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Fork Union Military Academy

Fork Union, Virginia, USA
All Boys, Christian

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Fork Union Military Academy is one of the nation's leading college preparatory military schools for boys in grades 7 to 12 and postgraduate. Nationally-known for its emphasis on Christian values, top quality academics, and superior athletic programs, the school remains true to its motto of "Body, Mind, and Spirit." Success stories begin here.

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P.O. Box 278
Fork Union, Virginia, USA 23055

(800) 462-3862

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Director of Admissions: Tripp Billingsley
Admissions Phone:(434) 842-4205Toll-Free Admissions:(800) 462-3862Fax:434-842-4300
Email: [email protected] Website:
www.forkunion.com


  • Application Deadline: Rolling
  • Application Fee: No Fee
  • International Application Fee: No Fee
  • Accepts SSAT Standard Application Online (SAO): Yes
  • Accepts Gateway to Prep Schools Application: No
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  • Founded: 1898
  • Campus Size: 1320 acres
  • Grades Offered: 7th-post-grad
  • Accredited by: VAIS
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 7th-post-grad
Day
Grades 7th-post-grad
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Girls     0 0 0
Boys     320 40 360
Total     320 40 360

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $33,940
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $20,350
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 60.00%
  • Average Awarded: $9,000
School Finances
  • Merit Scholarships: Offered
  • Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 14.00%
  • Average Merit Scholarship: $5,000
  • Current Endowment: $18,000,000
  • Per Student Endowment: $50,000
 

Summary: Fork Union Military Academy follows a unique curriculum plan in our Upper School (grades 9-12 and postgraduate). It is called the One Subject Plan.

Instead of juggling 4 to 6 classes every day, or following a "block schedule," our students take one subject at a time. The year is divided into five grading periods of about 7 weeks each. Each grading period, the student takes one class. He is with that one teacher all day, every day, for about 7 weeks.

Department Director: Mike Goad

Average Class Size: 16

Full Time Teachers: 48

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 15/1

Summer Programs Offered: Offered

Academic Schedule: Other

Saturday Classes: Some

Number of Advanced Placement Courses Offered: 5

Notable Achievements: Offer dual enrollment classes and AP Courses

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
  • AP Courses
  • Post Graduate Year
  • Dual Enrollment Courses
  • Honors Courses
Support Programs
  • ADD/ADHD Support
  • College Counseling
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
English:
  • Honors
  • Senior Composition
  • Dual Enrollment
  • AP English
History:
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History
  • US Government
  • Dual Enrollment
Foreign Languages:
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
Religion/Philosophy:
  • World Religions
  • Dual Enrollment
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Religion 7/8
  • Religion
  • Sociology
  • Personal Finance
  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Honors Art History
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Health
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Sports Medicine
  • AP Biology
  • Honors Physics 1 and 2
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Trigonometry
  • Pre-Calculus
  • AP Calculus
  • Duel Enrollment
Computer Studies:
  • Computer Science
Music:
  • Band
  • Choral Music
  • Bagpipes
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Art
  • Debate
  • Drama
  • Studio Art
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Independent Study
  • Leadership
  • Personal Finance
  • Rifle Team
  • Boy Scouts
  • STEM Club
  • Robotics Club
  • Interact Club
AP Courses Available:
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Computer Science A
  • English Language
  • Environmental Science
  • US Government & Politics
  • US History
  • Duel Enrollment
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Department Director: Tony Moss

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 1

Average Students Per Dorm: 360

No. of Boys Dorms: 1

Dorm Amenities:

  • Game Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Vending Machines

Dress Code: Uniform

Student Life

Summary: FUMA teaches leadership development and college readiness skills through implementation of our Military program. The new Upper School dormitory opened in 2012, and offers comfortable billeting in a safe, modern, and technologically advanced home away from home. Our dorms have adult house parents who live in staff apartments on the hallways with students, and there is 24 hours supervision of the dorm environment.

Facilities

  • All-weather track
  • Baseball field(s)
  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center
  • Technology Center
  • Volleyball court(s)
  • Football field
  • Indoor basketball court(s)
  • Racquetball court(s)
  • Indoor pool

Clubs and Organizations

  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Computer Club
  • Debate Club
  • FCA
  • Honor Council
  • International Clubs
  • National Honor Society
  • Photography
  • Quiz Bowl
  • Scouting
  • Student Activities
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Woodworking Club
  • Yearbook
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Arts Department Director: Bruce Patterson

Athletics Department Director: Micky Sullivan

Arts
  • A Cappella Group
  • Art Club
  • Choral Music
  • Drama Club
  • Gospel Choir
  • Pep Band
  • Theater
Interscholastic Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Drill Team
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rifle Team
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
Recreational Sports
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Weight Lifting
 

Department Director: John DeVault

College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

JMU 15 graduates
United States Military Academy at West Point 3 graduates
United States Naval Academy at Annapolis 5 graduates
The University of Virginia 5 graduates
Virginia Tech 10 graduates
VMI 10 graduates
Notable Alumni

Thomas H. Davis (Class of 1934) Founder and former Chairman of Piedmont Aviation, Inc. (now known as USAirways

Jerome Johnson Richardson (Class of 1978) former President of Carolina Panthers Stadium (Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC).

Edward H. Jennings (Class of 1954) President of Ohio State University 1981-1990, Interim President, 2002

General John T. Chain, Jr (Class of 1952) Served two one-year tours in combat during Vietnam War. Served as Commander in Chief, Strategic Air Command

Robert S. Bloxom (Class of 1955) Elected in 1978 to the Virginia House of Delegates, current Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Kevin A. Plank (Class of 1991) Founder & CEO of Under Armour Apparel.


Quotes from Alumni

I can say much of my success is attributed to my time spent at FUMA. Relationships I formed while I was there will be ones that I continue to carry in both my personal life and professional career.

-Kevin Plank, Class of 1992, Founder/CEO, Under Armour


At Fork Union I gained the discipline I needed. I took care of myself. I practiced my faith. Most important, I learned that I could do anything I set my mind to. Fork Union changed my life.

-Jeffrey J. Jones, II, Class of 1986, President/CEO, H & R Block


This was the cornerstone for where I am today. There’s no doubt about it. This was a life-changing moment that evolves as I get older. That’s how much Fork Union means to me.

-Eddie George, Class of 1991, Heisman Trophy Winner & NFL Pro-Bowl Running Back


 

Department Director: Mike Goad

Summer School

June 30, 2019 to July 27, 2019

Summer School provides a non-military program of academic study, athletic activities, and planned enrichment trips. The session is designed to help students in grades 7-12. It is held in the month of July.

Registration Deadline: June 26, 2019
Tuition: -4,350.00
Financial Aid Available:  No
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