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Choate Rosemary Hall

5.00 (30 reviews)
333 Christian Street Wallingford CT 06492
Tel: (203) 697-2239
www.choate.edu
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 859 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,420
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,990
  • Acceptance rate: 16%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo #4 - World-class faculty comprises dedicated educators who are passionate about inspiring and guiding students. With expertise across various fields, they foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning. Through mentorship and personalized attention, Choate's faculty creates a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally.
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo #5 - Choate's valued traditions and strong school spirit bring our community together in celebration and camaraderie. From spirited athletic events to cherished annual traditions, students forge lasting bonds and create unforgettable memories, fostering a deep sense of pride and belonging.
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo #6 - Colony Hall serves as the heart of Choate's community, where students gather for meetings, performances, and special events. With its historic charm and versatile design, Colony Hall provides a welcoming space that fosters connection and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff.
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo #7 - Choate offers a range of housing options, from large, lively dormitories to small, close-knit houses. Each residence is overseen by faculty advisors, with older students serving as prefects to mentor and support younger students.
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo #8 - Choate's Kohler Environmental Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to environmental research and education. It features three laboratories, two classrooms, and a greenhouse. The center hosts the Environmental Immersion Program, a year-long residential and interdisciplinary experience for fifth and sixth form students committed to environmental stewardship and conservation.
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About the School

  • Choate Rosemary Hall is a co-educational boarding and day school in Wallingford, Connecticut, providing a transformative educational experience for 850 students in grades 9-12.
  • Choate is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cohesive community that celebrates diversity and instills life-long habits of learning, leadership, and service.
  • Choate is committed to enrolling exceptional students and to preparing them to achieve success in all aspects of their lives.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 859 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,420
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,990
  • Acceptance rate: 16%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Choate Rosemary Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 271 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
School Resources
Large financial endowment
School Resources
Highest endowment/student
Selectivity
Low acceptance rates
Offering Breadth
Most sports offered
Offering Breadth
Most extracurriculars offered
Offering Breadth
High # of AP/advanced courses offered
Student Test Scores
High average SAT scores
Student Test Scores
High ACT scores

School Overview

2026 School Data
Choate Rosemary Hall
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1890
1906
Campus Size
458 acres
130 acres
School Calendar
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School Motto
Be Undefinable

Student Body

Enrollment
859 students
319 students
% Students of Color
41%
27%
% International Students
18%
21%
% Students Boarding
75%
65%
Average SAT Score
1401
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1220 - 1510
-
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
73%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Summer Program Details
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Accreditations
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
# of AP Courses Offered
26
18
Courses
AP Art HistoryAP Biology
AP Calculus AB (3 terms)AP Calculus AB (4 terms)
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP Chinese Language and CultureAP Computer Science
AP English Language & CompositionAP English Literature & Composition
AP Environmental ScienceAP European History
AP French Language and CultureAP Macroeconomics
AP MicroeconomicsAP Music Theory and Harmony
AP Physics C: Electricity & MagnetismAP Physics C: Mechanics
AP PsychologyAP Spanish Language and Culture
AP StatisticsAP United States History
AP US Government and PoliticsAP World History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$396 million
(As of June 30, 2020)
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$71,420
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$54,990
$40,400
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$54,063
(offsetting 79% of tuition)
$25,000

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Admissions

Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
16%
64%
Director of Admissions
Jeffrey Beaton
Application URL
Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
25
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
DivingField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SailingSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballWater Polo
Wrestling
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Wild Boar

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
153
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
African American Heritage ChoirAnime
Explore Japanese CultureExpolre Japanese Culture
Antique RestorationArt Co-op
Arts and Crafts ClubCreate Expressively with Unusual Materials
Asian ExplorationBelly Dancing
Black Awareness Table (BAT)Caxy Keys
ChessImprove Levels of Concentration
Choate Mock Trial ClubCiberchicks
Classic FilmClassic Movie Club
Thoughtful Discussion of Cinematic ClassicsCultural Diversity Club
Dance ClassDocumentary Film
Drama Competition TeamEcho Literary Magazine
ECO-SASEquestrian Team
Foreign Film ClubForensics Club
Free the ChildrenFrench Conversation
Global Awareness ClubGlobal Outreach
Growing A Future OrganizationHerodotus Society
High School Government AssociationHigh Society
HillelHip Hop Club
Hispanic-Latino ForumHorizons Historical Review
Horsebackriding (English)Hot Wings Club
Interact Club-Rotary InternationalJapanese Club
Judicial CommitteeJunior State of America
JuniorettesKid's Club
Korean SocietyLatin National Honors Society
Library Club (TALK)Lights Beyond Lights
Literary Magazine (Lit Mag)Literary Magazine Club
Lorem IpsumMake-a-Wish
Math TeamMental Health at Choate
Middle Eastern Alliance for PeaceMiddle School Student Government Association
Military PoliceMock Trial Club
Model CongressModel U.N.
Model UNMountain Lion Club
Movie Appreciation ClubMusic Listening Club
Muslim Student UnionMuslim Students Association
MVAANative American Cultural Club
noise. - music magazineOperation Smile
Outdoors/Ski ClubOvertime - sports publication
OxfamP. A. Political Society
Paint BallTeamwork
SportsmanshipRespect
Peer Educators (healthy decisions)Peer Tutor Club
PhillipianPhilomathean Society
Philosophy ClubPHIT (Physical Health Information)
Photo & Graphics = Art 2Photography Club
Physics ClubPlayers Club
Poets & WritersPolitical and Current Events (PACE)
Protection of Animals and Wildlife (PAW)Readers United
ReadingRecycle Club
Right RwandaSailing
SalsaSelf Government Association
Self-defenceSewing and Needlepoint Club
Sexual Minorities and Straight Supporters (SMASS)Spanish Club
Special Populations SkateSpecial Populations Swim
SpectrumStage Crew Club
Backstage Area and Equipment FunctionsStep Squad
Student CouncilStudent DJ Association
Students Advocating Gender EqualityStudents Against Climate Change
Students for a Free TibetStudents for Life America
Students for StudentsTeach Choate
Teach MusicTeach Wallingford-Tutoring
The Press - campus sports newsTheater Trips
Thesarus YearbookTour Guiding
Travel ClubUNICEF
UnidosWater polo
Women for Women at ChoateWomen of the World
Write ClubWWEB-FM Radio Station
YearbookYoung Centrists
Young DemocratsYoung Republicans
Zoo Keepers Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Handbell ChoirKaprophones - male a cappella
Lilith - female a cappellaMaiyeros - male a cappella
Meditation ClubPuppy Playtime Club
Learn How to Raise and Train a PuppyStonatos - student & faculty a cappella
Whimawehs (female a cappella)


