Milton Academy cultivates in its students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Embracing diversity and the pursuit of excellence, we create a community in which individuals develop competence, confidence and character. Our active learning environment, in and out of the classroom, develops creative and critical thinkers, unafraid to express their ideas, prepared to seek meaningful lifetime success and to live by our motto, "Dare to be true."
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
- Grades: (Day Students) K-12
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $75,980
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $65,980
- Acceptance rate: 13%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Milton Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Resources
Selectivity
Student Test Scores
Student Test Scores
Student Test Scores
School History
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
K-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1798
1907
Campus Size
130 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Dare to be true
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
714 students
320 students
% Students of Color
52%
27%
% International Students
18%
20%
% Students Boarding
50%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$408 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$75,980
$66,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$65,980
$36,000
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Average Percentile SSAT
90%
-
Acceptance Rate
13%
64%
Director of Admissions
Paul Rebuck
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
45
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Amnesty International, Arts Board, ASA (African Student Association), Asian Society, Athletic Association, Boarding Council, Caribbean Students Association, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Christian Fellowship Club, Community Engagement Board, Day Council, Film Club, French Club, GASP!, Habitat for Humanity, Hip-Hop Club, Improv Club, International Student Club, Invest in Girls, Jewish Student Union, Latinx Association, Lorax, Math Club, Model UN, Multicultural Club, ONYX, Orange and Blue Key Tour Guide Program, Peer Tutoring, Programming Club, Public Issues Board, Reach to Teach, Robotics Team, SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equity), SAMENA (South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African), Science and Engineering Club, Self-Governing Association, SIMA (Students Interested in Middle Eastern Affairs), Spanish Club, Speech and Debate Team, Step Team, Student Activities Association, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Sustainability Board, World Health Organization (WHO)
Amnesty International, Arts Board, ASA (African Student Association), Asian Society, Athletic Association, Boarding Council, Caribbean Students Association, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Christian Fellowship Club, Community Engagement Board, Day Council, Film Club, French Club, GASP!, Habitat for Humanity, Hip-Hop Club, Improv Club, International Student Club, Invest in Girls, Jewish Student Union, Latinx Association, Lorax, Math Club, Model UN, Multicultural Club, ONYX, Orange and Blue Key Tour Guide Program, Peer Tutoring, Programming Club, Public Issues Board, Reach to Teach, Robotics Team, SAGE (Students Advocating for Gender Equity), SAMENA (South Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African), Science and Engineering Club, Self-Governing Association, SIMA (Students Interested in Middle Eastern Affairs), Spanish Club, Speech and Debate Team, Step Team, Student Activities Association, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Sustainability Board, World Health Organization (WHO)
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Eight miles south of Boston, Milton is enriched by its diverse and talented student and faculty community as well as by the quality, breadth, and depth of its curricular and co-curricular offerings.
- Life at Milton centers on the pursuit of excellence. Milton's curriculum provides rigorous preparation for college and includes 185 courses in 11 academic departments. We offer academic challenge in an atmosphere that is warm and supportive. Students and faculty members are motivated participants in the world of ideas, concepts, and values. They work through collaboration to achieve intellectually.
- At Milton, you do not have to choose whether you want to be an intellectual, a musician, an athlete, a performer or an artist. You can be all of these; one of the best things about Milton is that there is no limit to the way you define your identity.
- Milton Academy embraces diversity, and boasts students from 24 states and territories and 28 countries. Growing and learning among individuals who share widely divergent life stories and appreciating their respective cultures is an invaluable aspect of a true education.
- Milton Academy students live in one of nine residential "houses", including an all-gender house, that are family style and intimate. Milton houses include all four classes as well as faculty members' families, with an average house size of 35 students and 84 faculty living on campus. Living with older and younger "siblings" ensures role models, support, a sense of belonging and affection. Students spend all their Milton years in one house, experiencing a family-at-school context for developing close relationships with valued adults, learning about responsibility to the community, taking leadership roles with peers, and sharing social and cultural traditions.
- Milton students graduate with the confidence in themselves and the competence to succeed at the most selective colleges and universities in the country.
- Milton Academy accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Milton Academy cost?
Milton Academy's tuition is approximately $75,980 for boarding students and $65,980 for day students.
What schools are Milton Academy often compared to?
Milton Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Academy Andover, Deerfield Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Milton Academy?
The acceptance rate of Milton Academy is 13%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%. Milton Academy's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Milton Academy offer?
Milton Academy offers 19 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Milton Academy's ranking?
Milton Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large financial endowment, Highest endowment/student, Low acceptance rates, High average SAT scores, High SSAT scores, High ACT scores and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Milton Academy?
The application deadline for Milton Academy is Jan. 15.
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Milton has an impressive dedication to the collaborative learning process. The Harkness table is a stalwart of the school and something I am deeply appreciative of.. . .
Milton is unique primarily due to the major emphasis on discussion in many classes through the harkness table method. This is prevalent in English and history classes. The organization of the student center allows for. . .
Milton Academy is a pretty racially diverse school. We don't really have social hierarchies. Our location is very convenient, and our grass is always green and healthy.. . .
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