The Hun School Of Princeton
Tel:
(609)921-7600
- The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey.
- On the 45-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepare students for the global community in which they will live and work.
- The Hun School is comprised of 630 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program.
- The Hun School is home to students from twenty-three countries and eighteen states.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 6-12
- Students: 614 students
- Yearly Tuition: $36,550
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31
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The Hun School Of Princeton places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1914 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 614 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 34% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 66% |
| Average Class Size | 13 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 17 courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $36,550 |
| Tuition Notes | Day student tuition - $36,550 Resident student tuition - $53,150 ESL Program - $12,500 Academic Learning Skills Program - $18,500 |
| Admissions Director | Steven C. Bristol |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and FieldBaseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 54 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Amnesty International, Backgammon Club, Black Student Union, Certamen - Latin and Mythology Competition League, Chemistry and Science Competition Club, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Craft Club, Diversity Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Film Club, Forensics – Speech and Debate, French Club, Gender and Sexuality Awareness Club, Girls’ Learn International, Guitar Club, Humans of Hun, Hun Culinary Club, Hun Gaming Society – World Domination League, Hun Model United Nations, Hun Review – Student Literature and Art Publication, Hun School Lookbook, Hun TV, International Exchange Club, Jewish Studies Club, KanJam Squad – Frisbee Competition Club, Knitting and Tea Club, Masala Club, Math Competition Club, Meditation Club, Middle Eastern Society, Mock Trial, Model Congress, Outdoor Club, Photography Club, Red Shield Society, Ski Club, Squash Club, STEM Club, The Edgerstounian – Yearbook, The Mall – Student Newspaper, The Mechanicals – Shakespeare Society, UNICEF Club, Winter Running Club, Young Alumni Association, Z-Squad: Zombie Apocalypse Weekend Arts and Music Programs: Acapella, Ceramics, Choir, Dance, Orchestra, Photography, Studio Art, Theatre - drama and musical theatre |
School Notes
- The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. On the 45-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepare students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of 635 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. The Hun School is home to students from twenty-three countries and eighteen states.
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School Reviews
| 5 I think this school's academics are excellent and it is not a very overwhelming school. This school is an excellent, excellent school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Porti |
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