University Liggett School
A University Liggett School education empowers students to break through boundaries.
Own their academic growth. Flourish through failure. Understand through experience. Revel in their differences, talents and strengths.
We approach every student and each day from a place of pure and limitless possibility, with our holistic approach to learning and an environment that supports meaningful risks and rewards. Why Liggett?.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked MI School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 658 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 14 / Feb. 26 / rolling
Top Rankings
University Liggett School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1878
Student Body
Total Students
658 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
American Government and Politics, Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Politics, English Literature, French, Latin literature, Music Theory, Physics, Spanish, Studio Art, U.S. History, World History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform/Business Casual)
(Uniform/Business Casual)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 14 / Feb. 26 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $8,500 to $31,000 depending on level. Prekindergarten fees depend on several factors. Call for information.
% on Financial Aid
35%
Acceptance Rate
65%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Stephanie Sikora
Admissions Associate
Solomon Spann
Endowment Size
$30 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Ethics Bowl, Robotics Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical Theater, Theater Arts
Ethics Bowl, Robotics Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical Theater, Theater Arts
School Notes
- Why Liggett?
- Because asking new questions is more valuable than memorizing old answers. For 144 years, Liggett has pioneered thought-provoking, transformative educational experiences.
- A Fundamentally Better Approach to Education - The Liggett Approach puts students at the center of their learning, cultivating interests and passions. Classrooms are student-centered and teacher guided. Rigor is achieved by depth, rather than breadth.
- A Small School with Big Impact - Each student benefits from small classes and world-class faculty. Our students flourish with access to opportunities, resources, and interactions that only a tight knit PK-12 community can provide.
- A Tradition of Success - More than 90% of our seniors are offered admission to their top choice university, including many of the finest institutions in the world.The Class of 2021 was awarded $3.2 million in merit scholarships. Alumni have had a significant impact in business, science, the arts, athletics, research, politics and more.
- Our Tradition of Innovation - Encouraging experimentation, problem solving and critical thinking with innovative technology is a hallmark of a Liggett education. This is supported by dedicated innovation spaces.
- Our Tradition of Athletic Excellence - From the first use of the forward pass in a football game (1908) to the first girls` hockey team in the State (1986), Liggett`s athletic programs have been truly remarkablethroughout its history. The Knights have achieved 84 State Championships - four during the 2020-21 school year.
- Our Tradition of Access and Opportunity - Liggett opens its doors to bright, talented and dedicated students, whose diversity of backgrounds enriches our school, through scholarships and need-based tuition assistance supported by generous giving and a robust endowment.
Profile last updated: 08/17/2021
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