Overview

Germantown Friends School, founded in 1845, takes its strong identity from five distinct elements: a vibrant intellectual community of teachers and students; an historic urban setting in Germantown; a diverse and multicultural faculty and student body who value difference as indispensable; a Quaker vision of what is possible for both individuals and communities; and a belief in fulfilling this vision through reflection, collaboration and action.
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Official information of Germantown Friends School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A Day
A+ Matriculation
A- Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B Reviews
A Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition: $43,000
# of Students: 1,129
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 1%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $1,275/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 75%
SAT: 1330/1600
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US Day School

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 2
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 3
#8 University of Pennsylvania 14
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#21 Emory University 1
#23 Georgetown University 2
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 3
#25 University of Virginia 2
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 4
#28 Tufts University 2
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2
#38 University of California: Davis 1
LAC #8 Claremont McKenna College 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 2
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 3
#63 George Washington University 3
#68 Fordham University 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#79 American University 1
LAC #16 Haverford College 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#84 Bennington College 1
LAC #17 Barnard College 3
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 3
#93 University of Delaware 1
#103 Drexel University 3
#103 Temple University 3
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#127 DePaul University 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
LAC #30 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 2
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
#202 Loyola University New Orleans 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 2
LAC #60 Bard College 2
Manhattan School of Music 1
McDaniel College 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Pratt Institute 2
Saint Joseph's University 1
Towson University 1
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Sports

(Total 5)
Basketball
Crew
Fitness
Squash
Wrestling
Basketball
Crew
Fitness
Squash
Wrestling

Arts

(Total 8)
Chorus
Drama
Music
Music Production
Ceramics
Drawing
Photography
Art
Chorus
Drama
Music
Music Production
Ceramics
Drawing
Photography
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 52)
Brothers for Academic and Social Enrichment (BASE)
Chaverim
SAGA (Sexuality And Gender Alliance)
Sistahs
Support for Positive Body Image
Black Student Union (BSU)
FOCUS (Fellowship of Christians in Universities & Schools)
LASSO (Latin American Student Solidarity Organization)
Multiracial Affinity Group
South Asian Student Alliance
Brothers for Academic and Social Enrichment (BASE)
Chaverim
SAGA (Sexuality And Gender Alliance)
Sistahs
Support for Positive Body Image
Black Student Union (BSU)
FOCUS (Fellowship of Christians in Universities & Schools)
LASSO (Latin American Student Solidarity Organization)
Multiracial Affinity Group
South Asian Student Alliance
Asian Student Association (ASA)
Ways of Being Club
Admission Office Student Guides
Big Sibs
Community Action Committee
Conserving Oceans Reefs and Aquatic Life (CORAL)
Education Justice
Environmental Action Club
Germantown Community Gardeners
Global Understanding Club
High School Democrats of America (HSDA)
Human Rights Group
Knit a Square
Mock Trial
Model UN
Peer Tutoring
Philly Issues
Religion and Philosophy (RAP)
Student Advisory Council (SAC)
Animanga Club
Art Club
Brainstorm
Bridge Club
Coffeehouse
Community Science Club
Cycling Club
Data Science Club
Dungeons and Dragons Club
GFS Quiz Bowl
Jam Club
Music Performance Club
Outing Club
Philadelphia Youth Film Festival (PHYFF)
Political Dialogue Club
Post Modern Languages: Esperanto Club
POW: People of Winter Ski and Snowboarding Club
READ (Read Enunciate and Declaim)
Student Beekeeping
Tea Time Games Club
Tiger$ Investing League
Upper School Math League
Xploring Sustainable Farming (Aquaponics Club)
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1845
Campus Size: 21 acres
Religious Affiliation: Quaker

Application Info

Deadline: 01/09
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 3188
SSAT: 3397
ISEE: 393325

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 8)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 39)
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4.5 (50 reviews)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Germantown Friends School

01.
Tell me a bit about Germantown Friends School.
Germantown Friends School is Co-ed private day school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1845, and currently has about 1129 students, 1.13% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.germantownfriends.org/.
02.
Does Germantown Friends School have rigorous academic requirements?
Germantown Friends School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Germantown Friends School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 12.96% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 14.81% go to top 25, and about 15.74% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Germantown Friends School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Germantown Friends School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Germantown Friends School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Germantown Friends School in 2024 is $43,000, 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@germantownfriends.org .
06.
Where is Germantown Friends School located?
Germantown Friends School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 5 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Germantown Friends School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Germantown Friends School is among the most popular schools, within top 132 for all US schools.

Also Germantown Friends School has been favorited by 196 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Germantown Friends School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Germantown Friends School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Germantown Friends School’s official site: http://www.germantownfriends.org/ or call them at 215-951-2300.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Germantown Friends School?
Yes, here are few: Pennsylvania School For The Deaf, Greene Street Friends School and William Penn Charter School.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Germantown Friends School?
The overall rating for Germantown Friends School is A.

The section ratings of Germantown Friends School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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