Overview

At Salisbury we do everything right for boys! We celebrate what it means to be a boy and have designed a school where boys succeed and tradition matters. Our unique Hilltop community develops boys into gentlemen both in the classroom and out. As a student at Salisbury, you are part of a close-knit community. From the moment you first arrive to the day you graduate, you play an important role in the life of the School. Being a small, single-sex school allows us to better foster your confidence and inspire you. Salisbury students feel comfortable challenging themselves and each other in the classroom. You will become willing to take risks in a wide range of academic subjects. Numerous resources are available to guide you while accomplishing your goals and reaching your full potential.
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Official information of Salisbury School in 2024 | FindingSchool

Boarding Grades: 9-12
All-boys
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $70,500
# of Students: 310
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: 19%
AP Courses: 12
Endowment: $180,645/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 62%
SAT: 1240/1600

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Yale University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Duke University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#29 University of Florida 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Florida State University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#70 Wofford College 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
LAC #15 Grinnell College 1
#76 Allegheny College 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1
#85 Lake Forest College 1
#89 Elon University 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
#89 Ursinus College 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 United States Air Force Academy 2
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#97 University of South Florida 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#107 Whittier College 1
#111 Susquehanna University 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
#121 Chapman University 1
#121 Temple University 1
#121 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
#130 Eckerd College 1
LAC #27 Colorado College 1
#137 Drake University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#137 University of Kentucky 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#182 Ohio University 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
LAC #45 Furman University 1
#234 University of Hartford 1
#234 West Virginia University 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1
LAC #51 The University of the South 1
#263 Montana State University 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
#299 Marshall University 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
#317 Alvernia University 1
Appalachian State University 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
Bryant University 1
Central Connecticut State University 1
Christopher Newport University 1
College of Charleston 1
College of William and Mary 1
Dean College 1
Elizabethtown College 1
Emerson College 1
Endicott College 1
Franklin & Marshall College 1
Frostburg State University 1
High Point University 1
Ithaca College 1
Johnson C. Smith University 1
Lynn University 1
Marist College 1
Merrimack College 1
Monmouth University 1
Mount St. Mary's University 1
Northwestern Connecticut Community College 1
Northwestern Michigan College 1
Norwich University 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Penn State University Park 1
Queen's University 1
Roger Williams University 1
Rutgers University 1
Siena College 1
Southern Connecticut State University 1
Southern New Hampshire University 1
state university of new york at fredonia 1
SUNY College at Geneseo 1
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville 1
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 1
Union College 1
United States Coast Guard Academy 1
United States Military Academy 1
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico 1
University of Cambridge 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1
University of Ottawa 1
University of Oxford 1
University of Redlands 1
University of Southern Mississippi 1
University of St. Andrews 1
University of St. Thomas 1
University of Tampa 1
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
University of Toronto 1
Wagner College 1
Webb Institute 1
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1
Wheaton College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 12)
Biology
Statistics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
United States History
English Language and Composition
French Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Computer Science A
Biology
Statistics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
United States History
English Language and Composition
French Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Computer Science A
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Computer Science Principles
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Sailing
Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Sailing
Skiing
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 9)
Ceramics
Digital Music
Digital Photography
Drawing
Film
Painting
Sculpture
Woodworking
Art Survey
Ceramics
Digital Music
Digital Photography
Drawing
Film
Painting
Sculpture
Woodworking
Art Survey
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 6)
Big Brothers
Sarum Game
Student Government
Culinary Club
Theater
Prefects
Big Brothers
Sarum Game
Student Government
Culinary Club
Theater
Prefects

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1901
Campus Size: 725 acres
Boarding Rate: 95%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,ISEE,TOEFL,SAT,PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 3819
SSAT: 7060

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 17)
4.5/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 4)
4.5 / 5 Overall
3.9 / 5 Academics
4.8 / 5 Campus
3.9 / 5 Student Life
4.4 / 5 Athletic&Art
2.8 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 53)
Recommended
4.7 (36 reviews)
Recommended
Boarding
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4.9 (25 reviews)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Salisbury School

01.
Tell me a bit about Salisbury School.
Salisbury School is All-boys private boarding school located in New York, Connecticut, US. It was founded 1901, and currently has about 310 students, 19.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.salisburyschool.org.
02.
Does Salisbury School have rigorous academic requirements?
Salisbury School is offering 12 AP courses.

Salisbury School also have 62% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Salisbury School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 2.8% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.8% go to top 25, and about 1.2% 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 Salisbury School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Salisbury 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 Salisbury School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Salisbury School in 2024 is $72,300 , 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@salisburyschool.org .
06.
Where is Salisbury School located?
Salisbury School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 91 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Salisbury School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Salisbury School is among the most popular schools, within top 109 for all US schools.

Also Salisbury School has been favorited by 243 users.
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How to start with an application with Salisbury School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Salisbury School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Salisbury School’s official site: http://www.salisburyschool.org or call them at 860-435-5700.
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Salisbury School?
Yes, here are few: The Hotchkiss School, Indian Mountain School and Berkshire School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Salisbury School?
The overall rating for Salisbury School is B+.

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