Overview

Cushing Academy, an independent, coeducational boarding school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduate, centers its curriculum around the Cushing Institute for 21st Century Leadership. Designed to foster and develop leadership skills which today’s students will need to thrive amid the challenges and opportunities of this new century, the Institute shapes all of Cushing’s demanding and provocative course offerings and directly engages students with distinguished speakers, internships, and global travel. Founded in 1865, the Academy is home to students from over 28 countries and 26 states, with rigorous and renowned programs in academics, arts and athletics. The 162-acre campus is located in a bucolic setting approximately one hour west of Boston, Massachusetts.
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Official information of Cushing Academy 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
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $75,500
Day S. Tuition: $51,050
# of Students: 385
Boarding Rate: 92%
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 29%
AP Courses: 20
Endowment: $215,584/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 73%
SAT: 1280/1600
IB: No
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#9 Duke University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 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 California: Davis 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Pepperdine University 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#49 Villanova University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#75 Baylor University 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#79 American University 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#103 Clark University 1
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
Arizona State University 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
#136 Simmons University 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
Allegheny College 1
American Musical Dramatic Academy 1
Assumption College 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
Bridgewater State University 1
Bryant University 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Curry College 1
Dean College 1
Elmira College 1
Emerson College 1
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1
Endicott College 1
Fairfield University 1
Florida Southern College 1
Franciscan University of Steubenville 1
Franklin Pierce University 1
High Point University 1
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
Hofstra University 1
Ithaca College 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Keene State College 1
Keio University Japan 1
Lawrence University 1
Loughborough University 1
Lynn University 1
Marymount University 1
McGill University 1
Menlo College 1
Merrimack College 1
Midwestern State University 1
Monmouth University 1
Muhlenberg College 1
Pace University 1
Point Loma Nazarene University 1
Purdue University Fort Wayne 1
Quinnipiac University 1
Rhode Island College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Sacred Heart University 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Salisbury University 1
Siena College 1
Southern New Hampshire University 1
St. Francis University 1
St. Lawrence University 1
Stevenson University 1
Suffolk University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
Tyler Junior College 1
University of Akron 1
University of Maine 1
University of Massachusetts Lowell 1
University of New England 1
University of Rhode Island 1
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Stirling 1
University of Toronto 1
University of Waterloo 1
University of Windsor 1
University of Wyoming 1
Western University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 20)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Computer Science A
European History
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Chinese Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Computer Science A
European History
Macroeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Chemistry
Psychology
Microeconomics
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Sports

(Total 13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 47)
Art Club
C-Tones (Chorus)
Animation Club
Badminton Club
Black Student Union (BSU)
CA Business Club
Chamber Music
Community Service Club
Cushing Agriculture and Climate Club
Dance Club
Art Club
C-Tones (Chorus)
Animation Club
Badminton Club
Black Student Union (BSU)
CA Business Club
Chamber Music
Community Service Club
Cushing Agriculture and Climate Club
Dance Club
Esports
Ethics Committee
Extreme Baseball League
Figure Skating
Flag Football
Food Allergy Network
Instructional Ice Hockey
Instructional Tennis
Instrument Ensemble
Jewish Student Organization
Kindess Club
Kuyi Songwriting Club
Model U.N.
Patchwork (Literary Magazine)
Peer Tutoring
Pickleball
Pioneers (Math Club)
PRIDE!
Prom Committee
Psychology Club
Racing Club
Recreational Skiing and Snowboarding
Robotics
Science Journal
Spring Theatre Workshop
Student Weekend Activities Team (SWAT)
Service Learning STEAM Club
Student Government
Technical Theatre
Sustainability ClubThe International Club
Yearbook
Winter Musical
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Arts

(Total 16)
Acting
Chorus
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Art History
Drawing
Glass
Painting
Acting
Chorus
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Art History
Drawing
Glass
Painting
Photography
Directing
Ceramics
Portfolio
Design
Filmmaking
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1865
Campus Size: 162 acres
Boarding Rate: 92%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 9176
SSAT: 2698

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Brief Reviews

(Total 61)
4.7/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 9)
4.9 / 5 Overall
4.7 / 5 Academics
4.8 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
4.9 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.4 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Cushing Academy

Tell me a bit about Cushing Academy.
Cushing Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1865 , and currently has about 385 students, 29.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.cushing.org.
Does Cushing Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Cushing Academy is offering 20 AP courses.

In recent years, 53 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Cushing Academy also have 73% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Cushing Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16.53% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 2.48% go to top 25, and about 2.48% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Cushing Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Cushing Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Cushing Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Cushing Academy in 2024 is $80,560 ~ $80,915, 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@cushing.org .
Where is Cushing Academy located?
Cushing Academy is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 47 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Cushing Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Cushing Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 33 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Cushing Academy has been favorited by 859 users.
How to start with an application with Cushing Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Cushing Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Cushing Academy’s official site: http://www.cushing.org or call them at 978-827-7300.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Cushing Academy?
Yes, here are few: Applewild School, The Winchendon School and Hampshire Country School.

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

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