Worcester Academy
Since 1834, Worcester Academy has been creating life-changing experiences for students, families, and the community.
Our exceptional faculty inspires students to dig deeper and put forth effort that builds perseverance, character, and world-readiness.
Our students are engaged, empowered, and equipped to "Achieve the Honorable", now and throughout their lives.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $56,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $40,900
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Worcester Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1834
1907
Campus Size
72 acres
126 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
508 students
300 students
% Students of Color
25%
26%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
35%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
25
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
55%
70%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$60 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$56,000
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$40,900
(Middle School tuition is $37,800)
(Middle School tuition is $37,800)
$34,900
Tuition international students
$72,000
$54,500
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$56,000
$44,150
% Students on Financial Aid
48%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$23,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
65%
58%
Director of Admissions
Kevin Zifcak
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
18
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
36
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Amnesty International Club, Contemporary Band, Dance Team, Debate Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Green Team, Habitat for Humanity, Hillpoppas (A cappella group), Hillpoppas: Acapella Group, Kick Cancer (Jimmy Fund), Lance - Art & Literary Magazine, Model United Nations, Nuestra Voz, Robotics Team, Spanish Club, Student Leadership Committee, Tennis/ Chess Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Varsity Math Team, Vigornia (Newspaper), Visual & Performing Arts Clubs, WA Math Team, World Cultures and Languages
Arts and Music Programs:
Academy Singers, Afternoon Tunes, Broadcasting, Broadcasting (Middle School), Contemporary Band, Fall Play, Fall Play (Middle School), Jazz Combo, Open Studio Art, Spring Play, Spring Play (Middle School), Winter Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Spectrum (Students of Color Affinity Group)
Amnesty International Club, Contemporary Band, Dance Team, Debate Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Green Team, Habitat for Humanity, Hillpoppas (A cappella group), Hillpoppas: Acapella Group, Kick Cancer (Jimmy Fund), Lance - Art & Literary Magazine, Model United Nations, Nuestra Voz, Robotics Team, Spanish Club, Student Leadership Committee, Tennis/ Chess Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Varsity Math Team, Vigornia (Newspaper), Visual & Performing Arts Clubs, WA Math Team, World Cultures and Languages
Arts and Music Programs:
Academy Singers, Afternoon Tunes, Broadcasting, Broadcasting (Middle School), Contemporary Band, Fall Play, Fall Play (Middle School), Jazz Combo, Open Studio Art, Spring Play, Spring Play (Middle School), Winter Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Spectrum (Students of Color Affinity Group)
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Worcester Academy accreditations: NEASC, AISNE, NAIS, TABS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Cole Porter, 1909 - Broadway composer
- Jim Davis, 1962 - Chairman, New Balance Athletic Shoe
- John F. Dryden, 1857 - Founder Prudential Insurance, U.S. Senator
- Jonathan Starr, 1994 - Financial executive and philanthropist
- Alingon Mitra, 2004 - Comedian
- Kaz Grala, 2017 - Stock car racing driver
- Aliyah Boston, 2019 - Nation’s top-ranked college women’s basketball player, USC. 2022 NCAA Women's Basketball Champion
- H. Jon Benjamin, 1984 - Actor, comedian
- Jordan Lucas, 2012 - NFL Player, Super Bowl LIV Champion
- Jessica Phillips, 1989 - Stage & screen actress
Source: Verified school update
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