Camden Military Academy
- "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...".
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- The Citadel A couple things that make my school unique, is the superb training in leadership and excellence. As well as the environment which pushes everyone to achieve greatness. . .
- Stanly Community College I was not doing well. Lost with no direction. Basically I was failing subjects not attending school so we tried different ways even home school but I would not do the work. I was. . .
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Liberty University The teachers at CMA care. They not only care about your education, but they care about your success as an individual - no matter which direction you decide to head in life. Literally. . .
- Catawba College Camden Military Academy was a very different school. Not in the sense that it was strictly a military school, but because it has had a positive affect on me personally. As i chose to go. . .
- University of South Carolina The first unique aspect of the school is the combined military approach and the factor that not many students are allowed to attend. The way that there is a limited focus of students from. . .
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- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Camden Military | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 7-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1892 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 40 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 298 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 23%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 7%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 100%
|
67%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1050 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 24 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Monthly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (civilian clothes are allowed during free time) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$22,995 | $52,600 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
n/a | $28,270 |
| Tuition international students | $36,995 | $47,400 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $2,800 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 80%
|
55%
|
| Director of Admissions | Robert Casey Robinson | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Marshall Sheorn | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 16 |
| Courses | 33 hours of Dual Enrollment | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 14 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Drill Team, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Riflery, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 26 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Art Club, Battalion, Black Jack Drill Team (Pershing Rifles), Boy Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, CMA Archaeological Society, Drama Club, Driving School, Drum and Fife Corps, Equestrian Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fine Arts Club, Flight Lessons, Golf Club, International Club, Jazz Club, JROTC, Junior Leadership, KEY Club, Newspaper (School News), Paintball, Piano/Guitar Lessons, Robotics Team, Skateboarding, Social Media Team, | |
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.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia, CAPD, ADD/ADHD, Other mild learning differences
- School accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), National Association of Colleges and Schools (NAIS), American Military Schools and Colleges of the United States (AMSCUS), AdvancedEd
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