Woodberry Forest School

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Tel: (888) 798-9371

241 Woodberry Station
Woodberry Forest, VA 22989

www.woodberry.org

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Founded in 1889, Woodberry Forest School is an all-boarding community for boys in grades nine through twelve.

A Woodberry education, centered around a century-old, student-run honor system, emphasizes intellectual thoroughness and moral integrity.

Our 1200-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities and technology for academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors.

All students participate in an extensive leadership development program.

Our school is located in scenic Madison County, Virginia, a short drive from Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, or Richmond.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 400 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $65,350
Acceptance rate: 51%
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: Nov. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Woodberry Forest School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Woodberry Forest School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12

School Type

All-boys

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denom. / Christian

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1889

1907

Campus Size

1200 acres

125 acres

Colors

Orange & Black

Student Body

Enrollment

400 students

319 students

% Students of Color

24%

27%

% International Students

11%

21%

% Students Boarding

100%

67%

Average SAT Score

1290
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

SAT range (25th-75th percentile)

1170 - 1400

Average ACT score

29
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Collared shirts and slacks

Casual

Average Class Size

9 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

76%

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$450 million
(in Endowment and Managed Funds)

$30 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$65,350

$66,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

n/a

$35,500

% Students on Financial Aid

47%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$46,776
(Grant Range: $4,437 - $65,350.)

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Admissions

Application Deadline

Nov. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Acceptance Rate

51%

64%

Director of Admissions

Karla Vargas-Kennedy
Chase Spong

Associate Director of Admissions

Sydney Woodward

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Admission Ambassadors, Boy Scouts, Caucus, Chess Club, Dance Club, Drone Club, Environmental Club, Fly-Fishing Club, Gay Straight Alliance, International Forum, Investment Club, Lemon Tree Film Club, math league, Model United Nations, Outdoors Club, Paintball Club, Peer Leadership Council, Robotics Club, Rod and Gun Club, Ropes Course Instructors, Rubik's Cube Club, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, Student Bands, Student Conservation Committee, The Fir Tree Yearbook, The Oracle, The Talon, Vegetable Gardening Initiative, Woodberry Christian Fellowship, Woodberry Forest School Production Network, Young Democrats, Young Libertarians, Young Republicans

College Matriculation

Year: 2015 - 2021

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

University of Virginia

University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill

Sewanee: The University of the South

Washington and Lee University

Texas Christian Univeristy

University of South Carolina

Wofford College

Southern Methodist University

North Carolina University

The University of Georgia

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School Notes

School Motto: Education is training for service to others.
School Mascot: Tigers
Join a community where boys are known, challenged, and loved. Woodberry is a school for boys who want something else, something more than they can get at home. It`s a school for boys who love a challenge and know that a hard thing is always worth doing. On our beautiful campus in the Virginia countryside, boys join an enduring community, develop friendships that last a lifetime, and gain a sense of self-confidence that is balanced by humility. They are mentored by teachers and coaches who devote their lives to the school and the boys who live and learn here. Together students and teachers pursue excellence in all areas of our community's life. Woodberry students graduate as young men who are becoming the very best versions of themselves. They graduate with a sense of honor and moral purpose, thanks to the uncommon experience they`ve had here together. Together Woodberry boys are shaping what it means to be a man in today`s ever-changing world.
Woodberry Forest School accreditations: Accredited by Southern Assoication of Colleges and Schools and Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Member College Board, NACAC, and NAIS
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Woodbridge - Noted Civil Rights Lawyer and Advocate, class of 1978 -
- Douglas McBeth - Renowned Physicist and Nobel Prize Winner, class of 1985 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Woodberry Forest School cost?

Woodberry Forest School's tuition is approximately $65,350 for boarding students.

What is the acceptance rate of Woodberry Forest School?

The acceptance rate of Woodberry Forest School is 51%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.

Who are famous alumni from Woodberry Forest School?

Woodberry Forest School famous alumni include: John Woodbridge - Noted Civil Rights Lawyer and Advocate, class of 1978 and Douglas McBeth - Renowned Physicist and Nobel Prize Winner, class of 1985.

What sports does Woodberry Forest School offer?

Woodberry Forest School offers 23 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Markmanship, Marksmanship, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Winter Track and Wrestling.

Does Woodberry Forest School offer a summer program?

Yes, Woodberry Forest School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Woodberry Forest School's ranking?

Woodberry Forest School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of boarding students, Large financial endowment and Highest endowment/student.

When is the application deadline for Woodberry Forest School?

The application deadline for Woodberry Forest School is Nov. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Nov. 15 / Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review

Description

Woodberry Forest School Alumni #1
Class of 2005
5.0011/3/2018
Washington and Lee University

The thing I liked best about Woodberry was the incredible friends I made. Thirteen years after I graduated they're still my best friends. Living together on a dorm was a really cool experience and let. . .

Woodberry Forest School Alumni #2
Class of 2000
5.002/13/2004
Brown University

WFS was pretty unique in that it was an all boys school. This aspect of the school really scares off potential students, but I can't even remember the number of classmates I had my. . .

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