Oak Ridge Military Academy

2317 Oak Ridge Road
Oak Ridge, NC 27310

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo #1 - At ORMA, our cadets don't just make friends -- they find a family!

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo #2 - Class sizes are kept small in order to maximize individual learning.

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo #3 - ORMA's military structure helps students develop into smart, mature leaders.

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo #4 - There are limitless rewards to ORMA's challenging program!

Oak Ridge Military Academy Photo #5 - Cadets enjoy participating in sporting events, both as athletes and spectators!

Oak Ridge Military Academy founded in 1852 is recognized as the oldest pre-college military boarding school in the United States.

It was the first military school to accept women in 1854.

In 1926 Oak Ridge was designated a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Starting in August 2021, the JROTC program will be offered to our 8th-grade cadets.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: (Boarding) 7-12
Enrollment: 120 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $34,600
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Oak Ridge Military Academy ranks among the top 5 military schools (out of 16 military schools) for:

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2022 School Data

Oak Ridge Military Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College-Prep Military

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

7-12

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1852

1906

Campus Size

110 acres

125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

120 students

314 students

% Students of Color

20%

25%

% Students Boarding

75%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Uniforms

Casual

Average Class Size

10 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

10%

71%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$34,600

$61,950

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

n/a

$33,830

Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)

$26,900

$44,700

Summer Program Cost

$4,500

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

SSAT Required

Yes

Acceptance Rate

80%

58%

Director of Admissions

Major Robert Forde

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Drill Team, Intramural Sports Only, Markmanship, Mountaineering, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Aeronautics, Cyber Security, Drum Corps, Recondo - Raiders Team, Speech and Debate

School Notes

Oak Ridge Military Academy accreditations: Association of Military Schools and Colleges of the United States, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Oak Ridge Military Academy cost?

Oak Ridge Military Academy's tuition is approximately $34,600 for boarding students.

What is the acceptance rate of Oak Ridge Military Academy?

The acceptance rate of Oak Ridge Military Academy is 80%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%. Oak Ridge Military Academy's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Oak Ridge Military Academy offer?

Oak Ridge Military Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Drill Team, Intramural Sports Only, Markmanship, Mountaineering, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Volleyball.

Does Oak Ridge Military Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Oak Ridge Military Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Oak Ridge Military Academy's ranking?

Oak Ridge Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students), Least expensive tuition, Small average class sizes, Low student:teacher ratio, Low acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Oak Ridge Military Academy?

The application deadline for Oak Ridge Military Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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