Overview

Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates. Brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, artistic, athletic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.
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Official information of Pomfret School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $69,250
# of Students: 350
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 15%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $137,143/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1201/1600
#49

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Harvard College 2
LAC #1 Williams College 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 6
#17 Cornell University 2
#23 University of Michigan 4
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#28 Tufts University 3
#28 Wake Forest University 2
#36 Boston College 3
#42 Boston University 5
#42 Case Western Reserve University 3
#42 Tulane University 6
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2
#49 Lehigh University 2
#49 Purdue University 2
#49 Villanova University 2
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2
#55 Santa Clara University 3
#55 University of Miami 1
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 2
#57 Penn State University Park 2
#63 George Washington University 7
#63 University of Connecticut 6
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 2
#68 Southern Methodist University 2
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 2
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#79 American University 2
LAC #17 Smith College 1
#93 University of Delaware 1
#93 University of Denver 3
#103 Drexel University 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 3
LAC #22 Vassar College 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 3
#117 University of Vermont 3
#122 Chapman University 2
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 2
LAC #38 Bucknell University 2
LAC #45 Union College 3
LAC #46 Trinity College 12
LAC #50 Connecticut College 4
LAC #50 Dickinson College 2
Bryant University 2
Centre College 1
Dalhousie University 2
Endicott College 2
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 3
Hofstra University 2
Loyola University Maryland 2
Nichols College 1
North Carolina Central University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence College 2
Quinnipiac University 3
Rhodes College 1
Rider University 1
Rollins College 1
Saint Michael's College 2
St. Lawrence University 1
St. Thomas Aquinas College 2
Suffolk University 2
The New School College of Performing Arts 2
University of Mississippi 1
University of St. Andrews 3
University of Tampa 2
University of Toronto 1
Washington College 1
Wentworth Institute of Technology 4
Wilmington University 1
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Sports

(Total 15)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 11)
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Choir
Guitar
Photography
Design
Filmmaking
Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Choir
Guitar
Photography
Design
Filmmaking
Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Animation
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 25)
Ambassadors Club
Amnesty International
Book Club
Classic Film Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance Hillel
Investment Club
Key Club
Math Team
Relay for Life
Ski Club
Ambassadors Club
Amnesty International
Book Club
Classic Film Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance Hillel
Investment Club
Key Club
Math Team
Relay for Life
Ski Club
The Page Turners
WBVC Radio VOICE
Chinese Club
Cooking Club
Focus In
Pomfret Girls Connect
Pontefract
Robotics Club
Young Republicans & Campus Democrats
Manuscripts Club
Environmental Club
National Junior Classical League
International Students Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1894
Campus Size: 500 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Updating
School Code:
TOEFL: 8141
SSAT: 5842

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 38)
4.5/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 4)
4.0 / 5 Overall
3.9 / 5 Academics
3.8 / 5 Campus
3.6 / 5 Student Life
3.8 / 5 Athletic&Art
3.4 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 170)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Pomfret School

01.
Tell me a bit about Pomfret School.
Pomfret School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Connecticut, US. It was founded 1894, and currently has about 350 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.pomfret.org/.
06.
Where is Pomfret School located?
Pomfret School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 56 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Pomfret School have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 47 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Pomfret School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Pomfret School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pomfret School is among the most popular schools, within top 32 for all US schools.

Also Pomfret School has been favorited by 851 users.
03.
Where do Pomfret School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 14.15% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.66% go to top 25, and about 2.52% 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 Pomfret School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pomfret School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pomfret School’s official site: https://www.pomfret.org/ or call them at 860-963-6120.
04.
What is the application requirement for Pomfret School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pomfret 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).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Pomfret School?
Yes, here are few: Suffield Academy, Brooks School and Canterbury School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Pomfret School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Pomfret School in 2024 is $73,500 , 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@pomfret.org .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Pomfret School?
The overall rating for Pomfret School is A.

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