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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation B
Academics C
Extracurriculars B
Community B
Reviews B
Top 5 boys school in the country
Fork Union Military Academy is one of the nation's leading college preparatory military schools for boys in grades 7 to 12 and postgraduate. Nationally-known for its top quality academics, superior athletic programs, and emphasis on Christian values, the school remains true to its motto of "Body, Mind, and Spirit."
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$47500
Enrollment
300
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
68%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$18 millions
AP
4
Average SAT Score
1048
Average ACT Score
21
Class Size
12
Boarding %
97%

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#28 New York University 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1
#42 Boston University 1
#70 Virginia Military Institute 1
#94 Hampden-Sydney College 1
#124 Morehouse College 1
#151 James Madison University 3
#166 Virginia Commonwealth University 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
#285 Portland State University 1
Bridgewater College 1
Bulefield University 1
Central Connecticut State University 1
Christopher Newport University 1
FUMA Post Graduate 2
GAP YEAR 2
Lewis University 1
Lynchburg University 1
Mary Baldwin College 1
NAPS / NAVAL ACADEMY 1
National Aviation Academy 1
Norfolk State University 1
Norwich University 1
NOVA Community College 1
PSU Kensington Campus 1
PVCC 1
Southern Utah University 1
Tennessee Technological University 1
The Citadel 5
United States Merchant Marine Academy 2
Univ San Francisco de Quito 1
University of Lynchburg 1
US Navy 1
Vanderbilt Univeristy 1
Virginia State University 1
West Point 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2018-2022 2017 2013-2015 Total
All schools 10 115 11 13
#1 Princeton University 1 admitted 1
#3 Harvard College 1 admitted 1
#5 Yale University 1 admitted 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 admitted 1
#9 Brown University 1 admitted 1
#12 Columbia University 1 admitted 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 admitted 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 admitted 1
#17 Rice University 1 admitted 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 admitted 1
#22 Georgetown University 1 1
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 admitted 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 admitted 1 + 2
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 admitted 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 admitted 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 admitted 1
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 admitted 1
#35 New York University 1 1
#39 Boston College 1 admitted 1
#40 Rutgers University 1 admitted 1
#40 Tufts University 1 admitted 1
#40 University of Washington 1 admitted 1 + 2
#43 Boston University 1 1 admitted 2
#47 University of Georgia 1 admitted 1 + 2
#47 Texas A&M University 1 admitted 1
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 admitted 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#51 Purdue University 1 admitted 4 5
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 admitted 1
#53 College of William and Mary 1 1
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 admitted 1
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 admitted 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 admitted 1
#60 Brandeis University 1 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 admitted 1 + 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 admitted 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 admitted 1
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 admitted 1
#76 University of Delaware 1 + 1
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 admitted 1
#86 Marquette University 1 admitted 1
#86 Clemson University 1 admitted 1
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 admitted 1
#93 Baylor University 1 admitted 1
#93 Auburn University 1 admitted 1
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#98 Drexel University 1 admitted 1 1 + 3
#105 George Mason University 1 admitted 1
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 admitted 1
#105 Arizona State University 1 admitted 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 admitted 1
#115 Howard University 1 admitted 1
#115 University of San Francisco 1 admitted 1
#115 University of New Hampshire 1 admitted 1
#124 James Madison University 3 1 admitted 4
#124 University of Denver 1 admitted 1 + 2
#124 Fairfield University 1 admitted 1
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 admitted 1
#133 University of Houston 1 admitted 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 admitted 1
#133 SUNY University at Albany 1 admitted 1
#137 University of Alabama 1 admitted 1 + 2
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 admitted 1
#142 Virginia Commonwealth University 1 1 admitted 2
#142 Clark University 1 1
#151 University of Rhode Island 1 1 admitted 2
#151 Colorado State University 1 admitted 1
#151 DePaul University 1 admitted 1
#151 Seton Hall University 1 admitted 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 admitted 1
#163 Rowan University 1 admitted 1
#170 Mercer University 1 admitted 1
#178 Ohio University 1 admitted 1
#185 Oklahoma State University 1 admitted 1
#185 Samford University 1 admitted 1
#195 East Carolina University 1 admitted 1
#201 Xavier University 1 admitted 1
#201 La Salle University 1 admitted 1
#209 Sacred Heart University 1 1 admitted 2
#209 Florida Atlantic University 1 admitted 1
#216 West Virginia University 1 admitted 1
#216 Texas Tech University 1 admitted 1
#216 University of Wyoming 1 admitted 1
#216 Springfield College 1 admitted 1
#227 Western Carolina University 1 admitted 1
#236 University of New Mexico 1 admitted 1
#249 Suffolk University 1 admitted 1
#249 Northern Arizona University 1 admitted 1
#249 Pace University 1 admitted 1
#249 University of Maine 1 admitted 1
#269 Utah State University 1 admitted 1
#269 University of Memphis 1 admitted 1
#269 Florida Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#280 Hampton University 1 admitted 1
#280 Old Dominion University 1 admitted 1
#280 Portland State University 1 1 admitted 2
#304 University of Hartford 1 admitted 1
#304 Radford University 1 admitted 1
#304 Shenandoah University 1 admitted 1
#320 Campbell University 1 admitted 1
#320 East Tennessee State University 1 admitted 1
#320 Marymount University 1 admitted 1
#332 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1 admitted 1
#332 Morgan State University 1 admitted 1
#356 Gardner-Webb University 1 admitted 1
#361 Western Kentucky University 1 admitted 1
#361 Carson-Newman University 1 admitted 1
#361 Clark Atlanta University 1 admitted 1
#376 Wingate University 1 admitted 1
#382 Northern Kentucky University 1 admitted 1
Liberty University 1 admitted 1
Penn State University Park 1 admitted 1 2
University of California: Riverside 1 admitted 1
Barry University 1 admitted 1
Iowa State University 1 admitted 1
University of Texas at Dallas 1 admitted 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1 admitted 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 admitted 1
Tennessee State University 1 admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2018-2022 2017 2013-2015 Total
All schools 4 20 0 3
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 admitted 1
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 admitted 1
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 admitted 1 + 2
#22 United States Military Academy 1 + 1
#39 Trinity College 1 admitted 1 + 2
#56 Rhodes College 1 admitted 1
#63 Virginia Military Institute 1 1 admitted 2
#82 Juniata College 1 admitted 1
#100 Morehouse College 1 1 admitted 2
#107 Randolph-Macon College 1 admitted 1
#107 Susquehanna University 1 admitted 1
#116 Hampden-Sydney College 1 1 admitted 2
#129 Monmouth College 1 admitted 1
#130 Roanoke College 1 admitted 1
#152 Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1 admitted 1
#154 University of Mary Washington 1 admitted 1
#159 Dillard University 1 admitted 1
#167 Bridgewater College 1 1 admitted 2
#172 Johnson C. Smith University 1 admitted 1
#174 Virginia Wesleyan University 1 admitted 1
Young Harris College 1 admitted 1

