Phillips Exeter Academy

20 Main Street, Exeter, NH, 03833-0383 - View a map of this schoolMap

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The founder of Phillips Exeter Academy defined its mission more than two centuries ago. "Above all," John Phillips stated, "it is expected that the attention of instructors to the disposition of the minds and morals of the youth under their charge will exceed every other care; well considering that though goodness without knowledge is weak and feeble, yet knowledge without goodness is dangerous, and that both united form the noblest character, and lay the surest foundation of usefulness to mankind." It seeks students who combine proven academic ability, intellectual curiosity, and tenacity with decency and good character. At the Academy, exacting inquiry and thoughtful discourse foster the life of the mind, instruction and activity promote fitness and health, and the daily interactions of a residential school nurture integrity, empathy, and kindness. Because learning and growth at Exeter arise from each individual's engagement with others, the richness of education here requires diversity in all its dimensions; students and faculty value the differences they bring to the community they share. ...

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Phillips Exeter Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1781
County Rockingham County, NH
Student Body
Total Students 1060 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NH) School Avg.
% Students of Color 13% 8%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 191 students
Grade 10 - 246 students
Grade 11 - 296 students
Grade 12 - 327 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 139 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 82%
Average Class Size 12
Average SAT score 2085
This School
(NH) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students n/a 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid 43%
Average Financial Aid Grant $29
Acceptance Rate 25%
Head of School Tyler Tingley
Admissions Director Michael Gary

School Notes:

  • The founder of Phillips Exeter Academy defined its mission more than two centuries ago. "Above all," John Phillips stated, "it is expected that the attention of instructors to the disposition of the minds and morals of the youth under their charge will exceed every other care; well considering that though goodness without knowledge is weak and feeble, yet knowledge without goodness is dangerous, and that both united form the noblest character, and lay the surest foundation of usefulness to mankind." It seeks students who combine proven academic ability, intellectual curiosity, and tenacity with decency and good character. At the Academy, exacting inquiry and thoughtful discourse foster the life of the mind, instruction and activity promote fitness and health, and the daily interactions of a residential school nurture integrity, empathy, and kindness. Because learning and growth at Exeter arise from each individual's engagement with others, the richness of education here requires diversity in all its dimensions; students and faculty value the differences they bring to the community they share.
  • Profile last updated: 04/07/2008

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School Zip (03833)
(NH) State Average
Population (Approximate) 19,154 people 1,235,735 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 43% 37%
Population Average Age 40 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $51,858 $52,816
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 37 years old 40 years old
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Zipcode (03833)


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% Owning / % Renting 73% / 27% 66% / 34%

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