176 Edgerstoune Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 - 
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"The Hun School of Princeton is composed of wonderful students and competent, caring and concerned faculty and administrators. Complementing the extensive curricular offerings, Hun offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities that are intended to enhance our students' experiences and provide additional opportunities for them to explore their interests and develop their talents. The Hun School is an institution where students not only prepare for their next level of academic challenge but also acquire a background necessary for their successful entry to adulthood and acceptance of their citizenship responsibilities..."
Overview: |
The Hun School of
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1914 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 45 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 595 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 34% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 13% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 30% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1820 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 13 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 47% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $12 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $44,420 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $30,560 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 25% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Steven C. Bristol | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Cross Country | |
| Fencing | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2005-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Lehigh University | 16 | |
| Syracuse University | 16 | |
| Pennsylvania State University at University Park | 14 | |
| Princeton University | 13 | |
| The George Washington University | 13 | |
| Boston University | 12 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 11 | |
| Colgate University | 11 | |
| Cornell University | 11 | |
| Babson College | 10 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Location: Princeton, NJ
- The School is within walking distance of Princeton University, and about an hour away from both New York and Philadelphia.
- Enrollment: 595 students in grades 6-PG
- Upper School: 500 (70% day, 30% resident)
- Middle School: 95 (day only)
- Students come from 14 states and 20 countries
- Average Class Size: 12-14
- Faculty and Administration: 117
- 60 men, 57 women
- 52 hold Master's degrees
- 3 hold Doctorate degrees
- 29 live on campus
- 12 are graduates of The Hun School
- Academic Program: Over 100 courses offered
- Computer Science, English, English as a Second Language, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Health, History, Mathematics, and Science
- Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered in every discipline.
- Campus: 45 acres
- There are two Academic buildings that contain thirty-two classrooms, six science laboratories, three computer centers, a photography darkroom, an art studio, and a ceramics and sculpture studio. Other academic facilities include a newly renovated 35,000-volume library and television and radio broadcast studios.
- There are two boys' dorms and one girls' dorm. Each dorm has lounges equipped with televisions and cooking facilities. Students eat in a centrally located dining hall. A nurse who resides on campus staffs the clinic.
- The Student Activities Center houses a snack bar, a game room, and the bookstore.
- Athletic facilities include a gymnasium, a health and fitness center, eight tennis courts, a cross-country course, a turf playing field, six playing fields, and a 400-meter all-weather track.
- Athletics:
- Interscholastic competition in baseball, basketball, crew, cross country, fencing, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and track and field.
- Intramural programs are offered in seasonal sports, weight lifting, and dance. The goal of Intramural programs is to promote physical fitness.
- Extracurricular Opportunities:
- There are over twenty student clubs and organizations on campus. Organizations are student run and driven under the direction of faculty advisors. Clubs and activities are often organized around curricular and career interests. Students work on the student newspaper and yearbook, and take part in the plays, dance performances, foreign language dinners, math and science competitions, student elections, peer leadership groups, and community service activities.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Disabilites
- School accreditations:
- Middle States Association of Colleges and School, New Jersey Department of Education
- Profile last updated: 10/04/2010
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- Peddie School - 557 students - 8.6 mi. away - view location
- George School - 539 students - 12.4 mi. away - view location
- Blair Academy - 450 students - 46.9 mi. away - view location
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- Westtown School - 388 students - 53.9 mi. away - view location
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