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Wasatch Academy

120 S 100 W Mount Pleasant, UT 84647
Tel: (435) 462-1400
www.wasatchacademy.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked UT School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $75,700
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Wasatch Academy Photo #1 - Wasatch Academy sits on a beautiful 35-acre campus located in central Utah, 90 minutes south of Salt Lake City in the quaint town of Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Wasatch Academy Photo #2 - Wasatch Academy is an inclusive community where people of diverse cultures and nationalities live, study, and play - connected by their similarities and enriched by their differences.
Wasatch Academy Photo #3 - Our campus, established in 1875, is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places and features 28 state-of-the-art and renovated buildings. It is reminiscent to most visitors of a small liberal arts college campus with mature trees, landscaped spaces, and a large grassy quad enclosed by classroom buildings, dormitories, and a student center.
Wasatch Academy Photo #4 - Wasatch Academy's central location provides access to the gateway of outdoor adventuring. With seven national monuments, six national forests, five national parks, 14 world-class ski resorts, and 45 state parks, the greatest snow on earth, and its natural beauty, Utah is a prime location for students looking to do more than just sit in a classroom.
Wasatch Academy Photo #5 - Wasatch Academy offers a myriad of engineering design courses such as, robotics, and rocketry with cross-collaboration in 3D animation & video game design, engineering, digital audio, industrial fabrication, and various levels of computer science.
Wasatch Academy Photo #6 - A stone's throw from recreational riding trails within the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains, our campus boasts unrivaled equestrian facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas, a three-mile cross-country course, 20-stall stable paddocks, and over 100 acres of open pasture.
Wasatch Academy Photo #7 - Experienced riders and curious newcomers alike will find the perfect degree of training and guidance tailored to their interests and needs in the Wasatch Academy equestrian program.
Wasatch Academy Photo #8 - Located in the heart of Utah, Wasatch Academy boasts unique access to more than a dozen world-class ski resorts.
Wasatch Academy Photo #9 - Wasatch Academy offers 16 different interscholastic high school sports and welcomes beginner to advanced student-athletes to participate.
Wasatch Academy Photo #10 - To develop a truly versatile education, Wasatch Academy's philosophy engages multiple styles of learning, both inside and out of the classroom.
Wasatch Academy Photo #11 - The English Language Learner Program at Wasatch Academy targets each of the four language communication skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Wasatch Academy Photo #12 - Wasatch Academy is committed to enhancing and supporting each student's unique learning style. Students with identified learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and anxiety, as well as twice-exceptional students, develop tools to realize their potential.
Wasatch Academy Photo #13 - Students engage in experiential learning opportunities that allow them to explore new and unique landscapes, practice leadership skills, and master technical skills.
Wasatch Academy Photo #14 - Our students are accepted into top universities both in the United States and around the world. Historically, 100% of graduating seniors attend competitive colleges and universities.
Wasatch Academy Photo #15 - Performing Arts at Wasatch Academy is a welcoming program for both new and experienced musical artists. Exploratory courses provide students with opportunities to discover their curiosities and talents across a variety of forms and genres.
Wasatch Academy Photo #16 - Outdoor and experiential education aims to provide students with a variety of meaningful learning opportunities that extend into their daily experiences. The program encourages students to explore new and unique landscapes, practice valuable leadership skills, and master technical skills through outdoor pursuits.
Wasatch Academy Photo #17 - Wasatch Academy's athletic program promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, respect, integrity, discipline, positivity, and commitment.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked UT School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $75,700
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Wasatch Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:

Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates
Sports offered
Most sports offered
Extra-curric.
Most extracurriculars offered
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeWasatch Academy
89
923
1027
1146
1239
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Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/ dysgraphia/ dyscalculia/ ADHD/ anxiety/ twice-exceptional
Year Founded
1875
School Calendar
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Campus Size
35 acres

Student Body

Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
Average Class Size
10 students
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
13 courses
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chinese Language & Culture
AP Computer Science AAP English Language and Composition
Ap English Literature and CompositionAP Physics C: Mechanics
AP PrecalculusAP Psychology
AP US HistoryAP World History
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$75,700
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Tuition Notes
Includes tuition, room, board, and most weekend activities
% on Financial Aid
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$38,787
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Ryan John
Admissions Associate
Jason Yang
Application URL
Online Application
Endowment Size
$7.7 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
BasketballCheering
ClimbingCross Country
EquestrianFreestyle Skiing
GolfMountain Biking
Rock ClimbingSnowboarding
SoccerSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Volleyball
Colors
Black, Black/Orange
School Mascot
Timothy Tiger

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Honor CouncilModel United Nations
National Honor SocietyPeer Tutoring
RoboticsStudent Ambassadors
Student Council (STUCO)Student Government
Student PrefectingSustainability Council
Yearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
CeramicsChoir
Digital ArtsDigital Audio
DrawingEngineering Arts
GuitarOrchestra
PhotographyPrintmaking


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Equestrian ProgramMountain Biking
Rock ClimbingSkateboarding
SkiingSnowboarding

School Notes

  • Wasatch Academy, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, is a college and life-preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 8-12 and postgraduates, where every student is welcomed as they are and empowered to discover who they want to be.
  • We provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment that prepares students to do good in our highly connected world through shared experiences.
  • Thank you for considering Wasatch Academy for your student. We are excited to work with your family and look forward to learning more about what you are seeking in your student's educational journey! Please call us at (800) 634-4690 or submit an inquiry form for us to reach out to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wasatch Academy cost?
Wasatch Academy's tuition is approximately $75,700 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wasatch Academy?
The acceptance rate of Wasatch Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Wasatch Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Utah with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Wasatch Academy offer?
Wasatch Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Wasatch Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Utah for most sports offered.
What is Wasatch Academy's ranking?
Wasatch Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Wasatch Academy?
The application deadline for Wasatch Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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