Camden Military Academy
The academy's philosophy is to develop the 'whole man' to the end that he is prepared not only academically, but also emotionally, physically, and morally, to face the trials and meet the opportunities that will be his after he leaves Camden Military Academy.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 7-12, PG
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $27,995
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Camden Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
Affordability
School Overview
Year Founded
1892
1907
Campus Size
40 acres
126 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
300 students
300 students
% Students of Color
20%
26%
% International Students
5%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$27,995
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$34,900
Tuition international students
$36,995
$54,500
Summer Program Cost
$2,595
(Summer tuition ranges from $2595 to $4895 depending on the options available.)
(Summer tuition ranges from $2595 to $4895 depending on the options available.)
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$2,800
(must apply each year and first year is income base)
(must apply each year and first year is income base)
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
80%
58%
Director of Admissions
Robert Casey Robinson
Associate Director of Admissions
Mack Trapp
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
17
Courses
33 hours of Dual Enrollment
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
18
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Battalion, Black Jack Drill Team (Pershing Rifles), Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Georgian Yearbook, International Club, JROTC, Junior Leadership, KEY Club, Newspaper (School News), Robotics Team, Social Media Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Drum and Fife Corps, Fine Arts Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Flight Lessons, Golf Club, Paintball, Variety of Intramural Sports
Battalion, Black Jack Drill Team (Pershing Rifles), Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Georgian Yearbook, International Club, JROTC, Junior Leadership, KEY Club, Newspaper (School News), Robotics Team, Social Media Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Drum and Fife Corps, Fine Arts Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Flight Lessons, Golf Club, Paintball, Variety of Intramural Sports
School Notes
- The school's philosophy is to develop the "whole man" to the end that he is prepared not only academically, but also emotionally, physically, and morally, to face the trials and meet the opportunities that will be his after he leaves Camden Military Academy.
- Camden Military Academy accreditations: Cognia (formerly Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), American Military Schools and Colleges of the United States (AMSCUS)
Source: Verified school update
Alumni Reviews Review School
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One thing that separated Camden from any other school I've looked at or attended was the small and personal classes. My biggest class went from being 34 at a public school to 12 at Camden. . .
This school creates extreme bonds with brothers you will forever remember. Me and my brothers worked hard together, learned together, and learned the values of truth and discipline. Camden Military Academy is a life changer. . .
There is a brotherhood that can be found nowhere else. I would not trade in my experience here for anything. This has been a one in a lifetime experience. The teachers here can help the. . .
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