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Wilbraham & Monson Academy, voted 7-time TheRepublican/MassLive Reader Raves winner for "Best Private School" in Western Massachusetts, is for students who are looking for a transformational education. WMA is a global experience featuring 23 Advanced Placement courses and various honors tracks and offers a curriculum that integrates the mastery of traditional core disciplines while also incorporating courses specific to our Center for Entrepreneurship, Economics & Finance and our financial Trading Center. Our brand new 4,800-square-foot state-of-the-art STEM Lab, new $6.2 million Library and athletic facilities complement our 400-acre campus, allowing students to engage in more than 30 competitive, recreational or civic activities. We aim to create future leaders, who investigate opportunities for intellectual growth, integrate by seeking intercultural connections, and innovate by practicing critical reasoning and entrepreneurial thinking.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$73000
Enrollment
425
International Students
30%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
73%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$10 millions
AP
20
Average SAT Score
1207
Class Size
12
Boarding %
50

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2021)
Ranking University/College Students
#5 Yale University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 3
#28 Tufts University 2
#28 University of Florida 1
#36 Boston College 3
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#42 Boston University 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #11 United States Military Academy 2
#57 Penn State University Park 2
#59 Syracuse University 2
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 2
#75 Clemson University 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1
#83 Howard University 1
#85 Lake Forest College 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#103 Clark University 1
#103 Drexel University 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1
#151 Marymount Manhattan College 1 +
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 2
#219 Sacred Heart University 2
LAC #45 Union College 2
#234 Suffolk University 2
#234 University of Hartford 1
#234 Western New England University 2
#263 Florida Atlantic University 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Bentley University 2
Bryant University 1
California College of the Arts 1
Canisius College 2
Coastal Carolina University 1
Hood College 1
Lynn University 1 +
Manhattan College 1
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1
Merrimack College 1
Norwich University 1
Otis College of Art and Design 1 +
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Providence College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Roger Williams University 1
Ryerson University 1
Southern California Institute of Architecture 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1 +
United States Coast Guard Academy 1
United States Merchant Marine Academy 1
University of the Sciences 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021 2018 2015 2014 2012 Total
All schools 45 26 29 18 8
#3 Columbia University 1 + 1
#4 Stanford University 1 1
#5 Yale University 1 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 1
#12 California Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 1 + 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 1
#14 Brown University 1 1
#16 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 1 + 2
#21 Emory University 1 + 1 + 2
#21 Georgetown University 1 + 1 + 2
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 1 + 2
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1
#26 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#27 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 + 2
#27 University of Southern California 1 1 + 2
#28 Tufts University 2 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#28 University of Florida 1 1
#28 New York University 3 1 + 1 + 5
#29 University of Michigan 1 + 1 + 2
#33 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 2
#34 Brandeis University 1 + 1 + 2
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1
#36 Boston College 3 1 + 1 + 1 + 6
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 + 2
#39 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2 2
#42 Boston University 2 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 9
#44 Tulane University 1 + 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1 + 1 + 3
#49 Lehigh University 1 1 + 2
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1
#49 Northeastern University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#51 University of Miami 1 + 1 + 2
#52 Pepperdine University 1 + 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#57 Penn State University Park 2 1 + 1 + 4
#59 Syracuse University 2 1 + 1 + 4
#59 University of Washington 1 + 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1 1 + 1 + 3
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 2
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 1 + 1 + 3
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 2 1 + 1 + 4
#68 Fordham University 1 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 1
#72 American University 1 + 1
#75 Clemson University 1 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1 1
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 + 2
#75 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#76 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1 1
#82 University of Iowa 1 + 1
#83 Howard University 1 1
#85 University of California: Riverside 1 + 1
#89 University of San Diego 1 + 1 + 2
#96 University of Vermont 1 + 1
#103 Drexel University 1 1
#103 Clark University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021 2018 2015 2014 2012 Total
All schools 8 6 11 7 0
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1 + 2
#5 Bowdoin College 1 + 1
#11 United States Military Academy 2 2
#12 Vassar College 1 + 1
#12 Haverford College 1 + 1
#13 Hamilton College 1 1 + 2
#17 Colgate University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#17 Wesleyan University 1 1
#25 Bates College 1 + 1
#26 Colorado College 1 1
#32 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1
#32 University of Richmond 1 + 1
#35 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#36 Lafayette College 1 + 1
#38 Union College 1 + 1
#40 Dickinson College 1 + 1
#43 Trinity College 1 + 1 + 2
#43 Occidental College 1 + 1 + 2
#45 Bard College 1 + 1
#45 Union College 2 2
#47 Connecticut College 1 + 1
#47 Gettysburg College 1 + 1

AP Scores

(2021)
Number of students took AP test
212
Number of tests taken
257
36%
26%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(20)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Macroeconomics
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Macroeconomics
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
Computer Science A
Human Geography
Research
Seminar
Microeconomics
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Sports

(18)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Riflery
Rugby
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(39)
Dance
Dorm Prefects
Peer Counselors
Yearbook
Asian Student Alliance
Atlas newspaper
Dance
Dorm Prefects
Peer Counselors
Yearbook
Asian Student Alliance
Atlas newspaper
Best Buddies
Black Student Union
Book Club
Chinese Language Club
Chess Club
Chorus
Club de Espanol
Cooking Club
DJ Club
Fashion Club
FEB Society & Investing Club
Film Club
Flying Discs Club
French Club
French Honor Society
Garden Club
Global Leaders
Global Scholars
Gold Key Club
Gay Straight Alliance
Jewish Club
Math Club
Science Club
Society for Philanthropic Youth
Stone Society
Student Government
Tea & Philosophy Club
Thespian Society
WMA Cares
Young Writers Association
Yoga
Tai Chi
Rubicon Literary Magazine
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Arts

(2)
Music Theory
Studio Art

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Contact Info

http://www.wma.us
423 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA 01095
413-596-9107
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Massachusetts

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1804
Campus Size: 400 acres
Boarding Rate: 50%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 8009
SSAT: 8206

Frequently Ask Questions about Wilbraham & Monson Academy

Tell me a bit about Wilbraham & Monson Academy.
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1804 , and currently has about 425 students, 30.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.wma.us.
Does Wilbraham & Monson Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is offering 20 AP courses.

In recent years, 36 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Wilbraham & Monson Academy also have 73% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Wilbraham & Monson Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.15% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.26% go to top 25, and about 3.19% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Wilbraham & Monson Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Wilbraham & Monson Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Wilbraham & Monson Academy in 2024 is $73,000 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@wma.us .
Where is Wilbraham & Monson Academy located?
Wilbraham & Monson Academy is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA.
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Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.
Population (2022) 609,023
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Logan International Airport

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