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Overall
B
Matriculation B+
Academics B+
Extracurriculars C
Community C
Reviews A-
Providing an artistic and educational experience like nowhere else, Interlochen Arts Academy offers students the chance to work, study and live in an international community of artists. Students receive supportive attention and dozens of performance, gallery and presentation opportunities. Interlochen provides both college-preparatory academics and intensive artistic training in seven fine arts areas: creative writing, dance, film and new media, interdisciplinary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. Academy students work with accomplished faculty, professional guest artists, and other talented and creative students. Personalized guidance and expert portfolio reviews allow graduates access to selective colleges, universities and conservatories.
Interlochen has produced 50 Presidential Scholars in the Arts, more than any other high school in the country. Interlochen is a 2006 recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and a 2019 recipient of the Green Ribbon School award.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$76500
Enrollment
574
International Students
15%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
84%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$154.4 millions
AP
2
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
13
Boarding %
93

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 2
#2 Harvard College 1
#5 Yale University 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 7
#14 Vanderbilt University 4
#17 Rice University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
67
Number of tests taken
88
33%
34%
20%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(2)
Calculus AB
Statistics

Sports

(5)
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(19)
Clubs include: Black Student Union
Jewish Student Union
Latinx Student Union
Queer Student Union
AAPI Affinity Group
Disability+ Affinity Group
Clubs include: Black Student Union
Jewish Student Union
Latinx Student Union
Queer Student Union
AAPI Affinity Group
Disability+ Affinity Group
Interlochen Christian Fellowship
IAA Student Newspaper
Quiz Bowl
Slam Poetry
Model United Nations
Be a Friend Club
DND Club
Ecology Club
Hip Hop Club
Mycology Club
Robotics Engineering Club
Rock Climbing Club
Social Justice Club
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Arts

(7)
Dance
Music
Theater
Writing
Film
Visual Arts
Dance
Music
Theater
Writing
Film
Visual Arts
Interdisciplinary art
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School Link

Contact Info

http://www.interlochen.org
4000 J Maddy Parkway, Interlochen, MI 49643
800-681-5912
admission@interlochen.org
Michigan

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1928
Campus Size: 1200 acres
Boarding Rate: 93%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS, DUOLINGO
School Code:
TOEFL: 8572
SSAT: 4117
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Frequently Ask Questions about Interlochen Arts Academy

Tell me a bit about Interlochen Arts Academy.
Interlochen Arts Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Michigan, US. It was founded 1928 , and currently has about 574 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.interlochen.org.
Does Interlochen Arts Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Interlochen Arts Academy is offering 2 AP courses.

In recent years, 34 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Interlochen Arts Academy also have 84% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Interlochen Arts Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Princeton University, Columbia University, Harvard College, Yale University and Johns Hopkins University.
What is the application requirement for Interlochen Arts Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Interlochen Arts 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 Interlochen Arts Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Interlochen Arts Academy in 2024 is $76,500 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 admission@interlochen.org .
Where is Interlochen Arts Academy located?
Interlochen Arts Academy is located in the State of Michigan of USA.
How popular is Interlochen Arts Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Interlochen Arts Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 232 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Interlochen Arts Academy has been favorited by 86 users.
How to start with an application with Interlochen Arts Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Interlochen Arts Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Interlochen Arts Academy’s official site: http://www.interlochen.org or call them at 800-681-5912.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Interlochen Arts Academy?
Yes, here are few: The Leelanau School,

What is the FindingSchool rating for Interlochen Arts Academy?
The overall rating for Interlochen Arts Academy is B.

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

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Population (2022) 604,477
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 1%
Nearby Airport General Mitchell International Airport

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