Linden Hall

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Linden Hall Photo #1 - Students enjoying a walk around our beautiful campus in the springtime.
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Linden Hall Photo #1 - Students enjoying a walk around our beautiful campus in the springtime.
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Linden Hall Photo #3 - Students enjoying the fountain courtyard on an autumn day.
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Linden Hall Photo #5 - Students flock to Linden Hall from 40 Pennsylvania towns, 13 US states, and more than two dozen countries around the world. The Parade of Nations at our annual Convocation ceremony is a crowd favorite!
Linden Hall Photo #6 - Linden Hall enrolls girls in grades 6-12 and a post-graduate program, as 7-day boarders, 5-day boarders, and as day students.
Linden Hall Photo #7 - Our 16 acre equestrian facility boasts large indoor and outdoor riding arenas, plus a hunt field. Linden Hall riders compete individually and as a team in hunters, jumpers, dressage, and eventing. Our IEA Dressage team was Reserve National Champion 2021!
Linden Hall Photo #8 - Our historic campus is 49 acres of lush, open land and sits in the heart of America's Coolest Small Town, Lititz, PA. Lititz is also the concert production capital of the world.
Linden Hall Photo #9 - Linden Hall's average class size is 10 students, and we offer a rotating schedule to benefit student learning. College-style classes include philosophy, economics, anatomy, multivariable calculus, Women Who Write, engineering, forensics, and art history.
Linden Hall Photo #10 - Recent university enrollments: Princeton, Yale, Barnard, Amherst, Harvard, Northwestern, Wellesley, UCLA, University of Chicago, Duke, Boston College, McGill, NYU, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Berkeley, Yonsei University, University of Toronto, RISD, Boston University.
Founded in 1746, Linden Hall enrolls girls grades 6-12 in seven- and five-day boarding programs and as day students.
Girls come to Linden Hall from 21 countries and 12 states.
The school offers a uniquely personalized environment, where girls are empowered to excel academically and become global citizens.
Linden Hall offers an array of STEM courses, visual and performing arts, and athletics.
100% of students are accepted to 4-year colleges.  Linden Hall is the #1 private school in Lancaster County, PA, and the most diverse private school in Pennsylvania. The school's 49-acre campus in Lititz, PA, is 90 minutes from Philadelphia and less than three hours from Washington, DC, and New York City.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $28,566
  • Acceptance rate: 71%
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1746

Student Body

Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Linden Hall Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
8 students
Number of AP Courses
19 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
2-D Art and Design (Photography), 2-D Art and Design (Studio), Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, French Language and Culture, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, Statistics, United States History, World History
Average SAT score
1380
Average ACT score
27
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform (plaid skirt or khaki pants and blue or white polo shirt)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Need-based financial aid and merit scholarships available; largest packages awarded to 1/15 applicants. Day School: $28,566. 5-Day Boarding: $54,421. 7-Day Boarding: $63,950.
% on Financial Aid
36%
Acceptance Rate
71%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Lauren Dennis
Admissions Associate
Anna Kreitzer

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Drama Competition Team, Global Council

Club or Organization:
Echo Literary Magazine, Film/Photography, Go Green - environmental initiatives, Hallmarks, International Night, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Photography, Student government, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Dance, Drama, Handbells

School Notes

  • We`re the oldest private girls` boarding school in America.In fact, we pre-date America as a nation, which seems fitting for an international school. We`re nestled in an ideal part of the East Coast close to New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and our nation`s capital of Washington, D.C. - a location uniquely convenient for both day and boarding students.
  • There`s also plenty to do right outside our front door, as we`re in the heart of the "Coolest Small Town in America." Lititz, Pennsylvania, offers cozy cafs, world-class candy shops, gourmet restaurants, several parks, an abundance of fascinating history, and so much more. Our students always find fun and exciting new places to explore in town with their friends!
  • At Linden Hall, we`re curious, passionate, and engaged. Students love to collaborate, grapple with big ideas, innovate to make our world better, and have FUN.They embrace a variety of interests that inspire them to explore the arts, sports, STEM, or riding - some of them at world-class levels!
  • We`re innovative, friendly, brilliant, and enthusiastically authentic. We`re also a top-choice school that helps our students get into some of the best colleges and universities in the world.
  • A wise student once said, "The `typical` Linden Hall student is gloriously atypical." There is no best type of student for Linden Hall. Instead, our girls join a student body that is a diverse blend of boarding students from afar and day students from nearby, artists and entrepreneurs, dreamers and builders, top athletes and inspiring artists, rocket builders and international travelers, and, of course, best friends.
  • You`re a great fit for Linden Hall if you like to challenge yourself, if you`re curious and open-minded, and if you enjoy engaging in a diverse environment. You`ll thrive here if you want to find your passions, expand your leadership skills, and graduate equipped to excel in college and beyond. We want to help you do those things, and more.
  • Why all girls? It`s a question we hear all the time! The data are crystal-clear: girls who attend an all-girls school surpass their peers attending co-ed schools in many areas, including STEM education, career attainment, leadership development, cultural competency, and civic engagement.
  • Students accomplish so much by building their skills in a safe environment that encourages bold academic choices, self-evaluation, personal growth, cultural competency, and critical and creative thinking.
  • Role models and social norms matter, especially for girls in middle and high school. Additionally, growing in a place where girls take center stage instead of a back seat opens a world of opportunities for young women.Our graduates are bound for greatness and poised to be leaders in their communities.But don`t just take our word for it - connect with our students and alumnae to hear how Linden Hall changed their lives!
  • In conclusion, Linden Hall is a fantastic environment for you to learn and grow.We are a premier school where you can be your true self and become the best version of you possible. Our Admissions team is here to help you explore all that we have to offer. So, let`s get started!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Linden Hall cost?
Linden Hall's tuition is approximately $28,566 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Linden Hall?
The acceptance rate of Linden Hall is 71%, which is lower than the national average of 86%. Linden Hall's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Linden Hall offer?
Linden Hall offers 17 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Linden Hall is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Linden Hall's ranking?
When is the application deadline for Linden Hall?
The application deadline for Linden Hall is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
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My daughter has been attending for almost 2 years now. This school is wonderful! I love every teacher, and all the staff., and our Head of School is a gift to LH and our daughter. They all believe in your student and help them reach their highest potential. They interact with the students in an intelligent way. The workload is rigorous but students have full support to reach their goals. Students are mature, well-spoken, and highly involved in activities. The environment is peaceful. The students respect and care for each other across all grades.
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I go to linden hall and I love it there. There academic program is great and anyone who goes there could tell you they wouldn't want to be anywhere else!
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My daughter started at Linden Hall in 6th grade and graduated 2 years ago. It was an amazing experience for her. She took advanced classes that weren't even offered at her public school. The teachers were well supportive, knowledgeable, and caring. I do not feel that my daughter would have had the same great experience at any other local school.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $28,566
  • Acceptance rate: 71%
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Lancaster County, PA is $10,898 for elementary schools and $12,873 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lancaster County, PA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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