Culver Academies

Culver
Indiana
United States

Overview

Culver Military Academy, established in 1894, and Culver Girls Academy, founded in 1971, compose Culver Academies, one of the leading college preparatory boarding schools in North America. We are located in Culver, Indiana on a beautiful 1,800-acre campus on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee. Enrollment is approximately 840 students in grades nine through 12. We admit students capable of pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum while becoming responsible citizens and leaders. Candidates are selected for their potential to meet Culver’s high academic standards and to contribute to Culver’s nationally-recognized leadership and extracurricular programs. The diverse student body includes representatives from 24 countries and 40 states. Consistent with the Culver mission of educating students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society, we believe what distinguishes Culver from other fine secondary schools is that while we offer academic training and extracurricular opportunities that are second to none, Culver is the leader in delivering practical experience and instruction in leadership for all students and emphasizing high expectations for personal responsibility and integrity. The leadership principles we teach and develop are those that apply to leaders in all walks of life.

Academics

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 14

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 132

Number of AP Courses Offered: 26

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 87%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • Writing Center

English

  • Classics
  • Creative Writing
  • Honors
  • Literature
  • Poetry
  • Composition
  • AP English Language
  • AP English Literature
  • American Literature

History

  • Classical History
  • European History
  • Honors
  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

    Religion / Philosophy

    • Ethics

    Humanities / Social Sciences

    • Economics
    • Psychology
    • World Issues

    Sciences

    • Anatomy
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Environmental Science
    • Health
    • Physics
    • Engineering
    • Computer Science
    • Robotics
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Psychology

    Math

      Computer Studies

      • Robotics

      Music

      • Band
      • Choral Music
      • Individual Instructions
      • Music Appreciation
      • Music History
      • Music Theory
      • Orchestra
      • Voice

      Performing / Visual Arts

        Special Programs

        • Study Abroad
        • Community Service
        • Personal Finance
        • Leadership
        • Rifle Team
        • Aviation
        • Boy Scouts
        • Entrepreneurship
        • Sailing
        • Physical Education
        • Robotics
        • Public Speaking
        • Student Council
        • Digital Design
        • Maker Space

        Distinctive or New Programs

        • C

        Campus Life

        Dorm Life

        Number of Dorms: 17

        Average Students Per Dorm: 45

        Number of Girls Dorms: 8

        Number of Boys Dorms: 9

        Dorm Amenities

        • Laundry Facilities
        • Lounge
        • Vending Machines
        • Wireless Internet
        • Full Kitchen
        • Refrigerator

        Other Dorm Amenities

        Facilities

        • All-Weather Track
        • Baseball Field
        • Basketball Court
        • Fitness Center
        • Football Field
        • Indoor Basketball Court
        • Indoor Pool
        • Pool
        • Racquetball Court
        • Sand Volleyball Court
        • Technology Center
        • Volleyball Court
        • Softball Diamond
        • Soccer Field
        • Tennis Courts
        • Hockey Rink
        • Dance Studio
        • Weight Room
        • Athletic Fields
        • Outdoor Track
        • Waterfront
        • Turf Fields
        • Equestrian Facilities
        • Cross Country Trails
        • Rowing Facility
        • Ice Rink
        • Lacrosse Field

        Other Facilities

        • Ropes Course
        • Golf Course
        • Rowing Center

        Clubs & Organizations

        • Amnesty International
        • Asian Club
        • Astronomy Club
        • Chess Club
        • Community Service
        • Computer Club
        • Debate Club
        • Diversity Club
        • Environmental Club
        • FCA
        • Fencing Club
        • Foreign Language Clubs
        • Honor Council
        • Horseback Riding
        • International Club
        • Jewish Student Organization
        • Literary Magazine
        • Math Club
        • Model UN
        • National Honor Society
        • Newspaper
        • Peer Tutoring
        • Photography Club
        • Quiz Bowl
        • Sailing Club
        • Scouting
        • Student Activities
        • Student Government
        • Student Publications
        • Theater Club
        • Weightlifting Club
        • Yearbook
        • Yoga Club

        Arts & Athletics

        Arts Department Director: Steve Rosek

        Athletics Department Director: Kevin Cox

        Arts

          Interscholastic Sports

          • Baseball
          • Basketball
          • Cheerleading
          • Crew
          • Cross Country Running
          • Diving
          • Drill Team
          • Equestrian
          • Fencing
          • Football
          • Golf
          • Ice Hockey
          • Lacrosse
          • Polo
          • Rugby
          • Sailing
          • Soccer
          • Softball
          • Swimming
          • Tennis
          • Track and Field
          • Volleyball
          • Wrestling
          • Indoor Track
          • Rowing

          Recreational Sports

          • Aerobics
          • Badminton
          • Dance
          • Drill Team
          • Equestrian
          • Golf
          • Horseback Riding
          • Racquetball
          • Rifle Team
          • Soccer
          • Squash
          • Swimming
          • Table Tennis
          • Tennis
          • Ice Skating

          Graduates

          Summary: The Culver campus extends from the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee through rolling green hillsides and shady woodlands. Everywhere you look, the views are picturesque. Yet this serene location is home to much activity. Inside our historic Collegiate-Gothic buildings are modern classrooms filled with some of the brightest students in the nation. Our athletic fields and tennis courts are rarely empty. Crew boats and sailboats glide across the lake. Ten months out of the year, 800 students are proud to call this campus their home.

