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.
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- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Camden Military | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 7-12, PG | 7-12 |
| 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 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 40 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 300 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 23% | 23% |
| % International Students | 7% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% | 70% |
| 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 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $2,595 (Summer tuition ranges from $2595 to $4895 depending on the options available.) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $23,995 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $31,250 |
| Tuition international students | $36,995 | $50,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $2,800 (must apply each year and first year is income base) | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Robert Casey Robinson | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Andrei Sujka | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 18 |
| Courses | 33 hours of Dual Enrollment | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 21 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Drill Team, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Lacrosse, Markmanship, Marksmanship, Riding, Riflery, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 28 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Battalion, Black Jack Drill Team (Pershing Rifles), Boy Scouts, Business Case Cracker, Chess Club, Design & Architecture, Georgian Yearbook, Gosu Gaming, International Club, JROTC, Junior Leadership, KEY Club, Live Well Health Ambassadors, Newspaper (School News), Robotics Team, Skateboarding, Social Media Team Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Drum and Fife Corps, Fine Arts Club, Green Machine Recycling, Jazz Club, Piano/Guitar Lessons Recreational Athletic Programs: Flight Lessons, Golf Club, Paintball, Schoolreach Quiz team, 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.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia, CAPD, ADD/ADHD, Other mild learning differences
- Camden Military Academy accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), AdvancEd, National Association of Colleges and Schools (NAIS), American Military Schools and Colleges of the United States (AMSCUS), AdvancedEd
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