Office of Admission, Deerfield, MA 01342 - 
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"Deerfield prepares its students for both college and the world beyond, yet its graduates return often, remembering the Academy for the important role it played in their lives. Friendships that last a lifetime, teachers who made a difference, perspectives broadened and refined, pride in the Academy and loyalty to its tradition: these are the hallmarks of a Deerfield education..."
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Deerfield Academy
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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 | 1797 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 280 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 630 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 27% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 14% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 88% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 2000 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1900 - 2200 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $368 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $45,450 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $32,575 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 35% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $36,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 13 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 87% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Patricia Gimbel | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Debra Dohrmann | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 22 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Cycling | |
| Dance | Diving | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Squash | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Water Polo | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Georgetown | 44 | |
| Harvard | 39 | |
| Yale | 37 | |
| Brown | 30 | |
| Univ. of Penn | 29 | |
| Middlebury | 25 | |
| Colgate | 23 | |
| Trinity | 23 | |
| Tufts | 23 | |
| Williams | 20 | |
School Notes:
- School accreditations: NEASC
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- King Abdullah - King of Jordan
- John McPhee - Author
- Buddy Teevens - Collegiate football coach
- Matthew Fox - Actor
- Profile last updated: 11/02/2011
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