Fork Union Military Academy
Tel: 1-800-462-3862
P.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
Fork Union, VA 23055
- "Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia, is a Christian, college preparatory, military-style boarding school for young men in Grades 7 through 12 and postgraduates.
- Fork Union was founded in 1898 and has a rich tradition promoting character, leadership, and scholarship...".
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- Hampden-Sydney College There is no other school in the country that takes immature boys and turns them into total men. Body/Mind/Spirit are the three core values that FUMA strives to advance, and they do one helluva job. . .
- United States Naval Academy The one subject program allowed me to focus on a subject and master it before moving on to the next...this immersion made a big difference for me. The Military, religious atmosphere give me an. . .
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| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | Fork Union Military | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 7-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1898 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 1305 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 535 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 29% | 20% |
| % International Students | 10% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 97% | 68% |
| Average SAT Score | 1525 | * 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 | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $15.6 million | $17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $31,275 | $53,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $21,000 | $28,560 |
| Tuition international students | $36,600 | $47,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 11000 | $22,700 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | COL Tripp Billingsley | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | MAJ Robert Grant | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 | 14 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Orienteering, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 23 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Battalion, Catholic, Honor, National Honor Society Club or Organization: Boy Scouts, Cadet Newspaper - The Sabre, Chess Club, Classic Cinema Club, Community Service Club, Debate Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fishing Club, Quadrille, Retan Rifles, SCUBA Club, Water Polo Club, Woodworking Club Arts and Music Programs: Bagpiping Club, Band, Choir, Chorale Recreational Athletic Programs: Paintballing Club, Table Tennis Clu | |
School Notes
- Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia, is a Christian, college preparatory, military-style boarding school for young men in Grades 7 through 12 and postgraduates. Fork Union was founded in 1898 and has a rich tradition promoting character, leadership, and scholarship.
- Upper School students follow a unique "One-Subject Plan" of study, concentrating on a single major subject every seven weeks. Middle School students follow a traditional middle school schedule. The mission of Fork Union Military Academy is to provide young men a college preparatory education in a residential, Christian environment.
- Using the best aspects of the military system, the Academy teaches its cadets responsibility, leadership, discipline, and pride by providing an atmosphere in which spiritual, mental, and physical growth can flourish. In addition to our high-quality academics, our athletic program is outstanding. Our school has produced two Heisman Trophy winners (Vinny Testaverde and Eddie George), one Heisman Trophy finalist (Chris Perry), many professional NFL and NBA players, and Olympians.
- Fork Union Military Academy is located within the small village of Fork Union in Central Virginia on a large wooded tract of more than 1,300 acres. This rural setting provides a sanctuary from the noises and bad influences associated with larger cities and suburbs, and gives students wide open spaces for orienteering, cross country, and other outdoor activities. With fewer external distractions, our peaceful, pastoral environment is ideal for this school.Fork Union has a number of endowed scholarships that are awarded to cadets based on various qualifications such as leadership, character, academic performance, and other qualities specific to the scholarship fund.
- School accreditations: Accreditated by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sonny Randle, '54 - Sportscaster, former NFL wide receiver
- Plaxico Burress, '96 - NFL football player, wide receiver for New York Giants
- Gen. John T. Chain, Jr., '52 - Former Commander In Chief of the Strategic Air Command
- Robert S. Bloxom, '55 - Virginia's Secretary of Agriculture
- Charles Edwin Estes, '43 - CEO of Great Coastal, a nationwide trucking company
- John Bassett Vaughan, '48 - Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Company
- Edward Telling, '38 - Former Chairman & CEO of Sears
- Kevin Plank, '91 - President & Founder of Under Armour
- Billy Campbell, '76 - Actor
- Lloyd Dobyns, '53 - Fomer NBC News Reporter/Correspondent
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