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Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation B
Academics B
Extracurriculars A
Community C
Reviews A-
Kents Hill School was established in 1824. It is a small co-educational private boarding school for students in grades 9-12. The school is located in Maine, a 2.5-hour drive north of Boston. Kents Hill School is known for its small classes, with a low teacher-student ratio (6:1). Students come from more than 20 US states and nearly 20 countries. The school offers a wealth of courses, including the new 4-D Curriculum designed in a partnership with a Harvard University researcher; its strengths are math and science, English and history, and ESL. Athletics are strong and the facilities are the best in Northern New England. College Counseling for top universities is a focus. The school provides a friendly, caring and encouraging learning environment for students from all over the world. The AP course of mathematics and science in this school won the Siemens Award for excellence in AP testing. It is one of only 12 schools in the United States to receive this award and the only school in Maine to receive this honor. In addition, the school has excellent physical education courses. The school has a good atmosphere, and every teacher, student, and faculty member is very caring and friendly. There is a smile on every student's face, whether in the classroom, restaurant, or stadium, the school strives to make students feel at home.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$69500
Enrollment
207
International Students
25.9%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
50%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$30 millions
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1109
Average ACT Score
20
Class Size
10
Boarding %
70

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 3
#42 Boston University 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 3
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#75 Clemson University 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#83 Howard University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
LAC #17 Smith College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#103 Clark University 1
Arizona State University 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 2
#117 University of Vermont 2
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
#219 University of Maine 3
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Adrian College 1
Appalachian State University 1
Cégep Garneau pre college program 1
Concordia University 1
Curry College 1
Hockey Juniors 1
Husson University 1
Lynn University 3
Maine Maritime Academy 1
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1
Merrimack College 1
Mount Allison University 1
Notre Dame of Maryland University 1
PG year Bridgeton 1
Rollins College 1
St Francis Xavier University 1
Stellenbosch University 1
stony brook university, state university of new york 1
University of Calgary 1
University of Maine at Farmington 2
University of New Haven 1
University of Tampa 1
Western Washington University 1
Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2019-2022 2017-2020 2016-2019 2013-2016 Total
All schools 25 41 50 48 27
#1 Princeton University 1 +admitted 1
#2 Harvard College 1 + 1
#2 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1
#5 Yale University 1 + 1 2
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 2 1 +admitted 4
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 1
#14 Brown University 1 + 1 2
#17 Cornell University 1 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 2
#21 Emory University 1 +admitted 1
#23 University of Michigan 1 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1 + 1 3
#25 University of Virginia 1 1
#27 University of Southern California 1 1 + 1 1 +admitted 4
#28 Tufts University 1 1 1 + 1 4
#28 University of Florida 1 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1 2
#28 Wake Forest University 1 1 + 1 3
#28 New York University 1 1 + 2 1 +admitted 5
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#34 University of Rochester 1 1 + 1 1 +admitted 4
#36 Boston College 1 1 + 2
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 1 + 1 3
#38 University of California: Davis 1 1 + 3 5
#40 College of William and Mary 1 + 1
#42 Boston University 1 1 1 + 4 1 +admitted 8
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 1 + 1 3
#42 Brandeis University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +admitted 1
#49 Lehigh University 1 1 1 + 3 1 +admitted 7
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#49 Northeastern University 3 1 1 + 2 7
#49 Purdue University 1 1 + 2 4
#49 Pepperdine University 1 1 + 1 3
#55 University of Miami 1 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1 + 1 1 +admitted 4
#55 Santa Clara University 1 1 + 2
#57 Penn State University Park 1 1 1 +admitted 3
#59 Syracuse University 1 1 1 + 2 1 +admitted 6
#62 Rutgers University 1 1 +admitted 2
#63 George Washington University 1 + 2 3
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1 1 1 + 2 1 +admitted 6
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1 + 2 1 +admitted 5
#68 Fordham University 1 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 +admitted 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 1 + 1 3
#75 Clemson University 1 1
#79 American University 1 1
#83 Elon University 1 1 + 2
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1 1 + 2
#83 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1
#83 Howard University 1 1
#93 University of San Diego 1 1
#93 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 1
#93 University of Denver 1 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#93 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 1 + 1 3
#103 Drexel University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#103 Clark University 1 1 +admitted 2
#103 Saint Louis University 1 +admitted 1
#103 University of Arizona 1 1 + 2
#103 University of San Francisco 1 + 1 2
#117 University of Vermont 2 1 + 1 4
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 2 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 1 1 + 3
#117 Arizona State University 2 2
#122 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 1
#127 University of Dayton 1 + 1
#127 DePaul University 1 + 1
#136 University of the Pacific 1 + 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1 1
#136 Simmons University 1 + 1
#148 San Diego State University 1 1 + 2
#148 University of Alabama 1 1 1 + 3
University of Colorado Boulder 1 1 + 3 1 +admitted 6
University of St. Thomas 1 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2019-2022 2017-2020 2016-2019 2013-2016 Total
All schools 12 11 11 9 18
#2 Amherst College 1 1
#5 Wellesley College 1 1 + 1 1 +admitted 4
#6 Bowdoin College 3 1 1 + 2 1 +admitted 8
#6 United States Naval Academy 1 1 + 2
#13 Grinnell College 1 + 1
#13 Hamilton College 1 1 2
#17 Smith College 1 1 + 1 1 +admitted 4
#17 Wesleyan University 1 1 +admitted 2
#17 Colby College 1 1 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#22 Vassar College 1 +admitted 1
#25 Bates College 1 1 + 2 1 +admitted 5
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 1 +admitted 2
#35 Pitzer College 1 +admitted 1
#35 College of the Holy Cross 1 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#38 Bucknell University 1 1
#38 Lafayette College 1 +admitted 1
#38 Union College 1 +admitted 1
#38 Whitman College 1 +admitted 1
#40 Franklin & Marshall College 1 +admitted 1
#46 Furman University 1 1 + 2
#46 Trinity College 1 1 1 + 1 4
#50 Dickinson College 1 +admitted 1
#50 Connecticut College 1 1 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#54 Gettysburg College 1 1 +admitted 2
Oberlin College 1 1 +admitted 2

