Phillips Exeter Academy

Exeter
New Hampshire
United States

Overview

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

    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

      Computer Studies

      • Computer Programming
      • Computer Science

      Music

      • Band
      • Choral Music
      • Composition
      • Individual Instructions
      • Music Appreciation
      • Orchestra
      • Voice

      Performing / Visual Arts

        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

          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

          Percentage 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

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          Vital Information

          Student Body Type: Coed

          Total Boarding: 847

          Total Day: 217

          Total Enrollment: 1,064

          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

          20 Main Street

          Exeter, New Hampshire United States

          603 777 3437

          Director of Admissions: John Hutchins

          Admissions Phone: 603 777 3437

          Fax: 603 777 4399

          Email: [email protected]

          Website: http://www.exeter.edu

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