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Overview

Cushing Academy, an independent, coeducational boarding school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduate, centers its curriculum around the Cushing Institute for 21st Century Leadership. Designed to foster and develop leadership skills which today’s students will need to thrive amid the challenges and opportunities of this new century, the Institute shapes all of Cushing’s demanding and provocative course offerings and directly engages students with distinguished speakers, internships, and global travel. Founded in 1865, the Academy is home to students from over 28 countries and 26 states, with rigorous and renowned programs in academics, arts and athletics. The 162-acre campus is located in a bucolic setting approximately one hour west of Boston, Massachusetts.
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Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $72,850
# of Students: 390
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 29%
AP Courses: 19
Endowment: $180,769/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 73%
SAT: 1225/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 2
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 3
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of Rochester 2
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#42 Boston University 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#49 Northeastern University 3
#49 Purdue University 2
#59 Syracuse University 3
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 3
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 2
#75 Baylor University 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#103 Clark University 2
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
#136 Simmons University 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 2
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
#202 University of Wyoming 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
#219 University of Maine 1
LAC #45 Union College 2
#234 Pace University 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 2
#299 Marymount University 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
Bridgewater State University 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Curry College 1
Elmira College 1
Emerson College 3
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1
Endicott College 1
Franciscan University of Steubenville 1
Franklin Pierce University 2
Ithaca College 1
Keene State College 2
Menlo College 1
Merrimack College 2
Midwestern State University 1
Monmouth University 1
Purdue University Fort Wayne 1
Rhode Island College 1
Siena College 1
Southern New Hampshire University 1
St. Francis University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
Tyler Junior College 1
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Toronto 1
University of Waterloo 1
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AP Courses

(Total 19)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Computer Science A
European History
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Chinese Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Computer Science A
European History
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Chemistry
Psychology
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Sports

(Total 13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 16)
Acting
Chorus
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Art History
Drawing
Glass
Painting
Acting
Chorus
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Art History
Drawing
Glass
Painting
Photography
Directing
Ceramics
Portfolio
Design
Filmmaking
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 16)
A Cappella
Art Club
Big Data Club
Black Student Union
CA Super Fans
Classical Music Club
Debate Club
E-News Club
Film Club
International Club
A Cappella
Art Club
Big Data Club
Black Student Union
CA Super Fans
Classical Music Club
Debate Club
E-News Club
Film Club
International Club
Kindness Club
Math Club
Model United Nations
Open Doors
PRIDE
Remote Control Club
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Contact Info

Official website
39 School Street, Ashburnham, MA 01430
978-827-7300
admissions@cushing.org
Massachusetts

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1865
Campus Size: 162 acres
Boarding Rate: 92%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: SAT,PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 9176
SSAT: 2698

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 61)
4.7/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 9)
4.9 / 5 Overall
4.7 / 5 Academics
4.8 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
4.9 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.4 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 205)

Frequently Ask Questions about Cushing Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Cushing Academy.
Cushing Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1865, and currently has about 390 students, 29.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.cushing.org.
06.
Where is Cushing Academy located?
Cushing Academy is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 47 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Cushing Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Cushing Academy is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 27 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Cushing Academy also have 73% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Cushing Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Cushing Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 38 for all US schools.

Also Cushing Academy has been favorited by 809 users.
03.
Where do Cushing Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16.53% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 2.48% go to top 25, and about 2.48% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
08.
How to start with an application with Cushing Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Cushing Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Cushing Academy’s official site: http://www.cushing.org or call them at 978-827-7300.
04.
What is the application requirement for Cushing Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Cushing Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Cushing Academy?
Yes, here are few: The Masters School, Canterbury School and The Ethel Walker School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Cushing Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Cushing Academy in 2024 is $80,560 ~ $80,915, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@cushing.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Cushing Academy?
The overall rating for Cushing Academy is A.

The section ratings of Cushing Academy are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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