Overview
Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school in northwest New Jersey, located 65 miles from New York City. As members of an inclusive, vibrant community, 460 students pursue a superior college preparatory education and explore their passions in the arts, athletics, academics and service. Strong faculty-student relationships foster personalized learning opportunities and academic achievement, while our cross-curricular public speaking and leadership programs teach students to advocate for themselves and others. Blair graduates are empowered to become persons of great accomplishment and character who distinguish themselves at top colleges and as leaders in their professions and communities.
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Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $72,700
# of Students: 460
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 18%
AP Courses: 17
Endowment: $315,217/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 71%
SAT: 1350/1600
#22
US Boarding School
Matriculation
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 3
#2 Columbia University 2
#5 Yale University 3
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 Stanford University 2
#8 University of Pennsylvania 3
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#14 Brown University 2
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 2
#17 Cornell University 1
#17 Rice University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#21 Emory University 1
#25 University of Virginia 2
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 3
#28 New York University 3
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of Florida 1
#28 Wake Forest University 2
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 3
#34 University of California: San Diego 3
#36 Boston College 4
#40 College of William and Mary 1
#42 Boston University 2
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Tulane University 2
#49 Lehigh University 2
#49 Northeastern University 3
#49 Purdue University 1
#49 Villanova University 4
#55 Santa Clara University 2
#55 University of Miami 4
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#63 George Washington University 3
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#79 American University 2
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 3
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#93 University of Delaware 1
Auburn University 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 3
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
#117 University of Vermont 2
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 2
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 2
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
Adelphi University 1
Babson College 1
Delaware Valley University 2
Gettysburg College 2
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1
Monmouth University 2
Montana State University 1
Rollins College 1
University of Bristol 1
University of Mary Washington 1
University of St. Andrews 2
University of Tampa 1
University of Toronto 1
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AP Courses (Total 17)
Biology
European History
French Language and Culture
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
United States History
Biology
European History
French Language and Culture
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
United States History
Art History
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Calculus AB
Latin
Calculus BC
United States Government and Politics
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Sports (Total 17)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Arts (Total 15)
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Film Production
Graphic Design
Media
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Film Production
Graphic Design
Media
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Sculpture
Studio Art
Architecture
Art
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs (Total 22)
Fishing Club
Archery Club
Auto Club
Frisbee Club
Geography Club
Blair International Awareness Club (BIAC)
Blair Business Club
Blair Weightlifting Club
Board Game Club
Book Club
Fishing Club
Archery Club
Auto Club
Frisbee Club
Geography Club
Blair International Awareness Club (BIAC)
Blair Business Club
Blair Weightlifting Club
Board Game Club
Book Club
Chinese Cooking Club
Culinary Club
Drone Photography Club
Earthshine Club
Eastern European Club (EEC)
Investment Club Lin'gwistics Club
Movie Club
Nature Club
One Love
Spikeball™ Club
The Formula One Club
Women in Business Club
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Basic Info
Year Founded: 1848
Campus Size: 463 acres
Boarding Rate: 82%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation
Application Info
Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 9415
SSAT: 1720
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Brief Reviews (Total 45)
5.0/ 5
Detailed Review (Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
4.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation
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