Overview

A big school program with a small school's humanity, Tabor Academy offers a rigorous academic program that includes 20 AP courses, and numerous honors level courses across the curriculum. Located on the picturesque shore of Sippican Harbor, Tabor's stunning oceanfront campus is home to 500 students from across the globe. Small dormitories, which average 14 students, provides an exceptional residential program and cultivates a strong sense of community. Tabor graduates often matriculate to the most competitive colleges in the country.
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Official information of Tabor Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Tuition: $74,400
# of Students: 542
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 22%
AP Courses: 25
Endowment: $105,166/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 71%
SAT: 1277/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 1
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#17 Cornell University 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 4
#23 Georgetown University 2
#25 University of Virginia 1
#28 New York University 5
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1
#42 Boston University 4
#42 Brandeis University 2
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#49 Northeastern University 8
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Villanova University 2
#55 Florida State University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 2
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2
#68 Fordham University 5
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#83 Elon University 2
#83 Michigan State University 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#93 University of Denver 2
#99 University of Utah 1
#103 Clark University 1
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 2
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 2
#117 University of Vermont 1
#122 Chapman University 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
#148 San Diego State University 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 2
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 4
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
Assumption College 2
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
Bryant University 2
College of Charleston 2
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 1
Eckerd College 1
Elmira College 1
Fairfield University 2
High Point University 1
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
Maine Maritime Academy 2
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1
Nazareth College 1
Providence College 2
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Sacred Heart University 1
Spelman College 1
St. John Fisher College 1
St. Mary's College of Maryland 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
United States Coast Guard Academy 1
University of Alabama 2
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 2
University of Massachusetts Lowell 1
University of Rhode Island 1
University of Southampton 1
University of Virginia's College at Wise 1
Utica College 1
Wheaton College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 25)
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Computer Science A
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Computer Science A
Comparative Government and Politics
Macroeconomics
United States History
World History
Music Theory
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(Total 16)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 27)
String
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
Acting
Chorus
Singing
Wind Symphony
Digital Media
Digital Music
String
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
Acting
Chorus
Singing
Wind Symphony
Digital Media
Digital Music
Drawing
Painting
Photo
Printmaking
Sculpture
Costume Design
Design
Lighting Design
Writing
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 31)
A cappella groups (male and female)
Student Tech Help Desk
Juntos!
Community Service Board
You and Me (mentoring middle schoolers)
Peer Tutor Leaders
Poetry Club
Operation Smile Club
Seawolf Cycling
Special Olympics Club
A cappella groups (male and female)
Student Tech Help Desk
Juntos!
Community Service Board
You and Me (mentoring middle schoolers)
Peer Tutor Leaders
Poetry Club
Operation Smile Club
Seawolf Cycling
Special Olympics Club
TASC (Tabor Academy Student Council)
GAINS (Girls Advance in Science)
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
Global Partners
International Dinner
International Week
Trading Places
International Co-Heads
Tea Club
Baking Club
I Am That Girl
Latin Club
Seawolf Squash Group
Animation Studies Club
Breakfast Club
Sign Language Club
Backgammon Club
Environmental Club
Digital Music Club
Jazz Band
The Wave (fashion magazine)
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Contact School

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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1876
Campus Size: 88 acres
Boarding Rate: 69%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: PSAT, SAT, Duolingo, IELTS
School Code:
TOEFL: 8062
SSAT: 7594
ISEE: 221330

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 68)
4.9/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 3)
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

(Total 220)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Tabor Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Tabor Academy.
Tabor Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1876, and currently has about 542 students, 22.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.taboracademy.org.
02.
Does Tabor Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Tabor Academy is offering 25 AP courses.

In recent years, 75 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Tabor Academy also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Tabor Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.57% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 2.9% go to top 25, and about 1.45% 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 Tabor Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Tabor 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).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Tabor Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Tabor Academy in 2024 is $77,975 , 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@taboracademy.org .
06.
Where is Tabor Academy located?
Tabor Academy is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 48 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Tabor Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Tabor Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 4 for all US schools.

Also Tabor Academy has been favorited by 1270 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Tabor Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Tabor Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Tabor Academy’s official site: http://www.taboracademy.org or call them at 508-291-8300.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Tabor Academy?
Yes, here are few: Portsmouth Abbey School, St. Andrew's School - RI and St. George's School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Tabor Academy?
The overall rating for Tabor Academy is A.

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