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"Students worldwide choose an Exeter education for a host of reasons, primarily because of academic excellence. Exeter is known as one of the leading boarding high schools in the United States because it provides a stimulating environment where students can learn to question, to think, and to understand. An Exeter education can go a long way toward shaping a student's character, providing the foundation for a productive life..."
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Phillips Exeter
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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 | 1781 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 619 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 1063 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 38% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 9% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 81% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 2074 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1970 - 2230 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 83% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $850 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $39,890 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $30,820 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 47% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $31,900 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 90% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 19% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Michael Gary | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Cycling | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Water Polo | |
| Winter Track | Wrestling | |
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| Year: 2004 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Pennsylvania | 15 | |
| Harvard | 13 | |
| Princeton | 13 | |
| Columbia | 12 | |
| Georgetown | 10 | |
| New York University | 9 | |
| Dartmouth | 8 | |
| Yale | 8 | |
| Johns Hopkins | 7 | |
| Stanford | 7 | |
School Notes:
- Students worldwide choose an Exeter education for a host of reasons, primarily because of academic excellence. Exeter is known as one of the leading boarding high schools in the United States because it provides a stimulating environment where students can learn to question, to think, and to understand. An Exeter education can go a long way toward shaping a student's character, providing the foundation for a productive life.
- Profile last updated: 04/26/2011
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