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)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Students: 500 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $56,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $41,000
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1834
1907
Campus Size
72 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
View the Worcester Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of Classes for Grades 9-11
May 27, 2022 (Friday)
School Closed - Memorial Day
May 30, 2022 (Monday)
Last Day of Classes for Middle School
June 01, 2022 (Wednesday)
School Closed - Labor Day
September 05, 2022 (Monday)
School Closed - Indigenous Peoples Day
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Student Body
Enrollment
500 students
300 students
% Students of Color
25%
25%
% 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
20
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
55%
70%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$60 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$56,000
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$41,000
(Middle School tuition is $38000)
(Middle School tuition is $38000)
$32,995
Tuition international students
$72,000
$54,500
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$56,000
$44,100
% 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
Meghan Bennett
Associate Director of Admissions
Kevin Zifcak
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
23
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Amnesty International Club, Contemporary Band, Dance Team, Debate Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Green Team, Habitat for Humanity, 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), WA Math Team, World Cultures and Languages
Arts and Music Programs:
Afternoon Tunes
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: 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), WA Math Team, World Cultures and Languages
Arts and Music Programs:
Afternoon Tunes
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
Profile last updated: 03/30/2022
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