Choate Rosemary Hall
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $61,760
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $47,550
- 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 298 schools) for:
School Overview
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Tuition Cost
(As of June 30, 2020)
(Boarding Students)
(Day Students)
(Average Family Contribution $10,713)
Acceptance Rate
AP / Advanced Courses
Sports
Extracurriculars
African American Heritage Choir, Anime, Explore Japanese Culture, Expolre Japanese Culture, Antique Restoration, Art Co-op, Arts and Crafts Club, Create Expressively with Unusual Materials, Asian Exploration, Belly Dancing, Black Awareness Table (BAT), Caxy Keys, Chess, Improve Levels of Concentration, Choate Mock Trial Club, Ciberchicks, Classic Film, Classic Movie Club, Thoughtful Discussion of Cinematic Classics, Cultural Diversity Club, Dance Class, Documentary Film, Drama Competition Team, Echo Literary Magazine, ECO-SAS, Equestrian Team, Foreign Film Club, Forensics Club, Free the Children, French Conversation, Global Awareness Club, Global Outreach, Growing A Future Organization, Herodotus Society, High School Government Association, High Society, Hillel, Hip Hop Club, Hispanic-Latino Forum, Horizons Historical Review, Horsebackriding (English), Hot Wings Club, Interact Club-Rotary International, Japanese Club, Judicial Committee, Junior State of America, Juniorettes, Kid's Club, Korean Society, Latin National Honors Society, Library Club (TALK), Lights Beyond Lights, Literary Magazine (Lit Mag), Literary Magazine Club, Lorem Ipsum, Make-a-Wish, Math Team, Mental Health at Choate, Middle Eastern Alliance for Peace, Middle School Student Government Association, Military Police, Mock Trial Club, Model Congress, Model U.N., Model UN, Mountain Lion Club, Movie Appreciation Club, Music Listening Club, Muslim Student Union, Muslim Students Association, MVAA, Native American Cultural Club, noise. - music magazine, Operation Smile, Outdoors/Ski Club, Overtime - sports publication, Oxfam, P. A. Political Society, Paint Ball, Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Respect, Peer Educators (healthy decisions), Peer Tutor Club, Phillipian, Philomathean Society, Philosophy Club, PHIT (Physical Health Information), Photo & Graphics = Art 2, Photography Club, Physics Club, Players Club, Poets & Writers, Political and Current Events (PACE), Protection of Animals and Wildlife (PAW), Readers United, Reading, Recycle Club, Right Rwanda, Sailing, Salsa, Self Government Association, Self-defence, Sewing and Needlepoint Club, Sexual Minorities and Straight Supporters (SMASS), Spanish Club, Special Populations Skate, Special Populations Swim, Spectrum, Stage Crew Club, Backstage Area and Equipment Functions, Step Squad, Student Council, Student DJ Association, Students Advocating Gender Equality, Students Against Climate Change, Students for a Free Tibet, Students for Life America, Students for Students, Teach Choate, Teach Music, Teach Wallingford-Tutoring, The Press - campus sports news, Theater Trips, Thesarus Yearbook, Tour Guiding, Travel Club, UNICEF, Unidos, Water polo, Women for Women at Choate, Women of the World, Write Club, WWEB-FM Radio Station, Yearbook, Young Centrists, Young Democrats, Young Republicans, Zoo Keepers Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Handbell Choir, Kaprophones - male a cappella, Lilith - female a cappella, Maiyeros - male a cappella, Meditation Club, Puppy Playtime Club, Learn How to Raise and Train a Puppy, Stonatos - student & faculty a cappella, Whimawehs (female a cappella)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic Support, Mesa Espanola, Paintball, Ping-Pong Association of Student Table-Tennis Athletes (PASTA), Sunday Soccer
College Matriculation
School Notes
- Students from across the nation and the globe thrive in our rigorous, resource-rich academic community. Our LEED-Gold mathematics and computer science facility includes a flexible space for robotics, as well as, i.d.Lab spaces that will allow our students to imagine, invent, dream, and design. Other unique opportunities include a year-long interdisciplinary honors Environmental Immersion Program at the LEED Platinum Kohler Environmental Center and a new space for community and the Arts.
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Choate Rosemary Hall cost?
Choate Rosemary Hall's tuition is approximately $61,760 for boarding students and $47,550 for day students.
What schools are Choate Rosemary Hall often compared to?
Choate Rosemary Hallis often viewed alongside schools like The Hotchkiss School, Deerfield Academy, Phillips Academy Andover 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 58%. 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 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling.
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 extracurriculars offered, High # of AP/advanced courses offered and High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Choate Rosemary Hall?
The application deadline for Choate Rosemary Hall is Jan. 15.
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