Overview

Vermont Academy is a small college preparatory boarding and day school serving grades 9 through 12 plus a postgraduate year. Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy provides experiential education for the whole student, including exemplary academics, athletics, and arts. Students are encouraged to explore, to tinker, and to innovate. Students benefit from a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, learning skills support, and over 120 courses. Located on 450 acres, the school offers unparalleled outdoor opportunities, including mountain biking, crew, and nearby skiing and snowboarding. Two and a half hours from Boston and four hours from New York, Vermont Academy provides students with a transformative education--in the classroom and in the great Vermont outdoors--that prepares them to thrive in college and in life.
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Official information of Vermont Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $67,400
# of Students: 200
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 25%
AP Courses: 15
Endowment: $62,000/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 82%
SAT: 1200/1600
#120

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#25 New York University 2
#25 University of Southern California 1
#29 University of Florida 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#41 Boston University 5
#51 Lehigh University 2
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2
#62 Syracuse University 2
#63 Lawrence University 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 2
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#72 Knox College 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
SUNY University at Binghamton 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
#97 Clark University 1
#100 Cornell College 1
#105 University of Denver 2
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#105 University of Utah 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
#121 Temple University 1
#121 University of Kansas 1
#121 University of Vermont 3
#124 Morehouse College 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#137 University of Central Florida 1
#142 Hartwick College 1
#149 University of Mary Washington 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
#194 Mississippi State University 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 2
#202 Springfield College 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
#219 University of Maine 1
LAC #51 The University of the South 1
#285 University of New England 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Alderson-Broaddus University 1
Anna Maria College 2
Butler University 1
Castleton University 2
Champlain College 1
Colorado Mesa University 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Concordia University 3
Elmhurst College 1
Emerson College 1
Florida Gulf Coast University 1
High Point University 1
Lesley University 1
LIU Brooklyn 1
long island university-liu post 1
Manhattanville College 1
Missouri State University 1
Missouri Western State University 1
Nazareth College 1
Ocean County College 1
Penn State University Park 1
Pensacola State College 1
Providence College 2
Royal Military College - Canada 1
Saint Michael's College 2
Salem State University 1
United States Military Academy 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1
Westminster College-Salt Lake City-UT 1
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AP Courses

(Total 15)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Macroeconomics
French Language and Culture
Computer Science A
United States Government and Politics
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(Total 18)
Baseball
Basketball
Climbing
Crew
Cross Country
Dance
Equestrain
Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding
Golf
Ice Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Climbing
Crew
Cross Country
Dance
Equestrain
Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Tennis
Wilderness Skills
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Arts

(Total 12)
Jazz
Music
Recording
Theater
Vocal
Digital Photography
Drawing
Filmmaking
Painting
Pottery
Jazz
Music
Recording
Theater
Vocal
Digital Photography
Drawing
Filmmaking
Painting
Pottery
2D Art
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 15)
Bread Club
Robotics Club
National Honor Society
Pie Club
Writing Center Tutors
International Resource Center
Math Tutors
Cheese Club
Sustainability Club
Yearbook
Bread Club
Robotics Club
National Honor Society
Pie Club
Writing Center Tutors
International Resource Center
Math Tutors
Cheese Club
Sustainability Club
Yearbook
Board Game Club
Admissions Tour Guides
Art Club
Language Tutors
PawPrint (literary magazine)
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1876
Campus Size: 450 acres
Boarding Rate: 80%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: On Campus, Admission Travel to China, , Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 6892
SSAT: 7936
ISEE: 460405

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 19)
4.8/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 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 Vermont Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Vermont Academy.
Vermont Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Vermont, US. It was founded 1876, and currently has about 200 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.vermontacademy.org.
02.
Does Vermont Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Vermont Academy is offering 15 AP courses.

Vermont Academy also have 82% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Vermont Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2021, some students attended Johns Hopkins University, New York University, University of Southern California, University of Florida and Tufts University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Vermont Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Vermont 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 Vermont Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Vermont Academy in 2024 is $75,010 , 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 wsamuels@vermontacademy.org .
06.
Where is Vermont Academy located?
Vermont Academy is located in the State of Vermont of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 91 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Vermont Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Vermont Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 135 for all US schools.

Also Vermont Academy has been favorited by 186 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Vermont Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Vermont Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Vermont Academy’s official site: http://www.vermontacademy.org or call them at 802-869-6229.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Vermont Academy?
Yes, here are few: The Putney School, The Greenwood School and Dublin School.

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

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