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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation B
Academics A-
Extracurriculars A
Community C
Reviews B+
Fryeburg Academy, founded in 1792, is a dynamic day and boarding school located near the White Mountain national forest and recreation area. Only one hour from the city of Portland, Maine, this historic institution is home to a diverse student body representing over 20 countries and 10 states. Our intimate boarding program is set in the context of a larger school, providing boarding students the opportunity to participate in a full array of curricular and extracurricular offerings uncommon in small boarding schools. Fryeburg Academy offers 14 advanced placement courses, a full range of ESOL courses, and a tutorial program. Extracurricular offerings include 24 varsity sports, 15 clubs and award winning theater and music programs. Recent campus improvements include the addition of the Bion Cram Library, the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, the Ada Cram Wadsworth Arena and the Harvey Dow Gibson Recreation Center.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$55000
Enrollment
585
International Students
22%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$45 millions
AP
13
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
16
Boarding %
18

Matriculation


Matriculation

(2016-2019)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Columbia University 1
#3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 2
#12 Dartmouth College 3
#17 Cornell University 3
#19 Washington University in St. Louis 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3
#21 Emory University 6
#22 University of California: Berkeley 3
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 4
#28 University of Virginia 4
#29 Georgia Institute of Technology 5
#29 New York University 3
#29 University of Rochester 6
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 4
#34 University of Florida 4
#36 University of California: Irvine 5
#37 Boston College 3
#37 University of California: San Diego 5
#39 University of California: Davis 3
#40 Boston University 4
#40 Brandeis University 2
#40 Case Western Reserve University 3
#40 Northeastern University 5
#46 University of Wisconsin-Madison 5
#48 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3
#50 Lehigh University 1
#50 Pepperdine University 1
#50 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#50 University of Georgia 2
LAC #10 Washington and Lee University 1
#54 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 9
#54 Syracuse University 2
LAC #11 Colby College 5
#57 Penn State University Park 11
#57 Purdue University 2
#57 University of Miami 3
#57 University of Pittsburgh 3
#62 University of Washington 4
#64 University of Connecticut 2
#64 University of Massachusetts Amherst 3
#64 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3
#70 George Washington University 1
#70 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#74 Fordham University 3
#74 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3
#79 Baylor University 3
#79 Indiana University Bloomington 2
SUNY University at Buffalo 3
#84 Marquette University 1
#84 Michigan State University 1
#91 University of Delaware 1
#91 University of San Diego 1
#97 University of San Francisco 1
#104 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
LAC #21 Bates College 3
LAC #25 Macalester College 1
#132 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Newark Campus 1
LAC #33 Oberlin College 2
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2019-2022 2016-2019 2014-2016 2012-2015 Total
All schools 36 67 158 49 25
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1 1 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#2 Harvard College 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#2 Columbia University 1 + 1 2
#6 University of Chicago 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1 2 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#9 California Institute of Technology 1 + 1 2
#9 Duke University 1 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 3 1 +admitted 1 + 7
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 2 2
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 1
#17 Cornell University 1 + 1 3 1 +admitted 6
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 3 1 +admitted 6
#21 Emory University 1 + 1 6 8
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 3 5
#23 University of Michigan 1 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 4 6
#25 University of Virginia 1 4 1 +admitted 1 + 7
#27 University of Southern California 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#28 University of Florida 4 4
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 1 +admitted 2
#28 New York University 1 + 1 3 5
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#34 University of Rochester 1 6 1 +admitted 1 + 9
#34 University of California: San Diego 5 1 +admitted 6
#36 Boston College 1 + 1 3 1 +admitted 1 + 7
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 5 1 +admitted 7
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 5 1 +admitted 1 + 8
#38 University of California: Davis 1 3 1 +admitted 5
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 5 1 +admitted 7
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 3 4
#42 Brandeis University 1 + 1 2 4
#42 Boston University 1 + 1 4 1 +admitted 1 + 8
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 3 1 +admitted 6
#48 University of Georgia 2 2
#49 Villanova University 1 1
#49 Lehigh University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#49 Northeastern University 1 + 5 1 +admitted 7
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 9 1 +admitted 11
#49 Pepperdine University 1 1
#49 Purdue University 1 2 1 +admitted 4
#55 University of Miami 1 3 1 +admitted 1 + 6
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#57 University of Pittsburgh 3 1 +admitted 4
#59 Syracuse University 1 + 1 2 1 +admitted 1 + 6
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 1
#59 University of Washington 4 1 +admitted 1 + 6
#63 University of Connecticut 1 2 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#63 George Washington University 1 1 1 +admitted 3
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 3 1 +admitted 1 + 7
#68 Fordham University 3 1 +admitted 4
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 1 2
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1 3 1 +admitted 6
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 2 1 +admitted 3
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 3 4
#75 Baylor University 1 + 1 3 5
#79 American University 1 + 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1 1
#83 Elon University 1 1
#83 Michigan State University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#83 Marquette University 1 1
#83 University of Iowa 1 +admitted 1
#93 University of San Diego 1 1
#93 University of Denver 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#93 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 1
#93 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 3 4
#93 University of Delaware 1 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 1 +admitted 2
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1 1
#103 University of South Florida 1 1
#103 Clark University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#103 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#103 Temple University 1 1
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 1
#117 Arizona State University 1 + 1 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 1 2
#117 University of Vermont 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#127 Clarkson University 1 1
#127 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Newark Campus 1 1
#136 University of Tulsa 1 +admitted 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1 + 1 2
#136 Catholic University of America 1 1
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 1
#136 Simmons University 1 1
#148 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 1
#162 Oregon State University 1 1
#172 SUNY University at Albany 1 1
Penn State University Park 1 + 1 11 1 +admitted 14
Rutgers University 1 1 +admitted 2
College of William and Mary 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
University of Colorado Boulder 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2019-2022 2016-2019 2014-2016 2012-2015 Total
All schools 3 9 16 7 3
#1 Williams College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#6 Bowdoin College 4 1 +admitted 5
#11 Washington and Lee University 1 1
#13 Hamilton College 1 +admitted 1
#17 Colby College 1 + 1 5 1 +admitted 1 + 9
#17 Colgate University 1 +admitted 1
#25 Bates College 1 + 1 3 5
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1 1 3
#30 Mount Holyoke College 1 1
#35 College of the Holy Cross 1 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 1 +admitted 2
#42 Thomas Aquinas College 1 1
#46 Trinity College 1 1
#62 Bard College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
Oberlin College 1 2 3

