Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked MA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Yearly Tuition: $64,460
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Walnut Hill School for the Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Overview
Student Body

Academics and Faculty
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Extracurriculars
Dance, Film & Media Arts Major, Music, Theater major, Visual Art Major, Writing
School Notes
- Founded in 1893, Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent, coeducational, boarding and day secondary school for the arts, for grades 912 (ages 1318). In conjunction with intensive arts training in dance, music, theater, visual art, and writing, film, and media art, the School offers a comprehensive and rigorous academic curriculum in all college-preparatory subjects, and is recognized as the premier school for the arts in the United States. Walnut Hill is the only school with a joint program with a major, world-class conservatory: New England Conservatory. The mission of Walnut Hill School for the Arts is to educate talented, accomplished and intellectually engaged young artists from all over the world. The School does so in a diverse, humane and ethical community. Walnut Hill graduates matriculate to the world's top conservatories, art schools, universities, and colleges and are performing on Broadway, television, and movies, and work with symphonies and dance companies around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Walnut Hill School for the Arts cost?
Walnut Hill School for the Arts's tuition is approximately $64,460 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Walnut Hill School for the Arts?
The acceptance rate of Walnut Hill School for the Arts is 47%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.
What sports does Walnut Hill School for the Arts offer?
Walnut Hill School for the Arts offers 2 interscholastic sports: Ballet and Dance.
What is Walnut Hill School for the Arts's ranking?
Walnut Hill School for the Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Walnut Hill School for the Arts?
The application deadline for Walnut Hill School for the Arts is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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