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.
Quick Stats (2025)
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1914
1907
Campus Size
45 acres
125 acres
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 29, 2025
Student Body
Enrollment
675 students
319 students
% Students of Color
34%
27%
% International Students
15%
21%
% Students Boarding
30%
67%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki Pants, collared shirt, neck tie for boys. Girls may wear blouses or tops with or without collars that match a standard similar to professional women
Khaki Pants, collared shirt, neck tie for boys. Girls may wear blouses or tops with or without collars that match a standard similar to professional women
Casual
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
17
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
72%
72%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$32 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$77,200
(2024-25)
(2024-25)
$66,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$53,200
(Middle School Day $47,900)
(Middle School Day $47,900)
$35,500
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
(Need-Based Financial Aid only)
(Need-Based Financial Aid only)
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Katelyn Cassell
Associate Director of Admissions
Megan McNally
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
23
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
12
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Black Student Alliance, Chess Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Diversity Club, Forensics Club, French Club, Honor, Key Club, School Newspaper, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber
Black Student Alliance, Chess Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Diversity Club, Forensics Club, French Club, Honor, Key Club, School Newspaper, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber
College Matriculation
Year: 2005 - 2009
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Lehigh University
16
Syracuse University
16
Pennsylvania State University at University Park
14
Princeton University
13
The George Washington University
13
Boston University
12
Carnegie Mellon University
11
Colgate University
11
Cornell University
11
Babson College
10
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider Location: Princeton, NJ
- The School is within walking distance of Princeton University, and about an hour's drive from both New York and Philadelphia.
- Upper School: 550 70% day, 30% resident)
- Middle School: 120 (day only)
- Students come from 18 states and 26 countries
- Average Class Size: 13
- 60 men, 57 women
- 52 hold Master's degrees
- 3 hold Doctorate degrees
- 29 live on campus
- 12 are graduates of The Hun School
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Elliot Roosevelt - American World War II Hero, Author, Son of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt - 1930 -
- Mitchell Block - Filmmaker, Producer, Professor, Academy Award Nominee - 1968 -
- Ethan Hawke - Academy Award Nominated Actor, Credits Include Training Day, Reality Bites, Dead Poets Society, Alive, and Brooklyn’s Finest - 1988 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Hun School of Princeton cost?
The Hun School of Princeton's tuition is approximately $77,200 for boarding students and $53,200 for day students.
Who are famous alumni from The Hun School of Princeton?
The Hun School of Princeton famous alumni include: Elliot Roosevelt - American World War II Hero, Author, Son of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt - 1930, Mitchell Block - Filmmaker, Producer, Professor, Academy Award Nominee - 1968 and Ethan Hawke - Academy Award Nominated Actor, Credits Include Training Day, Reality Bites, Dead Poets Society, Alive, and Brooklyn’s Finest - 1988.
What sports does The Hun School of Princeton offer?
The Hun School of Princeton offers 23 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, Volleyball 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. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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while all schools brag about their community, Hun's is the real thing. As students, we worked really hard, but it never felt like a grind. Hun isn't an internally competitive place, but one. . .
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