AP Scores

(2023)
35%
25%
25%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(13)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Statistics
United States History
Environmental Science
Computer Science Principles
Music Theory
Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports

(17)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(49)
Abeltone Live/Electronic Music Club
All School Musical
Art Club
Audio-Visual Club
Big Band
Biology Club
Abeltone Live/Electronic Music Club
All School Musical
Art Club
Audio-Visual Club
Big Band
Biology Club
Birth of the Cool Combo
CAKE: Caring Acts of Kindness Every Day
Chess Club
Clean Minds for Recovery
Co-Curricular Ensemble
Daniel Webster Society
Dinner Bell
Dorm Council
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Environmental Club
FA Girl Up
FOREST: Fryeburg Outdoor Rec & Enviornmental Stewardship
French Club
Fryeburg Academy International Club
GSTA
Interact
Jazz Band
Jazz Combos List of 24 items
Junior Classical League
Library Council
Magic Card Club
Math Team
Meditation Group Model United Nations
Mountain Biking
National Honor Society
One Act Drama Competition
Outing Club and Trail Crew
Partner's Club
Photo Club
Prom Committee
Raider Patrol
Robotics
Rock Band
Scholar Bowl
Student Council
Sustainability "Green" Team
Ultimate Frisbee
Unified Special Olympics
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Yearbook
Youth in Government
Residential Life
Dining at FA
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Arts

(14)
Band
Chorus
Guitar
Music Theory
Piano
Theater
Band
Chorus
Guitar
Music Theory
Piano
Theater
Digital Art
Digital Photography
Film
Illustration
Photo
Portfolio
Sculpture
Art
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School Link

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: Yes
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1792
Campus Size: 105 acres
Boarding Rate: 18%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior,SLEP
School Code:
TOEFL: 8139
SSAT: 2369
Recommended
4.8
Recommended
Boarding
Tilton School United States Flag
4.0

Frequently Ask Questions about Fryeburg Academy

Tell me a bit about Fryeburg Academy.
Fryeburg Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Maine, US. It was founded 1792 , and currently has about 585 students, 22.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/.
Does Fryeburg Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Fryeburg Academy is offering 13 AP courses.

In recent years, 25 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Fryeburg Academy also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Fryeburg Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 1.52% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.64% go to top 25, and about 0.61% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Fryeburg Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Fryeburg 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 Fryeburg Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Fryeburg Academy in 2024 is $55,000 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 admissions@fryeburgacademy.org .
Where is Fryeburg Academy located?
Fryeburg Academy is located in the State of Maine of USA.
How popular is Fryeburg Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Fryeburg Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 189 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Fryeburg Academy has been favorited by 118 users.
How to start with an application with Fryeburg Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Fryeburg Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Fryeburg Academy’s official site: https://www.fryeburgacademy.org/ or call them at 207-935-2001.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Fryeburg Academy?
Yes, here are few: Bridgton Academy, Gould Academy and Hebron Academy.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Fryeburg Academy?
The overall rating for Fryeburg Academy is B+.

The section ratings of Fryeburg Academy are:
B for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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