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Deerfield Academy

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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1. Class of 2009, enrolled at Princeton University

2. Class of 2008, enrolled at Middlebury College

3. Class of 2002, enrolled at Brown University

4. Class of 2002, enrolled at Hamilton College

5. Class of 2002, enrolled at Johns Hopkins University

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Deerfield Academy

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Overview:
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	1900
Campus Size	280 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	630 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	25%	18%
Percent International Students	12%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	87%	70%
Average SAT Score	2020	*National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	1880 - 2200	-
Offers Post-Grad Year	Yes	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Formal	Casual
Average Class Size	12	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	19	14
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	70%	60%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$325 million	$15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$41,900	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$30,060	$22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid	35%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$34,000	$18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Jan. 15	Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application	No	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	88%	-
Acceptance Rate	16%	60%
Director of Admissions	Patricia Gimbel
Associate Director of Admissions	Debra Dohrmann

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

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

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Aerobics

Albany Road, Lit Magazine

Alpine Skiing

Amnesty International

Angling Club

Animal Rights Club

Aquarium Society

Asian Student Association

Ballet

Ballroom Dancing

Basketball

Black Student Coalition

Classical Music Society

Community Service

Computer Club

Current Issues Speakers Club

Dance

Debate Forum

Deerfield Dance Club

Deerfield Scroll -- Student Newspaper

Diversity Task Force

Elements

Environmental Action Group

Get Rid of Homophobia

International Club

Italian Club

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College Matriculation:
Year: 2002-2006	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	Brown	45
	Harvard	41
	UPenn	38
	Georgetown	34
	Middlebury	33
	Cornell	32
	Yale	32
	Princeton	27
	Columbia	22
	Williams	19

School accreditations: NEASC
Sample of notable school alumni:
- King Abdullah - King of Jordan
- John McPhee - Author
- Buddy Teevens - Collegiate football coach
- Matthew Fox - Actor
Profile last updated: 10/31/2009