Year: 2020 - 2024
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
West Virginia University
58
The Ohio State University
11
High Point University
10
University of Kentucky
10
Miami University - Oxford
9
University of Pittsburgh
9
Boston University
8
Washington and Jefferson College
7
New York University
6
Dickinson College
5
School Notes
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Did You Know?
- 100% of Linsly students matriculate at four year colleges or universities
- 55% of Linsly faculty members hold advanced degrees
- The oldest college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains, Linsly emphasizes traditional values and character development
- Student to faculty ratio 7:1
- 24 faculty live on campus
- 48% of the faculty have 10 or more years of experience teaching at Linsly
- Resident students at Linsly live in a warm neighborhood community that consists of dormitories and faculty residences
- The ratio of on campus faculty to resident students is one of the best in the country, 3:1
- Student dormitories are literally extensions of faculty homes
- Residence life at Linsly provides a structured, safe and disciplined environment
- Resident students and faculty members eat a sit down dinner together every evening
- Resident students have mandatory study sessions every evening supervised by faculty members
- Weekends for resident students include fun, organized activities.
- Student dormitories are wired for internet access
- Linsly's 65 acre campus includes top quality facilities including:
- The Williams Visual Arts Center, home to art studios, a ceramics room and a complete photography laboratory
- Indoor Pool
- The Hess Center, a complete wood working shop
- The Stifel Field House, with regulation basketball court and volleyball court, weight room, aerobics room and renovated locker rooms.
- Boarding students enjoy leisure time in the Simmons Student Center
- The Linsly School accreditations: ISACS, TABS, NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Simmons '82 - Chairman and CEO of PPD (Pharmaceutical Product Development)
- C.J. Goodwin '08 - Current NFL athlete. Competed in Super Bowl LI with the Atlanta Falcons
- Jack Canfield '62 - Co-author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Author of The Success Principles.
- James McNulty '60 - Retired CEO of Parsons Corp - an engineering, construction, technical, and professional services firm
- Ashley Battle '00 - Former WNBA Basketball Player. Currently working for the NBA.
- School Motto: Forward and no retreat
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Linsly School cost?
The Linsly School's tuition is approximately $40,740 for boarding students and $17,850 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Linsly School?
The acceptance rate of The Linsly School is 65%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from The Linsly School?
The Linsly School famous alumni include: David Simmons '82, C.J. Goodwin '08, Jack Canfield '62, James McNulty '60 and Ashley Battle '00.
What sports does The Linsly School offer?
The Linsly School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is The Linsly School's ranking?
The Linsly School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Least expensive tuition and High percentage of students on financial aid.
When is the application deadline for The Linsly School?
The application deadline for The Linsly School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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