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic SupportMesa Espanola
PaintballPing-Pong Association of Student Table-Tennis Athletes (PASTA)
Sunday Soccer

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Yale University
54
New York University
45
Columbia University
39
Boston College
37
University of Chicago
34
George Washington University
31
Harvard University
27
Brown University
26
Cornell University
26
University of Pennsylvania
25
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School Notes

  • Students from across the nation and the globe thrive in our rigorous and supportive learning community.
  • Choate's dedication to sustainability is evident in its five LEED certified buildings, showcasing a commitment to reducing its environmental impact through energy-efficient design and responsible resource stewardship.
  • The school's rigorous academic curriculum guides students to think critically, communicate clearly, understand various methods of intellectual inquiry, and develop a global perspective on cultural, social, political, and environmental issues
  • Choate Rosemary Hall prioritizes an innovative and holistic approach to education, nurturing students' intellectual curiosity and preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Adlai Stevenson ’18 - former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
    • John F. Kennedy ’35 - 35th President of the United States
    • Edward Albee ’46 - Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright
    • Robert D. McCallum Jr. ’64 - former U.S. Ambassador to Australia
    • Glenn Close '65 - Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe Award-winning film and stage actress
    • Victoria J. Nuland ’79 - former U.S. Representative to NATO
    • Paul Giamatti '85 - Emmy Award-winning broadway and film actor
    • Angela Ruggiero ’98 - four-time Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Champion
    • Chris Denorfia '98 - center fielder for the San Diego Padres
    • Hilary Knight '07 - 2010 Olympic Ice Hockey Champion, youngest member of Team USA
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Choate Rosemary Hall cost?
Choate Rosemary Hall's tuition is approximately $71,420 for boarding students and $54,990 for day students.
What schools are Choate Rosemary Hall often compared to?
Choate Rosemary Hall is often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Phillips Exeter Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Choate Rosemary Hall?
The acceptance rate of Choate Rosemary Hall is 16%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%. Choate Rosemary Hall's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Choate Rosemary Hall?
Choate Rosemary Hall famous alumni include: Adlai Stevenson ’18, John F. Kennedy ’35, Edward Albee ’46, Robert D. McCallum Jr. ’64, Glenn Close '65, Victoria J. Nuland ’79, Paul Giamatti '85, Angela Ruggiero ’98, Chris Denorfia '98 and Hilary Knight '07.
What sports does Choate Rosemary Hall offer?
Choate Rosemary Hall offers 25 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. Choate Rosemary Hall is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
Does Choate Rosemary Hall offer a summer program?
Yes, Choate Rosemary Hall offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Choate Rosemary Hall's ranking?
Choate Rosemary Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large financial endowment, Highest endowment/student, Low acceptance rates, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, High # of AP/advanced courses offered, High average SAT scores and High ACT scores.
When is the application deadline for Choate Rosemary Hall?
The application deadline for Choate Rosemary Hall is Jan. 15.

Alumni Reviews Review School

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Description

Class of 2017
5.00
University of Southern California
At Choate, I felt that the faculty and administration really cared about my wellbeing and growth. Classes were mostly organized to allow for discussion and office hours were easy to attend and allowed for personal. . .

Class of 2016
5.00
Barnard College
Choate has a diverse and interesting study body from all around the world. While it is an old and prestigious boarding school, I found Choate to be less traditional than some of its peer schools. . .

Class of 2019
5.00
Stanford University
The community is definitely Choate's greatest asset, and the admissions folk do a great job of picking students. We're a pretty chill bunch, so you won't find much of the cut-throat competitiveness that usually accompanies. . .
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  • Grades: 9-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 859 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,420
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,990
  • Acceptance rate: 16%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update
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