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The Hun School of Princeton is an independent college preparatory school in Princeton, NJ. A Co-educational day and boarding school, The Hun School serves 650 students from 16 states and 26 countries in grades 6-PG.The Hun School provides a diverse community that places a high value on creative and rigorous traditional college preparatory curriculum in a structured environment; develops character, community and values; meets the students` differing talents, interests and academic needs through a supportive staff in a variety of programs; and encourages students to widen their horizons, gain an appreciation for and an excitement about learning and achieve their full potential.The Hun School combines deep roots in Princeton with a truly national and international student body. We balance the traditional college preparatory curriculum with one-on-one attention to the unique talents of every student, academic rigor with exciting arts and competitive athletics. The Hun School is a dynamic community where learning is a passion and each day is infused with a spirit of joy.
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The School is within walking distance of Princeton University, and about an hour's drive from both New York and Philadelphia.
Enrollment: 650 students in grades 6-PG
Upper School: 550 70% day, 30% resident)
Middle School: 100 (day only)
Students come from 18 states and 26 countries
Average Class Size: 13
Faculty and Administration: 117
60 men, 57 women
52 hold Master's degrees
3 hold Doctorate degrees
29 live on campus
12 are graduates of The Hun School
Academic Program: Over 100 courses offered
Computer Science, English, English as a Second Language, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Health, History, Mathematics, and Science
Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered in every discipline.
Campus: 45 acres
There are two Academic buildings that contain thirty-two classrooms, six science laboratories, three computer centers, a photography darkroom, an art studio, and a ceramics and sculpture studio. Other academic facilities include a newly renovated 35,000-volume library and television and radio broadcast studios.
There are two boys' dormitories and two girls' dormitories. Each dorm has lounges equipped with televisions and cooking facilities. Students eat in a centrally located dining hall. A nurse who resides on campus staffs the clinic.
The Wilf Family Global Commons houses a snack bar, mail center, two dormitories, and the school store.
Athletic facilities include a gymnasium, a health and fitness center, five tennis courts, a cross-country course, a turf playing field, six playing fields, and a 400-meter all-weather track.
Athletics:
Interscholastic competition in baseball, basketball, crew, cross country, fencing, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and track and field.
Intramural programs are offered in seasonal sports, weight lifting, and dance. The goal of Intramural programs is to promote physical fitness.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
There are over fifty student clubs and organizations on campus. Organizations are student run and driven under the direction of faculty advisors. Clubs and activities are often organized around curricular and career interests. Students work on the student newspaper and yearbook, and take part in the plays, dance performances, foreign language dinners, math and science competitions, student elections, peer leadership groups, and community service activities.
The Hun School of Princeton accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and School, New Jersey Department of Education NJAIS TABS
The Hun School of Princeton's tuition is approximately $69,900 for boarding students and $47,700 for day students.
What sports does The Hun School of Princeton offer?
The Hun School of Princeton offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Winter Track.
Does The Hun School of Princeton offer a summer program?
Yes, The Hun School of Princeton offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Hun School of Princeton?
The application deadline for The Hun School of Princeton is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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