Kent School is an independent college preparatory boarding school serving grades 9-12 located in Kent, CT. We are guided by our motto - Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance - to educate our students intellectually, socially, ethically, and spiritually so that they will be prepared to contribute to the common good in the world beyond Kent School.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,950
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $52,000
- Acceptance rate: 29%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 296 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1906
1906
Campus Size
1200 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
520 students
315 students
% Students of Color
28%
25%
% International Students
26%
20%
% Students Boarding
93%
69%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1160 - 1485
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Bi-Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
71%
71%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$125 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$69,950
$62,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$52,000
$35,070
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$40,676
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
70%
-
Acceptance Rate
29%
58%
Director of Admissions
Amy Ober
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
22
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
65
23
Extracurriculars
Peer Mentoring
Club or Organization:
Amnesty International Club, Animal Rights Club, Anti-Bullying Club, Asian/Chinese Club, Biking Club, Bit N Spur Riding Club, Buddhist Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Dance Committee, Debate Club, Diversity Club, Earth Advocates, Entrepreneurship & Finance Club, Environment Club, Exclusive Service Club, Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS), Female Engineers, French Club, Girls Advocacy, Go Club, Habitat for Humanity, Hillel Society, Improv Club, International Club, Investment Club, Kent Daily Update (Student online news, info, contests), Model UN, Outdoors Club, Panache (Modern Dance Troupe), Peer Counselors, Philosphy Club, Photo Club, Playwriting Club, REACH - Remember Every Action Can Help, Service League, Single-Track Club, Social Justice Club, Steel Drum Band, Students of Color Alliance, Theater Club (travels to see plays and musicals), Yearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Bell Ringing Guild, Chapel, Concert Club, Dance Club, Hip Hop Club, Jazz Club, Kent Music Honor Society, Kent News - Student Newspaper, Kentettes - a cappella group, Orchestra, THE CAULDRON - literary magazine, World View Committee
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton Club, Club Soccer, Club Squash, Club Tennis, Debating, Fitness Club, Ping Pong Club, Stock Market Simulation Club, Yoga
Club or Organization:
Amnesty International Club, Animal Rights Club, Anti-Bullying Club, Asian/Chinese Club, Biking Club, Bit N Spur Riding Club, Buddhist Club, Chess Club, Coding Club, Dance Committee, Debate Club, Diversity Club, Earth Advocates, Entrepreneurship & Finance Club, Environment Club, Exclusive Service Club, Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS), Female Engineers, French Club, Girls Advocacy, Go Club, Habitat for Humanity, Hillel Society, Improv Club, International Club, Investment Club, Kent Daily Update (Student online news, info, contests), Model UN, Outdoors Club, Panache (Modern Dance Troupe), Peer Counselors, Philosphy Club, Photo Club, Playwriting Club, REACH - Remember Every Action Can Help, Service League, Single-Track Club, Social Justice Club, Steel Drum Band, Students of Color Alliance, Theater Club (travels to see plays and musicals), Yearbook Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Bell Ringing Guild, Chapel, Concert Club, Dance Club, Hip Hop Club, Jazz Club, Kent Music Honor Society, Kent News - Student Newspaper, Kentettes - a cappella group, Orchestra, THE CAULDRON - literary magazine, World View Committee
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton Club, Club Soccer, Club Squash, Club Tennis, Debating, Fitness Club, Ping Pong Club, Stock Market Simulation Club, Yoga
College Matriculation
Year: 2013 - 2015
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
New York University
15
George Washington University
14
Syracuse University
12
Colby College
11
University of California at Berkeley
10
Connecticut College
8
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
8
United States Naval Academy
8
Boston University
7
Cornell University
7
School Notes
- Kent School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, National Association of Independant Schools, National Association of Episcopal Schools
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kent School cost?
Kent School's tuition is approximately $69,950 for boarding students and $52,000 for day students.
What schools are Kent School often compared to?
Kent Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Choate Rosemary Hall by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Kent School?
The acceptance rate of Kent School is 29%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.
What sports does Kent School offer?
Kent School offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Riding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Kent School's ranking?
Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Kent School?
The application deadline for Kent School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The freedom Kent offers its students is truly unparalleled, and with freedom comes responsibility: Students quickly learn how to look after themselves and one another. If you're looking for a place to learn independence, and. . .
Kent's emphasis on individualized education is one of the elements that sets it apart from other boarding schools. The Studies Office allows students to choose classes that interest them the most, when they have completed. . .
Campus is beautiful and landscape around it. It was very relaxing walking around campus and looking at the beautiful mountain algo and Housatonic river.Teachers and advisors were available 24/7 and always happy to give advice. . .
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