          College Information

          Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

          Middle Percentile of SAT Scores Reading Math Writing
          25th percentile
          75th percentile

          Notable Alumni

          Frank Batten

          Class of 1942

          Founder of The Weather Channel

          Evan Bayh

          Class of 1969

          Former U.S. Senator and Indiana Governor

          Dierks Bentley

          Class of 1988

          Country Music Recording Artist

          George Steinbrenner III

          Class of 1948

          Former Owner of the New York Yankees

          Molly Engstrom

          Class of 2001

          Bronze and Silver Medal Winner - US Women's Hockey Team

          Miles D. White

          Class of 1973

          Chairman and CEO of Abbott Laboratories

          Sally Hodder MD

          Class of 1973

          Expert on Infectious Diseases

          Hal Holbrook

          Class of 1942

          Oscar and Tony Award Winner

          Kath Lingenfelter

          Class of 1992

          Television Writer and Producer

          Summer Programs

          Summary: Founded in 1902, Culver Summer Schools and Camps are a fun-filled, naturally beautiful 1,800-acre setting where over 1,300 young people from around the world, ages 7-17, develop positive self-esteem through accomplishment and self discipline. It is a high-challenge, high-support environment for learning leadership skills that improve personal confidence.

          Department Director: Heike Spahn

          Woodcraft Camp

          Description: Culver Woodcraft Camp is a six-week, activity-based camp designed for youth ages 9 to 14. Woodcraft Camp offers more than 80 elective courses and activities that help campers gain independence, develop leadership skills and increase self-confidence while discovering new interests, making friends and having fun.

          Director: Jacqui Young

          Application Deadline:

          Start Date: 2022-06-17

          End Date: 2022-07-30

          Tuition From: 7850

          Tuition To: 8350

          Website: https://www.culver.org/summer/camps-available/woodcraft-camp

          Boarding:

          Financial Aid Available: Yes

          Upper Schools

          Description: Culver Upper Schools is a six-week leadership development program for youth ages 14 to 17. The Upper Schools' military organizational structure is designed to instill followership, then leadership, over the course of three summers. Boys choose between Naval School, the School of Horsemanship or the Aviation School. Girls are organized into Decks and may take the same sailing, horsemanship or aviation classes as the boys. All campers follow a schedule that provides a healthy mix of classes, activities and free time.

          Director: Jenna Gartner

          Application Deadline:

          Start Date: 2022-06-17

          End Date: 2022-07-30

          Tuition From: 7850

          Tuition To:

          Website: https://www.culver.org/summer/camps-available/upper-school

          Boarding:

          Financial Aid Available: Yes

          Junior Woodcraft Camp

          Description: Boys and girls, ages 7 to 9, are invited to experience Woodcraft Camp -- junior style! This four-day camp runs as close to the real experience as possible, revealing the fun and excitement of our day-to-day programs at Culver Woodcraft Camp. Junior Woodcrafters follow a similar structure complete with activity rotations, free swim, evening activities and leadership opportunities. Junior Woodcrafters are split by boys (Chipmunks) and girls (Hummingbirds) in our cabins on our beautiful Culver campus near the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee. Our 4-to-1 ratio provides the safety, leadership and supervision younger campers deserve from a world-class camp program.

          Director:

          Application Deadline:

          Start Date: 2022-06-08

          End Date: 2022-06-11

          Tuition From: 800

          Tuition To:

          Website: https://www.culver.org/summer/camps-available/junior-woodcraft

          Boarding:

          Financial Aid Available: No

          Merit

          Merit Scholarships: Offered

          Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 11%

          Average Merit Scholarship: 54,500

          Current Endowment Amount: $440,000,000

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          Vital Information

          Student Body Type: Coed

          Total Boarding: 817

          Total Day: 15

          Total Enrollment: 832

          Boys: 473

          Girls: 359

          Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

          Day Grades Offered: 9-12

          School Type: High School

          Dress Code: Uniform

          Applications Accepted: Contact School

          Application Deadline: January 15th

          Tuition & Financial Aid

          7-Day Boarding: $54,500

          5-Day Boarding: N/A

          Day Tuition Fee: N/A

          Need-Based Aid: Offered

          Payment Plans: Offered

          Students Receiving Aid: 35%

          Average Awarded: $30,274

          School Finances

          Merit Scholarships: Offered

          Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 11%

          Average Merit Scholarship: $54,500

          Current Endowment Amount: $440,000,000

          Contact

          1300 Academy Road #157

          Culver, Indiana United States

          574 842 7100

          Director of Admissions: Steven Pietraszek

          Admissions Phone: 574 842 7100

          Fax: 574 842 8066

          Email: [email protected]

          Website: http://www.culver.org

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