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Honoring its founder's vision, Emma Willard School proudly fosters in each young woman a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.
Junior Singing Group (JSG)Literary Magazine (The Triangle)
Math LeagueMock Trial
Model UNPride Alliance
RoboticsSchool Newspaper (The Clock)
Science OlympiadStudent Council
Twelve Tones (Senior Singing Group)Yearbook (The Gargoyle)
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber OrchestraChoir
Emma ArtistsInner Choir
OrchestraSemiquavers
School Notes
School Motto: Gaudet Patientia Duris (Patience Rejoices in Adversity)
School Mascot: Jesters
LOOK WITHIN, SEE BEYOND. What drives your passion to learn? Are
you an artist? A scientist? An athlete? A combination of all? At
Emma Willard School, we invite you to embrace your passion and use
it to shape your high school learning experience and beyond.
As the nation's first institute of higher learning for young
women, Emma Willard School has been a leader in girls' education
for over 200 years. Our founder, Emma Hart Willard, was a bold
advocate for access to education, wanting young women to have more
opportunities than what was available to her at that time. She was
empowered to want more for herself and others and set forth for a
life of extraordinary impact. Since 1814, we have been challenging
independent school students to question, reason, learn, grow, and
lead.
Whether you already know your passion, or are still finding
your way, Emma Willard School empowers you to discover your
authentic self. With a balance of academic rigor, personalized
opportunities to grow and create, and a focus on individual
wellness, Emma Willard School prepares boarding and day students in
grades 9 through 12 to go out and impact their world.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Jane Fonda '55 - Activist and Actor
Kirsten Gillibrand '84 - U.S. Senator for NY State
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1832) - Author, lecturer, and chief philosopher of the woman's rights and suffrage movements.
Eunice Newton Foote (1838) - American scientist, inventor, and women's rights campaigner who discovered the greenhouse effect
Jean Camper Cahn '52 - Lawyer and social activist who co-founded the Urban Law Institute and Antioch School of Law
Emma Willard School's tuition is approximately $77,325 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Emma Willard School?
The acceptance rate of Emma Willard School is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 75%. Emma Willard School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Emma Willard School?
Emma Willard School famous alumni include: Jane Fonda '55, Kirsten Gillibrand '84, Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1832), Eunice Newton Foote (1838) and Jean Camper Cahn '52.
Does Emma Willard School offer a summer program?
Yes, Emma Willard School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Emma Willard School offer?
Emma Willard School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Emma Willard School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Emma Willard School?
The application deadline for Emma Willard School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
The average private school tuition in Rensselaer County, NY is $23,979 for elementary schools and $40,550 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
