Phillips Exeter Academy
Overview
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Founded in 1781, Phillips Exeter Academy originated the Harkness philosophy of teaching whereby 12 students and a teacher join in classes around an oval Harkness Table. Students from 44 states and 31 countries enjoy a rich curriculum of over 450 courses. Phillips Exeter Academy admits students without regard for their ability to pay the tuition and we meet 100% of the demonstrated need of every admitted student.
Academics
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Average Class Size: 12
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 192
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 81%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
- Writing Center
History
- Asian History
- Classical History
- European History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- German
- Greek
- Italian
- Japanese
- Latin
- Russian
- Spanish
- Arabic
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Social Justice
- The Bible
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Animal Behavior
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Genetics
- Geology
- Health
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
- Ornithology
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Honors Math
- Probability
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
Computer Studies
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Orchestra
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Debate
- Drama
- Drawing
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- Theater Design
- Modern Dance
Special Programs
- Study Abroad
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Internships
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 27
Average Students Per Dorm: 0
Number of Girls Dorms: 14
Number of Boys Dorms: 13
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Pool
- Racquetball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Animal Rights Club
- Asian Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Classics Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- Fencing Club
- Food Council
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Free Tibet
- Habitat for Humanity
- International Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Mock Trial
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Sailing Club
- Sexualities Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
- Radio Station
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Sarah Ream
Athletics Department Director: Shane LaPointe
Arts
- Acting
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ceramics
- Dance
- Debate
- Drama
- Drawing
- Sculpture
- Studio Art
- Theater Design
- Modern Dance
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Aerobics
- Alpine Skiing
- Basketball
- Crew
- Dance
- Fencing
- Figure Skating
- Hiking
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Martial Arts
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Graduates
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | |||
75th percentile |
Notable Alumni
Mark Zuckerberg
Class of
Gore Vidal
Class of
Daniel Webster
Class of
Franklin Pierce
Class of
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 847
Total Day: 217
Total Enrollment: 1064
Boys: 517
Girls: 547
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: January 15th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $49,880
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $38,740
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 47%
Average Awarded: $44,923
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $1,100,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: John Hutchins
Admissions Phone: 603 777 3437
Fax: 603 777 4399
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.exeter.edu
Nearby Schools
- The Governor’s Academy - 16mi / 26 km
- Brooks School - 20mi / 32 km
- Phillips Academy (Andover) - 25mi / 40 km
- St. Paul’s School - 35mi / 56 km
- Middlesex School - 40mi / 64 km
- Lexington Christian Academy - 40mi / 64 km





