Phillips Exeter Academy
- 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.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,085 students
- Yearly Tuition: $55,402
- Acceptance rate: 15%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
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Phillips Exeter Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Diversity Highest percentage of students of color
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 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 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1085 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 48% State avg.: 15% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 215 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 82% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Average SAT score | 1450 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $55,402 |
| Tuition Notes | 43,272 for day students |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $35,313 |
| Acceptance Rate | 15% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | John Hutchins |
| Admissions Associate | Phillips Exeter Academy |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 22 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track, Wrestling, |
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.
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