New York Military Academy
- The mission of New York Military Academy is to develop our cadets in mind, body, and character; to prepare them for further education and to be effective leaders and responsible citizens.
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New York Military Academy is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 322 schools) for:
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- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | New York Military | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 120 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 100 students | 315 students |
| % Students of Color | 20% | 22% |
| % International Students | 40% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 90% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1200 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 900 - 1300 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $2,500 (2-week day program (10 days) - $1,350 2-week boarding program (14 days) - $2,500 (additional fees may apply for international attendees) 2-week boarding program (14 days with NYC trip on weekend) - $2650 (additional fees may apply for international attendees) Pay in full by April 1st and receive a $170 discount) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $41,210 (Additional fees may apply.) | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $14,410 (Additional fees may apply.) | $30,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 60% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $13,000 | $24,575 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | John Dolan | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 17 |
| Courses | AP Biology, AP Government, AP Macro Economics, AP Mandarin, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish, Calculus A/B, Calculus B/C, Statistics | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Orienteering, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 12 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: JROTC, Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, Raiders, Senior Strings, Student Government, Student-directed plays, United People of Many Colors, Weekend Off-campus Activities, Yearbook, Youth Service Fellowship Arts and Music Programs: Blue Grass/Fiddle Clu | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2008 - 2017 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| SUNY Maritime | 7 | |
| Iona College | 6 | |
| Norwich University | 5 | |
| Pennsylvania State University | 5 | |
| University of Hartford | 5 | |
| American University | 3 | |
| Hofstra University | 3 | |
| Northeastern University | 3 | |
| SUNY Albany | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Founded in 1889, the New York Military Academy is one of America's oldest boarding schools and a premier college preparatory school posting a 100% college placement record. NYMA is a private, co-ed, international boarding school currently serving students from grade eight to postgraduate. Located at the foot of Storm King Mountain in the heart of the Hudson Valley, NYMA has been producing character-driven leaders of industry, politics, and local communities for over a century.
- Open House Dates: https://www.nyma.org/admissions/open-houses-tours/
- If you are interested in finding out more information about the New York Military Academy, please call (845) 534-3710.
- New York Military Academy accreditations: Middle States Association, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Donald Trump '64 - 45th President of the United States
- Francis Ford Coppola '56 - Oscar-winning film director
- Robert Stiller '61 - Founder and CEO of Green Mountain Coffee
- Robert H. Benmosche '62 - CEO Met Life, Chairman AIG (2008-Present)
- Stephen Sondheim '46 - Composer, Lyricist
- Les Brown '32 (Deceased) - Musician, Composer, Arranger, Conductor of the Les Brown Band
- MG Robert McClure '15 (Deceased) - Decorated commander in World War I, World War II, and Korea, Recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross
- Farleigh Dickinson '37 (Deceased) - Philanthropist, Businessman, Political Leader
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