- "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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- 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 | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 298 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 23%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 7%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 100%
|
68%
|
| 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 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
n/a | $28,500 |
| Tuition international students | $36,995 | $47,000 |
| % 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%
|
57%
|
| 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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