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  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
A+
Matriculation A
Academics A
Extracurriculars A
Community A
Reviews A
The Hill School was founded in 1851 by the Rev. Matthew Meigs as the Family Boarding School for Boys and Young Men. The School opened on May 1, 1851, enrolling 25 boys for the first year. The Family Boarding School was the first of its kind in America. According to John Chancellor’s The History of The Hill, “He [Meigs] wanted to stress that he was not founding still another academy, but a type of school quite new and rare in America. There is a tendency to think that the boys’ boarding school as we know it existed as long as there have been private schools. It has not. Most of the 12 to 15 schools generally considered the “core” group were established in the last half of the nineteenth century…Of this whole group of schools, The Hill was the first to be founded as a family boarding school
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$72390
Enrollment
539
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
66%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$163 millions
AP
16
Average SAT Score
1327
Average ACT Score
26.6
Class Size
11
Boarding %
17

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 4
#9 Duke University 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2
#9 Northwestern University 2
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 Georgetown University 2
#23 University of Michigan 3
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 2
#25 University of Virginia 1
#27 University of Southern California 3
#28 New York University 3
#28 Tufts University 2
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#28 University of Florida 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 5
#36 Boston College 2
#38 University of California: Davis 1
LAC #8 Claremont McKenna College 1
#42 Boston University 3
#42 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Northeastern University 6
#49 Villanova University 2
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3
#55 University of Miami 1
#57 Penn State University Park 5
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #13 Davidson College 1
#68 Fordham University 3
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 2
#68 Southern Methodist University 2
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#68 Texas A&M University 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#75 Clemson University 2
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
SUNY University at Binghamton 1
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#89 Ursinus College 2
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1
#103 Drexel University 3
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 2
Arizona State University 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of Vermont 2
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 2
#136 Catholic University of America 1
#148 San Diego State University 2
#151 University of Mississippi 1
#166 Xavier University 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 4
LAC #38 Lafayette College 2
#202 Florida Institute of Technology 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 4
#250 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 2
American University of Paris 1
Babson College 1
College of Charleston 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus 1
Ithaca College 1
McGill University 1
Mercyhurst University 1
Saint Joseph's University 1
St. John's College 1
St. John's University 1
University of Maryland: Baltimore County 1
University of Tampa 1
Western University 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2017-2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 99 90 65 67 136
#1 Princeton University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 1 + 1 + 3
#3 Harvard College 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#5 Yale University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#6 University of Pennsylvania 4 2 1 + 1 + 4 + 12
#7 Duke University 2 1 + 1 + 4
#9 Brown University 1 1
#9 Northwestern University 2 1 1 + 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2 1 + 1 + 4
#12 Columbia University 3 1 + 1 + 4 + 9
#12 Cornell University 1 4 1 + 1 + 4 + 11
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 1 1 + 4 + 7
#17 Rice University 1 + 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 2
#18 Dartmouth College 1 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 1 2
#21 University of Michigan 3 1 + 4 + 8
#22 Georgetown University 2 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 9
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 1 + 2
#24 University of Virginia 1 2 3
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 2 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 9
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#28 University of California: Davis 1 1
#28 University of Southern California 3 2 1 + 1 + 4 + 11
#28 University of Florida 1 1 + 4 + 6
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 1
#35 New York University 3 6 1 + 1 + 4 + 15
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Boston College 2 2 1 + 1 + 6
#40 Tufts University 2 1 1 + 1 + 5
#40 Rutgers University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#43 Boston University 3 2 1 + 1 + 7
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 2 1 + 1 + 5
#47 Wake Forest University 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#47 Lehigh University 3 1 + 1 + 4 + 9
#47 Texas A&M University 1 1
#49 Purdue University 3 1 + 1 + 4 + 9
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 1 2
#53 College of William and Mary 2 1 + 1 + 4
#53 Northeastern University 6 2 1 + 1 + 4 + 14
#57 Penn State University Park 5 9 1 + 1 + 4 + 20
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 2 1 + 1 + 5
#60 North Carolina State University 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Santa Clara University 1 + 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 3 1 + 1 + 4 + 9
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 2 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#67 University of Miami 1 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#67 George Washington University 1 3 1 + 1 + 4 + 10
#67 Villanova University 2 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#67 Syracuse University 1 3 1 + 1 + 4 + 10
#73 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 1
#73 Tulane University 1 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 2 1 + 1 + 4
#76 Pepperdine University 2 2
#76 University of Delaware 2 2
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#86 Clemson University 2 2
#89 Temple University 1 + 1
#89 Fordham University 3 1 + 1 + 5
#89 Southern Methodist University 2 2 1 + 1 + 6
#93 Baylor University 1 1
#93 Auburn University 1 + 1
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#98 Drexel University 3 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 10
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 1 + 1 + 3
#105 Arizona State University 1 1
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 3 4
#105 George Mason University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#105 San Diego State University 2 2
#105 American University 1 1 + 2
#115 University of Arizona 1 1 + 2
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 + 1 + 2
#133 University of Vermont 2 1 1 + 1 + 5
#133 Elon University 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#133 SUNY University at Albany 1 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 + 2
#151 Seton Hall University 1 + 1
#163 Adelphi University 1 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 1
#163 St. John's University 1 1
#178 Catholic University of America 1 1 + 2
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 + 1 + 2
#201 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1 1
#201 Xavier University 1 1 2
#209 Sacred Heart University 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#209 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1 1 + 1 + 3
#227 Kent State University 1 1
#269 Florida Institute of Technology 1 1
#303 Montana State University 1 1
#376 Eastern Michigan University 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2017-2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 35 26 30 28 60
#1 Williams College 1 + 1
#2 Amherst College 1 1 1 + 3
#3 United States Naval Academy 5 2 1 + 1 + 4 + 13
#4 Pomona College 1 1 + 2
#9 Bowdoin College 1 1
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 1
#11 Wesleyan University 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#11 Middlebury College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#11 United States Military Academy 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#11 Barnard College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#16 Hamilton College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Vassar College 1 1
#16 Davidson College 1 1 + 2
#21 Colgate University 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Bates College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#25 University of Richmond 2 3 1 + 1 + 4 + 11
#25 Colby College 1 1
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1 + 2
#30 Lafayette College 2 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1
#30 Bucknell University 4 2 1 + 1 + 4 + 12
#33 Colorado College 2 1 3
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 2 1 + 1 + 4 + 8
#36 Oberlin College 1 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1
#39 Kenyon College 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#39 Pitzer College 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Trinity College 4 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 11
#39 Denison University 1 1 + 2
#45 Union College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#46 Connecticut College 2 3 1 + 1 + 4 + 11
#46 Furman University 1 1 + 2
#46 Dickinson College 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#59 St. Lawrence University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 + 1 + 4 + 6
#70 Muhlenberg College 1 1 + 1 + 4 + 7
#75 St. John's College 1 1
#86 Stonehill College 1 1
#86 Ursinus College 2 1 1 + 1 + 5
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2017-2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 2 1 0 1 0
#2 University of British Columbia 1 + 1
#3 McGill University 1 1
#9 University of Waterloo 1 1
#10 Western University 1 1

