Kimball Union Academy vs. Cushing Academy
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Overview
Our mission is to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. Through intentionally designed experiences and challenges, our students develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.
Founded in 1865, Cushing is an independent, college preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate.
Cushing Academy exists for students and develops curious, creative, and confident learners and leaders.
Our beautiful 162-acre campus is located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, just one hour northwest of Boston.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1813
1865
Campus Size
1300 acres
162 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
340
385
% Students of Color
12%
17%
% International Students
25%
30%
% Students Boarding
80%
92%
Average SAT Score
1250
1270
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
493 - 623
n/a
Average ACT score
26
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
21
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
65%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$68 million
$84 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$73,700
$72,850
Tuition (Day Students)
$46,800
$51,050
Tuition (international students)
$77,200
$77,850
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$38,000
$49,544
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
38%
n/a
Director of Admissions
Josh Labove
Catherine Pollock
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
21
Sport
Total Sports Offered
20
22
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
EquestrianField Hockey
Freestyle SkiingGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Mountain BikingRiding
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Alpine SkiingBallet
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceEsports
Field HockeyFigure Skating
GolfIce Hockey
LacrossePaddle Tennis
SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
22
22
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fire BrigadeMath Team
Relay Diversity ClubResidential Proctor
School Tour GuidesSTEM
Student GovernmentThe Penny Fellowship - Community Service
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ActivityDigital Film Editing
Pottery ActivityRock Ensemble
Theater ActivityWinter Musical Production
Woodworking
Recreational Athletic Programs:
EquestrianInstructional Golf
Instructional TennisRecreational Skiing
Strength & Conditioning ActivityStrength Training
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ambassador ProgramBlack Student Union
CA Super FansClassics Club
Community Service ClubDebate Team
E-sports ClubEconomics Team
Environmental Action CoalitionEthics Committee
Gold Key SocietyHabitat for Humanity
Kindness ClubPRIDE
Student Leader ProgramWriting Center Tutors
Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaChamber
Cushing ChorusDance Club
Winter Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Aerobics