The girls of Linden Hall have been defying expectations since 1746.
As America's oldest independent boarding and day school for girls, we enroll 115 students in grades 6-12 and our stellar post-graduate program.
We fly airplanes, build robots, recite Shakespeare, psychoanalyze Batman, win art competitions, gallop across campus on horseback, and so much more! Located in "America's Coolest Small Town" of Lititz, Pennsylvania, our historic 49-acre campus in the heart of Amish Country is just steps from pizza shops, ice cream parlors, cafes, local chocolate, and the nation's oldest pretzel factory.
Linden Hall is also easily accessible from major transport hubs like Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City.
Girls come to Linden Hall from 15 states and more than two dozen countries.
Our rigorous college-preparatory curriculum includes more than 20 AP classes, yet our average class size is only 8 students.
Each year, our graduates receive offers of admission to some of the best colleges across the globe including Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Duke, Barnard, Swarthmore, Amherst, Wellesley, USC, McGill, and the University of Edinburgh.
Excited yet?! We'd love to show you if Linden Hall is the right match for you.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: (Boarding) 6-12, PG
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $65,930
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $29,208
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Linden Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 290 schools) for:
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Year Founded
1746
1906
Campus Size
49 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
115 students
310 students
% Students of Color
43%
25%
% International Students
35%
20%
% Students Boarding
70%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
17
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$65,930
$64,460
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$29,208
$35,900
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$55,995
$46,000
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Acceptance Rate
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
16
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
A Capella Group, Black Alliance Club, Chinese Club, Club Med, DECA, Eco Club, Key Club, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Piano Club, Student Newspaper, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Orchestra, Theater, Visual Arts
A Capella Group, Black Alliance Club, Chinese Club, Club Med, DECA, Eco Club, Key Club, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Piano Club, Student Newspaper, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Orchestra, Theater, Visual Arts
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Linden Hall accreditations: Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MAS-CESS), National A
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Linden Hall cost?
Linden Hall's tuition is approximately $65,930 for boarding students and $29,208 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Linden Hall?
The acceptance rate of Linden Hall is 72%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 60%.
What sports does Linden Hall offer?
Linden Hall offers 17 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Riding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Linden Hall's ranking?
Linden Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small average class sizes and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Linden Hall?
The application deadline for Linden Hall is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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