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Overview

Wayland is a traditional college-preparatory school proudly rooted in its Midwestern heritage. Our Mentor Program, the arts, community service, leadership and other co-curricular opportunities augment solid academics. Diverse cultural and recreational activities abound in nearby Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, as well as "outdoor Wisconsin" and travel abroad. From our pleasant and comfortable campus, Wayland graduates move on to study across the US and internationally, many to universities distinguished by their selectivity.
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Official information of Wayland Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool
A Boarding
A Matriculation
A+ Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
C Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12,PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $66,250
# of Students: 176
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 30%
AP Courses: 14
Endowment: $107,955/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 35%
SAT: 1360/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#16 Rice University 1
#16 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Wellesley College 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#26 University of Virginia 1
#30 New York University 1
#30 University of Florida 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#48 University of Texas at Austin 1
#58 University of Washington 1
#66 George Washington University 1
#72 Knox College 1
#74 Clemson University 1
LAC #15 Colby College 1
LAC #15 Haverford College 1
LAC #15 United States Military Academy 1
#76 American University 1
#81 Beloit College 1
#85 Lake Forest College 1
Arizona State University 1
#103 Saint Louis University 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 Bates College 1
#112 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#124 DePaul University 1
#136 Ripon College 1
LAC #28 Kenyon College 1
#143 University of New Hampshire 1
Colby-Sawyer College 1
College of Charleston 1
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 1
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1
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AP Courses

(Total 14)
Calculus AB
European History
Chemistry
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Spanish Language and Culture
Latin
German Language and Culture
Biology
Physics 1
Calculus AB
European History
Chemistry
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Spanish Language and Culture
Latin
German Language and Culture
Biology
Physics 1
Calculus BC
Statistics
Microeconomics
English Language and Composition
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Sports

(Total 12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weightlifting
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Arts

(Total 11)
A Cappella
Band
Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Piano
Voice
3D Printed Art
Studio Art
A Cappella
Band
Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Piano
Voice
3D Printed Art
Studio Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 13)
Admission Ambassadors
Athletic Council
Baking Club
Finance & Entrepreneurship Club
Forensics Ecology Club
Kaleidoscope Literary Magazine
Library Swans
Math Club
Model United Nations (UN) P.E.A.C.E.
Ping Pong Club
Admission Ambassadors
Athletic Council
Baking Club
Finance & Entrepreneurship Club
Forensics Ecology Club
Kaleidoscope Literary Magazine
Library Swans
Math Club
Model United Nations (UN) P.E.A.C.E.
Ping Pong Club
Thespian Society
UNICEF
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Contact School

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School Link

Contact Info

Official website
101 North University Beaver Dam, WI 53916
800-860-7725
admission@wayland.org
Wisconsin

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1855
Campus Size: 65 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr.
School Code:
TOEFL: 8028
SSAT: 8056

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 39)
2.9/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
1.0 / 5 Overall
2.0 / 5 Academics
1.0 / 5 Campus
1.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 28)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Wayland Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Wayland Academy.
Wayland Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US. It was founded 1855, and currently has about 176 students, 30.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.wayland.org.
02.
Does Wayland Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Wayland Academy is offering 14 AP courses.

In recent years, 62 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Wayland Academy also have 35% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Wayland Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020, some students attended Williams College, Stanford University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Wayland Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Wayland 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 Wayland Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Wayland Academy in 2024 is $68,900 , 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@wayland.org .
06.
Where is Wayland Academy located?
Wayland Academy is located in the State of Wisconsin of USA. The closest major city is Milwaukee, which is about 55 miles away from school. Most families can choose General Mitchell International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Wayland Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Wayland Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 212 for all US schools.

Also Wayland Academy has been favorited by 97 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Wayland Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Wayland Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Wayland Academy’s official site: http://www.wayland.org or call them at 800-860-7725.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Wayland Academy?
Yes, here are few: St. John's Northwestern Academies, Martin Luther High School and

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

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