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Overview

Founded in 1813, Kimball Union Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school serving over 300 students in grades 9-12 and a postgraduate year. Kimball Union's unique location in the heart of the Upper Connecticut River Valley, and its proximity to Dartmouth College have long made it the preferred choice for students seeking an educational experience that develops the whole person as scholar, athlete, artist and global citizen. Our beautiful 1300 acre acre campus includes state-of-the-art facilities and many opportunities to enjoy its pristine, rural, village setting.
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Official information of Kimball Union Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool
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A- Matriculation
A- Academics
A+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
A Reviews
A+ Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $74,000
# of Students: 338
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: 20%
AP Courses: 24
Endowment: $242,604/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 85%
SAT: 1330/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#4 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#16 Washington University in St. Louis 2
#18 Cornell University 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Wellesley College 1
#24 University of Southern California 1
#26 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#30 New York University 2
#30 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#35 University of California: San Diego 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3
#49 Northeastern University 2
#49 University of Miami 1
#53 Purdue University 1
#53 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2
#55 Rhodes College 1
#58 Syracuse University 1
#58 University of Washington 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#66 George Washington University 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 2
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
LAC #15 Haverford College 1
#76 American University 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#88 Elon University 1
#89 Ursinus College 1
LAC #20 Wesleyan University 1
#103 Clark University 1
#118 University of Vermont 2
LAC #28 United States Air Force Academy 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 James Madison University 1
LAC #34 Bucknell University 1
LAC #36 College of the Holy Cross 2
LAC #36 Skidmore College 2
LAC #40 Lafayette College 1
#219 University of Maine 1
LAC #44 Trinity College 2
LAC #45 Union College 2
#234 Suffolk University 1
LAC #51 Connecticut College 2
Babson College 2
Bentley University 1
Brewton-Parker College 1
Bryant University 1
Endicott College 1
Ithaca College 1
Keene State College 1
Lesley University 1
long island university-liu post 1
Lynn University 1
Merrimack College 1
Mount Saint Mary's University 1
Norwich University 1
Providence College 1
Southern California Institute of Architecture 1
Utica College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 24)
Chinese Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Environmental Science
Chinese Language and Culture
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
United States History
World History
Music Theory
Computer Science A
Spanish Language and Culture
Physics 2
Studio Art: Drawing
Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Sports

(Total 16)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
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Arts

(Total 30)
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Film Production
Painting
Sculpture
Studio Art
Woodworking
Design
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Film Production
Painting
Sculpture
Studio Art
Woodworking
Design
Digital Fabrication
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 42)
Baking for Benefit
BIPOC Affinity Group
Broadcasting Team
Chinese Culture Union
Investment Club
Model UN
Queer-Straight Alliance
Recreational Skiing & Snowboarding
Tea Club
Fire Brigade
Baking for Benefit
BIPOC Affinity Group
Broadcasting Team
Chinese Culture Union
Investment Club
Model UN
Queer-Straight Alliance
Recreational Skiing & Snowboarding
Tea Club
Fire Brigade
Film Club
Penny Fellowship (community service)
Math Team
Boy Scouts
Book Club
Math Peer Tutors
Chess Club
Yearbook
Neuroscience Club
One Love Club
Jewish Student Club
Young Americans Club
Farm Team
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Contact Info

Official website
57 Main Street, Meriden, NH 03770
603-469-2100
admission@kua.org
New Hampshire

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1813
Campus Size: 1300 acres
Boarding Rate: 80%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: Partner with Prestans Online Academy
School Code:
TOEFL: 8012
SSAT: 4390

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 37)
4.5/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Kimball Union Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Kimball Union Academy.
Kimball Union Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, New Hampshire, US. It was founded 1813, and currently has about 338 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.kua.org.
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Where is Kimball Union Academy located?
Kimball Union Academy is located in the State of New Hampshire of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 101 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Kimball Union Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Kimball Union Academy is offering 24 AP courses.

In recent years, 64 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Kimball Union Academy also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Kimball Union Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kimball Union Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 58 for all US schools.

Also Kimball Union Academy has been favorited by 550 users.
03.
Where do Kimball Union Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 9.4% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 13.4% go to top 25, and about 2.4% 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 Kimball Union Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Kimball Union Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Kimball Union Academy’s official site: http://www.kua.org or call them at 603-469-2100.
04.
What is the application requirement for Kimball Union Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kimball Union 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 Kimball Union Academy?
Yes, here are few: Virginia Episcopal School, Tilton School and Miller School of Albemarle.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Kimball Union Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Kimball Union Academy in 2024 is $0 , 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 admission@kua.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Kimball Union Academy?
The overall rating for Kimball Union Academy is A.

The section ratings of Kimball Union Academy are:
A- for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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