Science has told us young women learn better when they are just with other women.
Westover students are both deeply passionate and rigorous about their learning.
We are firmly dedicated to a personalized learning approach and differentiation.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,800
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $52,100
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Westover School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Resources
Student Test Scores
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Year Founded
1909
1907
Campus Size
145 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Be Boldly You
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
160 students
319 students
% Students of Color
50%
27%
% International Students
34%
20%
% Students Boarding
66%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$69 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$71,800
$66,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$52,100
$36,000
Tuition international students
$74,000
$57,650
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
65%
64%
Director of Admissions
Tianna Lall-Emard
Associate Director of Admissions
Katie Leone
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
18
Courses
Art History, Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government & Politics, Computer Science A, English Language & Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Latin (Vergil), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1/Physics 2, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art (2D Design), Studio Art (Drawing), U.S. History, World History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
21
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Amnesty International Club, Class Community Service Reps, Coagess (Yearbook), Environment Club, French Club, Glee Club, Heads of School, International Student Alliance, Intramural Games, Issues and Viewpoints- political and social review journal, Peer Support, Proctors, Spanish Club, Student Academic Committee, Student Council, Walsa
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Drama Club, Handbell
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Movement and Dance, Wests and Overs
Amnesty International Club, Class Community Service Reps, Coagess (Yearbook), Environment Club, French Club, Glee Club, Heads of School, International Student Alliance, Intramural Games, Issues and Viewpoints- political and social review journal, Peer Support, Proctors, Spanish Club, Student Academic Committee, Student Council, Walsa
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Drama Club, Handbell
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Movement and Dance, Wests and Overs
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
98%
Year: 2022
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Saint Anselm College
3
Loyola University Maryland
2
Northeastern University
2
Skidmore College
2
Syracuse University
2
Union College
2
American University
1
Amherst College
1
George Washington University
1
New York University
1
School Notes
- Imagine a robust and engaging curriculum that guides you toward becoming your best self. Where academic initiatives like WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and innovative class electives lead you to intellectual empowerment. Where opportunities for advanced research, one-on-one advising, and ambitious arts and athletics programming help you achieve your specific goals and deepen your understanding of the things you are most passionate about.
- Imagine an entire community that inspires you and roots for you. A global community full of classmates eager to explore and collaborate, faculty that encourage you to seek challenge and share your ideas, and dorm parents that listen with full attention and open hearts. Imagine a place fortified by sisterhood, where friendships are family, lifelong, and unbreakable.
- At Westover, you will be seen, you will be known, you will be boldly you.
- Westover School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ann S. Pollina, nationally respected expert on how girls learn -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Westover School cost?
Westover School's tuition is approximately $71,800 for boarding students and $52,100 for day students.
What schools are Westover School often compared to?
Westover Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miss Porter's School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Westover School?
The acceptance rate of Westover School is 65%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Westover School?
Westover School famous alumni include: Ann S. Pollina, nationally respected expert on how girls learn.
What sports does Westover School offer?
Westover School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Westover School's ranking?
Westover School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low student:teacher ratio, Highest endowment/student, High average SAT scores and High ACT scores.
When is the application deadline for Westover School?
The application deadline for Westover School is Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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The Westover School provided me with an educational experience that has lasted a lifetime. My roommate from Westover is still my friend. The professors and staff are top educators and the school makes for being. . .
Westover School is unique because of its community. No other school I have visited or heard of has the atmosphere Westover has. Each of the students have unbreakable bonds with each other and the faculty;. . .
What stands out above all else is the quality of teaching at Westover. The faculty are passionate about their subjects, and inspire this passion in their students. The faculty are 100% dedicated to their students. . .
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