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Overall
B+
Matriculation A-
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B+
Community B
Reviews A-
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Located in the extraordinary mountain setting of Bethel, Maine, Gould provides a unique environment where students dare, dream, discover, and achieve their potential. Our students explore the outdoors and learn about the natural world in the mountains, rivers, and lakes that surround our campus. A close partnership with Sunday River Resort provides students an unmatched opportunity to pursue interests in recreational and competitive snow sports, fostering a lifelong passion for active and healthy lifestyles.
Gould’s mission guides students to be “creative, courageous, and resilient,” inspiring academic excellence and an adventurous spirit. Our interdisciplinary curriculum challenges students to think critically and solve problems creatively. Living in our close-knit community fosters meaningful relationships and personal growth.
I exposure to a wide range of cultures and perspectives is at the heart of a Gould education. In addition to a campus community representing a variety of cultures, states, and countries, all students have the opportunity to travel or study internationally during their four years at Gould.
Gould’s innovative and talented faculty provides a rigorous academic experience, promoting a love for learning and intellectual pursuit. Faculty embody and model our core values - Curiosity, Creativity, Courage, and Kindness - creating a welcoming community where students embark on a journey of self-discovery and emerge as confident, compassionate leaders prepared to positively impact their world.
More than ‘just a school,’ Gould is a transformative experience that prepares students for a life of fulfillment and purpose.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$73130
Enrollment
230
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$20 millions
AP
8
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
11
Boarding %
70%

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Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2
#49 Northeastern University 2
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 St. Olaf College 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 2
#68 Texas A&M University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#79 Gonzaga University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#93 University of Delaware 1
#99 University of Utah 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 2
#115 Fairfield University 1
Arizona State University 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of Vermont 4
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1
#148 San Diego State University 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
Babson College 1
Blinn College 1
Emmanual College 2
Ithaca College 1
Macalaster College 1
Regis College 1
US Snowboard Development Team 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2020 2015-2019 2013-2017 Total
All schools 41 30 30 73 80
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 1
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1
#9 Brown University 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 1 + 2
#9 Northwestern University 1 1 + 2
#12 Columbia University 1 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 2 3
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 2 + 1 4
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 1
#18 Dartmouth College 1 1 2 + 2 6
#21 University of Michigan 1 1 + 2
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1 2
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 1 1 + 3
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 2
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#28 University of California: Davis 2 + 2 4
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 1 2 + 4
#35 New York University 1 3 1 2 + 2 9
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 2 + 3
#39 Boston College 1 1 2 4 + 3 11
#40 Rutgers University 1 1 2
#40 University of Washington 2 1 1 + 4
#40 Tufts University 1 1 2 4
#43 Boston University 1 1 1 4 + 7 14
#47 University of Rochester 1 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2 1 3
#47 Texas A&M University 1 1
#53 College of William and Mary 1 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 1 + 1 3
#53 Northeastern University 2 1 4 + 3 10
#58 University of Connecticut 1 1 2
#59 Penn State University Park 2 + 4 6
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1 + 1 3
#60 Brandeis University 1 2 + 3
#60 Michigan State University 1 1 2
#61 Purdue University 2 2
#67 Villanova University 1 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 4 + 3 8
#67 George Washington University 1 1 1 4 + 4 11
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 4 + 3 8
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 2 2
#76 University of Delaware 1 1
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 2 4 + 4 11
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 1
#93 Gonzaga University 1 1
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 1 2
#98 Drexel University 8 8
#105 Arizona State University 2 2
#105 San Diego State University 1 1
#105 American University 1 1 + 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 2 1 4 + 8 15
#115 University of Utah 1 2 3
#115 University of New Hampshire 1 3 1 5
#124 Fairfield University 1 1
#124 James Madison University 1 1
#124 University of Denver 1 2 + 2 5
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 1
#133 SUNY University at Albany 1 1
#133 University of Vermont 4 3 4 + 9 20
#137 University of Alabama 1 1
#142 Clark University 2 + 2
#170 Quinnipiac University 1 1
#185 Hofstra University 1 1
#216 Springfield College 1 1
#216 University of Wyoming 1 1
#249 Suffolk University 1 1
#249 University of Maine 2 2 4
#260 Loyola University New Orleans 1 1
#303 Montana State University 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2020 2015-2019 2013-2017 Total
All schools 8 7 14 30 23
#1 Williams College 2 + 2
#2 Amherst College 1 1
#4 Wellesley College 1 1
#9 Bowdoin College 1 1 2 + 2 6
#11 Middlebury College 1 2 + 1 4
#16 Smith College 1 1 + 2
#16 Vassar College 1 1 + 2
#16 Davidson College 2 + 2
#21 Colgate University 1 1
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1 2
#24 Bates College 1 4 + 5 10
#25 Colby College 1 1 + 2
#33 Colorado College 1 1 1 + 2 5
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 1
#35 Scripps College 1 1
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1 2
#38 Skidmore College 2 + 2 4
#39 Kenyon College 1 1
#39 Trinity College 4 + 2 6
#39 Denison University 2 2 + 4
#45 Union College 1 1
#46 Connecticut College 1 1 2 + 1 5
#46 DePauw University 1 1
#46 Whitman College 1 + 1
#46 Dickinson College 1 1 2 4
#51 St. Olaf College 1 1
#59 St. Lawrence University 2 1 3
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 2
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 1
#93 Washington College 1 1
#93 Drew University 1 1
#112 Bennington College 1 1
#156 College of the Atlantic 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2020 2015-2019 2013-2017 Total
All schools 0 0 1 0 0
#2 University of British Columbia 1 1

AP Scores

(2022)
Number of tests taken
125
48%
24%
10%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(8)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Statistics
United States History
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Statistics
United States History
Physics 1
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(16)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Field Hockey
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Skateboarding
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Strength and Conditioning
Telemark Skiing
Tennis
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(1)
Polar Bear Club

Arts

(2)
Band
Chorus

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Contact Info

https://www.gouldacademy.org
39 Church Street, Bethel, Maine 04217
207-824-7777
admissions@gouldacademy.org
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1836
Campus Size: 456 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 8090
SSAT: 3460

Frequently Ask Questions about Gould Academy

Tell me a bit about Gould Academy.
Gould Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Maine, US. It was founded 1836 , and currently has about 230 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.gouldacademy.org.
Does Gould Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Gould Academy is offering 8 AP courses.

In recent years, 24 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Gould Academy also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Gould Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 23.45% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.52% go to top 25, and about 3.45% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Gould Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Gould 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 Gould Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Gould Academy in 2024 is $73,130 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@gouldacademy.org .
Where is Gould Academy located?
Gould Academy is located in the State of Maine of USA.
How popular is Gould Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Gould Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 92 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Gould Academy has been favorited by 298 users.
How to start with an application with Gould Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Gould Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Gould Academy’s official site: https://www.gouldacademy.org or call them at 207-824-7777.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Gould Academy?
Yes, here are few: Bridgton Academy, Hebron Academy and Fryeburg Academy.

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

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

Nearby City

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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