AP Scores

(2022)
79%
12%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(16)
Biology
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Latin
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Latin
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Chinese Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
United States History
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Computer Science Principles
Physics 1
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(18)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(48)
Action AIDS
Archaelogy Club
Asian Cultural
BBQ Club
Chamber Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra
Action AIDS
Archaelogy Club
Asian Cultural
BBQ Club
Chamber Ensemble
Chamber Orchestra
Chapel Committee
Chess Club
Community Service Group
Ellis Theater Guild
Fine Woodworking Club
Fly Fishing Club
Food Club
French Club
Glee Club
Guitar Ensemble
Habitat for Humanity
Hill Athletic Association
Hilltone Trebles
Hilltones
Honor Council
International Culture Exchange
Jazz Ensemble
Math & Computer Club
Model United Nations
Operation Smile
PDS Teaching Assistants
Peer Counseling Group
Pep Band
RAM Radio
Reception Committee
Recycling Club
Rock Band
Sailing Club
Skateboarding Club
Ski Club
Spanish Club
Speech & Debate Club
Stock Exchange Club
Student Activites Committee
Student Government Association
Student Prefects
Tech Support Group
The Dial (yearbook)
The Hill News (newspaper)
The Record (literary journal)
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
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Arts

(14)
Dance
Jazz
Music
Orchestra
Theater
Vocal
Dance
Jazz
Music
Orchestra
Theater
Vocal
2D Design
3D Design
Art History
Drawing
Film Production
Photography
Studio Art
Woodworking
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Contact Info

http://www.thehill.org
717 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-1000
admission@thehill.org
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Suburban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1851
Campus Size: 200 acres
Boarding Rate: 17%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/31
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
School Code:
TOEFL: 8078
SSAT: 3898
ISEE: 395663

Frequently Ask Questions about The Hill School

Tell me a bit about The Hill School.
The Hill School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1851 , and currently has about 539 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.thehill.org.
Does The Hill School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Hill School is offering 16 AP courses.

In recent years, 79 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Hill School also have 66% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Hill School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 25% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 12.86% go to top 25, and about 5.71% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Hill School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Hill School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Hill School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Hill School in 2024 is $72,390 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@thehill.org .
Where is The Hill School located?
The Hill School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 32 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Hill School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Hill School is among the most popular schools, within top 39 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Hill School has been favorited by 822 users.
How to start with an application with The Hill School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Hill School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Hill School’s official site: http://www.thehill.org or call them at 610-326-1000.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Hill School?
Yes, here are few: Perkiomen School, Church Farm School and The Phelps School.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Hill School?
The overall rating for The Hill School is A+.

The section ratings of The Hill School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews

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Nearby City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, holds a pivotal place in U.S. history. Once the nation's capital, it is home to iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. With a population of 1,603,797 as of the 2020 census, Philadelphia is a hub for arts, culture, and education. The city is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant arts scene. It also plays a major role in life sciences, business, and industry, making it a key city in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Population (2022) 1,447,395
Cost of Living Higher than average 7%
Nearby Airport Philadelphia International Airport

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