Wyoming Seminary Upper School
Within an exponetially changing world, Wyoming Seminary dares to teach our students to honor and strive for the true, the beautiful and the good.
As a college preparatory school, Wyoming Seminary seeks to create active learners, responsible citizens, community leaders and ethical individuals ready to take their place in the global community of the 21st century.
True to our traditions and our values, Wyoming Seminary is committed to supporting promising students from varied backgrounds.
Our curriculum emphasizes competition and collaboration, critical thinking and creativity, self-respect and respect for others.
We challenge our students to discover their talents and their passions by offering an integrated program rich in artistic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities that complement the school's core commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity, personal growth and community service.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $51,400
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $24,300
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Wyoming Seminary Upper School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1844
1907
Campus Size
22 acres
126 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
458 students
300 students
% Students of Color
8%
26%
% International Students
24%
20%
% Students Boarding
40%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
22
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
68%
70%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$60 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$51,400
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$24,300
$34,900
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$17,000
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
76%
-
Acceptance Rate
53%
58%
Director of Admissions
Julie Bean
Scott Green
Scott Green
Associate Director of Admissions
Regina Allen (international)
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
22
17
Courses
AP Art and Music History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language and Culture, AP Latin, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Seminar in American Studies-History, AP Seminar in American Studies_English, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art/Design, AP Studio Art/Drawing, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
58
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Academic Council, American Field Service, Asian Culture Club, Athletic Board, Blue Crew Orientation Committee, Blue Key, Cangineers, Culture Club, Dance, Chorus, Acting, Eco-team, Entre Nous, Entrepreneurship Club, Fine Arts Board, Flag-football, Future Business Leaders, Hispanic Honor Society, Jewish Student Group, Mandarin Club, Masque and Dagger, Numismatics Club, Opinator--student newspaper, PAC Rats (theatre technology club), Peer Mentors, Photography Club, Playmakers, Proctor, Resident Assistants, Russian Club, Science Olympiad, Science Research Group, Sock Club (charity organization), Spanish Club, Student Activities Committee, Student Advisory Board, Student Government, Student Life Council, Tap Club, TEDed, The Centipede (student newspaper), The Chameleon (student literary magazine), The Scallion, True Blue, Umoja (students of African descent), Veterinary Club, Youth In Philanthropy
Arts and Music Programs:
Dux Femina Facti, Environmental Awareness, Hydrox, Jewish Culture Club, Orienteering, Outdoor Adventure, Poetry Out Loud, Stage Crew, Student Diversity Committee, Student Goverment
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Language Clubs
Academic Council, American Field Service, Asian Culture Club, Athletic Board, Blue Crew Orientation Committee, Blue Key, Cangineers, Culture Club, Dance, Chorus, Acting, Eco-team, Entre Nous, Entrepreneurship Club, Fine Arts Board, Flag-football, Future Business Leaders, Hispanic Honor Society, Jewish Student Group, Mandarin Club, Masque and Dagger, Numismatics Club, Opinator--student newspaper, PAC Rats (theatre technology club), Peer Mentors, Photography Club, Playmakers, Proctor, Resident Assistants, Russian Club, Science Olympiad, Science Research Group, Sock Club (charity organization), Spanish Club, Student Activities Committee, Student Advisory Board, Student Government, Student Life Council, Tap Club, TEDed, The Centipede (student newspaper), The Chameleon (student literary magazine), The Scallion, True Blue, Umoja (students of African descent), Veterinary Club, Youth In Philanthropy
Arts and Music Programs:
Dux Femina Facti, Environmental Awareness, Hydrox, Jewish Culture Club, Orienteering, Outdoor Adventure, Poetry Out Loud, Stage Crew, Student Diversity Committee, Student Goverment
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Language Clubs
College Matriculation
Year: 2012 - 2016
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Penn State University
30
University of Pittsburgh
20
Bucknell University
14
University of Pennsylvania
14
United State Naval Academy
13
Wilkes University
11
Drexel University
10
New York University
10
Temple University
10
University of Scranton
8
School Notes
- Wyoming Seminary's core values include passion for learning, leading and serving; integrity; respect; responsibility; and soundness of mind, body and spirit. The school is known for its unparelleled academics, where excellence is revered; its dynamic faculty, teachers inspiring students; unmatched diversity, where friendships overcome stereotypes; unrivaled arts, athletics and activities, in which interests become passions; and enviable outcomes--Sem transforms lives.
- LD types supported: Mild learning differences
- Wyoming Seminary Upper School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, University Senate of the United Methodist Church, Pennsylvania Association of Private Academic Schools
Source: Verified school update
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One aspect that makes Sem unique is Society Day. It is a campus wide event at the end of the school year. The students divide up into four teams and participate in a variety of. . .
The first aspect of Wyoming Seminary that I really appreciated was the English department curriculum. Deviating from the "normal" high school English curriculum, Sem offered fun theme based trimester courses for juniors and seniors, such. . .
Diversity was and still is a huge aspect of the boarding school! The ability to learn from countless cultures and people allowed me to expand my horizon and my worldview. It made me a better. . .
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