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

  • 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

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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

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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