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A+ 4.8 Connecticut, US
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Overall
A+
Matriculation A+
Academics A
Extracurriculars A
Community A
Reviews A
Kent is a co-ed college preparatory school founded in 1906 in the tradition of the Episcopal Church. Located in northwestern Connecticut, the School offers boys and girls a rigorous and interesting academic program in a boarding environment. 560 boarding and day students from more than 40 countries and nearly as many states enjoy the excellent academic programs, enriching offerings in the arts, competitive athletic teams and spirited student body. Kent prepares young people for the most prestigious colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$73450
Enrollment
520
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
71%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$125 millions
Average SAT Score
1313
Average ACT Score
28.1
Class Size
10
Boarding %
91

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 5
#3 Yale University 2
LAC #1 Williams College 4
#6 University of Chicago 3
#7 Johns Hopkins University 3
#7 University of Pennsylvania 4
#10 Duke University 1
#10 Northwestern University 2
#12 Dartmouth College 1

Academics

Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(57)
Chess Club
Debate Club
French Club
Habitat for Humanity
Math Team
Mission Committee
Chess Club
Debate Club
French Club
Habitat for Humanity
Math Team
Mission Committee
Ping Pong Club
Spanish Club
A Novel Idea
Active Minds
Adopt-a-Grandparent
Amnesty International
Animal Rights
Anti-Bullying Club
Asian Culture Club
Atheist Club
Badminton Club
Bio Art
Biology Olympiad
Buddhist Club
Calliope
Cauldron
Chinese Club
Coding Club
Dodgeball Club
Entrepreneurship & Finance Club
Farm and Enviro
Female Engineers
FOCUS
Free Reading Club
Global Hugs
Go Club
Hip Hop
Improv Club
International Club
Jewish Student Connection
Kent News
Kent Teens for SEGA
Kent TV
Model UN
Movie Club
Muay Thai Club
My Soldier
Operation Smile
Outdoors Club
Philosophy Club
Playwriting Club
REACH
SAGE
SOBHU
Social Justice Club
Space Club
Spectrum (GSA)
Students for Change
Theater Club
Upstanding Friends
Yearbook
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Arts

(19)
Acting
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Acting
Choir
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Production
Stagecraft
Theater
Ceramics
Environmental Art
Photography
Portfolio
Printmaking
Studio Music
3D Art
Art
Costume Design
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Contact Info

http://www.kent-school.edu
1 Macedonia Road, Kent, CT 06757
860-927-6111
admissions@kent-school.edu
Connecticut

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1906
Campus Size: 1200 acres
Boarding Rate: 91%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
School Code:
TOEFL: 8039
SSAT: 4336
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Frequently Ask Questions about Kent School

Tell me a bit about Kent School.
Kent School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1906 , and currently has about 520 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.kent-school.edu.
Does Kent School have rigorous academic requirements?
Kent School also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Kent School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 17.33% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 16.44% go to top 25, and about 6.89% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Kent School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kent School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Kent School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Kent School in 2024 is $73,450 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@kent-school.edu .
Where is Kent School located?
Kent School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Kent School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kent School is among the most popular schools, within top 17 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Kent School has been favorited by 1024 users.
How to start with an application with Kent School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Kent School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Kent School’s official site: http://www.kent-school.edu or call them at 860-927-6111.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Kent School?
Yes, here are few: The Marvelwood School, South Kent School and Rumsey Hall School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Kent School?
The overall rating for Kent School is A+.

The section ratings of Kent School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews

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