University School Of Nashville
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(615) 321-8000
University School of Nashville models the best educational practices.
In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Greater Nashville, USN fosters each student`s intellectual, artistic and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.
The school seeks to provide an educational experience which facilitates intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and physical growth of students, who are regarded as individuals and are encouraged and expected to exercise an increasingly large measure of initiative and self-discipline as they mature.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 1,071 students
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Application Deadline: Dec. 10 / rolling
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University School Of Nashville places among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1915 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | USN Summer Camps range from $175 to 400 per week depending of the type of camp and whether its meets for half-day or full-day. |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,071 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 19% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 129 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Number of AP Courses | 20 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1331 |
| Average ACT score | 29 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 10 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Lower School: $21,624 Middle School: $24,628 High School: $26,832 |
| % on Financial Aid | 22% |
| Acceptance Rate | 30% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Juliet Douglas |
| Admissions Associate | Scott Collins |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 19 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball |
School Notes
- University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic tapestry of Greater Nashville, USN fosters each student`s intellectual, artistic and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence. The school seeks to provide an educational experience which facilitates intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and physical growth of students, who are regarded as individuals and are encouraged and expected to exercise an increasingly large measure of initiative and self-discipline as they mature.
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School Reviews
| 5 Both of my children attended USN for high school. They came from a private K-8 in Nashville. They came to a welcoming community of students and top notch educators. Our family felt fortunate that our children went there. Both had full educational experiences with great extra-curricular opportunities. - Posted by Parent - power |
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