The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for 325 students in grades 9-12/PG located in Washington, CT.
The school's student body typically consists of students from more than 25 states and over 20 countries - nearly 80% of students live on campus.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,400
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $52,200
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Frederick Gunn School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 290 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1850
1906
Campus Size
220 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
325 students
314 students
% Students of Color
15%
25%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
77%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
35
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
73%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$73,400
$64,460
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$52,200
$35,600
% Students on Financial Aid
45%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$39,000
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Suzanne Day
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
16
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- The Frederick Gunn School accreditations: NAIS, TABS, and CAIS
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Frederick Gunn School cost?
The Frederick Gunn School's tuition is approximately $73,400 for boarding students and $52,200 for day students.
What sports does The Frederick Gunn School offer?
The Frederick Gunn School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee.
What is The Frederick Gunn School's ranking?
The Frederick Gunn School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for The Frederick Gunn School?
The application deadline for The Frederick Gunn School is Jan. 15.
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