Carson Long Military Academy

200 N. Carlisle St., New Bloomfield, PA 17068 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 717-582-2121

Carson Long Military Institute is the oldest boarding school with military training in the United States. Carson Long emphasis is placed upon providing a preparatory education that positions the majority of graduating students to pursue a post graduate (college) career. There is a low teacher-to-student ratio in most classes and a focus on individualized instruction. English as a Second Language (ESL) is offered, and advanced honors courses are available for students who desire a more demanding curriculum.

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Carson Long Military
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Definition of Terms
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered. 6-12 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1836 1906
Campus Size 60 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 142 students 296 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent International Students 23% 18%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 69%
Average SAT Score n/a * National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size n/a 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree n/a 64%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $21,900 $42,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $23,900
Tuition international students $21,900 $40,100
Tuition 5 day boarding $19,400 $32,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 34%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,500 $18,500
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 62% 60%
Director of Admissions CPT Craig Martel  

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 9 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Drill Team Football
Marksmanship Soccer
Tennis Track and Field
Wrestling

School Notes:

  • The Carson Long experience teaches important life skills, teamwork, problem-solving, time management, and more which serves students well upon graduation. Extra curricular activities including major sports,club activities, rifle team, and drum and bugle corps. Students attend worship services of their faith each Sunday.
  • The Army Junior ROTC training program motivates our cadets to be better citizens. A wide range of subjects and life skills helps reinforce other areas of academic curriculum - strong skills, communications, leadership, and citizenship.
  • Carson Long is governed by a 15 member Board of Trustees and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • School accreditations: NAIS, PAIS, Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the US, and TABS
  • Profile last updated: 05/10/2011

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