Academics

AP

(4)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
United States Government and Politics
Spanish Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Comparative Government and Politics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
United States Government and Politics
Spanish Language and Culture
Environmental Science
Comparative Government and Politics
Microeconomics
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Sports

(11)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(21)
Academic Team
Boy Scouts of America & Merit Badge
Chess Club
Cooking Club
Debate Team/Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Fishing Club
Academic Team
Boy Scouts of America & Merit Badge
Chess Club
Cooking Club
Debate Team/Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Fishing Club
Interact Club (Community Service)
Judo Club
Mentorship Club
Middle School LEGO League/Robotics
Music Club
Quadrille Club (Student Activities)
Retan "Raiders" Club
Scale Modeling Club
SCUBA Club
Sports Information Club
Sports Medicine Club
Table Tennis Club
Volleyball Club
Woodworking Club
Yearbook Club
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Contact Info

https://www.forkunion.com
4744 James Madison Hwy, Fork Union, VA 23055
434-842-4205
admissions@fuma.org
Virginia

Basic Info

All-boys
Boarding Grades: 7-12, PG
Rural
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1898
Campus Size: 1305 acres
Boarding Rate: 97%
Religious Affiliation: Christian

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL,TOEFL Junior, Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 3588

Frequently Ask Questions about Fork Union Military Academy

Tell me a bit about Fork Union Military Academy.
Fork Union Military Academy is All-boys private boarding school located in Virginia, US. It was founded 1898 , and currently has about 300 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.forkunion.com.
Does Fork Union Military Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Fork Union Military Academy is offering 4 AP courses.

Fork Union Military Academy also have 68% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Fork Union Military Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended New York University, College of William and Mary, Boston University, Virginia Military Institute and Hampden-Sydney College.
What is the application requirement for Fork Union Military Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Fork Union Military 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 Fork Union Military Academy’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Fork Union Military Academy in 2024 is $47,500 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 admissions@fuma.org .
Where is Fork Union Military Academy located?
Fork Union Military Academy is located in the State of Virginia of USA.
How popular is Fork Union Military Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Fork Union Military Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 423 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Fork Union Military Academy has been favorited by 26 users.
How to start with an application with Fork Union Military Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Fork Union Military Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Fork Union Military Academy’s official site: https://www.forkunion.com or call them at 434-842-4205.
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Yes, here are few: Oakland School, St. Anne's-Belfield School and Miller School of Albemarle.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Fork Union Military Academy?
The overall rating for Fork Union Military Academy is B.

The section ratings of Fork Union Military Academy are:
B for Matriculation
C for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, is a vibrant city located along the Potomac River, bordered by Maryland and Virginia. Known for its neoclassical monuments and buildings, the city is home to the iconic landmarks of the U.S. government, including the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court. Washington also boasts renowned museums like the Smithsonian and cultural venues such as the Kennedy Center. As the nation’s political and cultural hub, it attracts millions of visitors each year to experience its rich history and diverse attractions.
Population (2022) 591,833
Cost of Living Higher than average 39%
Nearby Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
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