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of tests taken
123
13%
11%
22%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(19)
English Literature and Composition
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
English Literature and Composition
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
Human Geography
Psychology
United States History
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Sports

(37)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Fencing
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrain
Fencing
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Snowboarding
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(30)
Admissions Tour Guides
Literary Magazine
National Honor Society
Yearbook
Proctors
Peer Advisors
Admissions Tour Guides
Literary Magazine
National Honor Society
Yearbook
Proctors
Peer Advisors
Student Council
The GROUP (Diversity
Equity
and Belonging)
Model United Nations
Debate
The S.L.O.T.H.
Online Radio Station
Documentary Society
Green Team
eSports
Film Making
SPECTRUM (LGBTQ+) Community
Outreach
The Collective (Female-Identifying Students)
The Weekenders
Art Curation
Dance
Peer Tutors
Writing Center
Honor Board
Language Lab
On The Hill
Newspaper/Blog
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Female Fitness
Community Oven (Wood Fired Cooking)
Cum Laude
Math Team
RC Cars Knitting/Crocheting
School of Rock (Music)
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Arts

(3)
Performing
2D Art
3D Art

School Link

Contact Info

http://www.kentshill.org
1614 Main Street, Kents Hill, ME 04349
207-685-1606
hello@kentshill.org
Maine

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1824
Campus Size: 400 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 7435
SSAT: 4354
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Frequently Ask Questions about Kents Hill School

Tell me a bit about Kents Hill School.
Kents Hill School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Maine, US. It was founded 1824 , and currently has about 207 students, 25.90% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.kentshill.org.
Does Kents Hill School have rigorous academic requirements?
Kents Hill School is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 11 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Kents Hill School also have 50% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Kents Hill School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.41% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 2.56% go to top 25, and about 0.64% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Kents Hill School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kents Hill 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 Kents Hill School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Kents Hill School in 2024 is $69,500 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 hello@kentshill.org .
Where is Kents Hill School located?
Kents Hill School is located in the State of Maine of USA.
How popular is Kents Hill School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kents Hill School is among the most popular schools, within top 210 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Kents Hill School has been favorited by 101 users.
How to start with an application with Kents Hill School?
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Kents Hill School’s official site: http://www.kentshill.org or call them at 207-685-1606.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Kents Hill School?
Yes, here are few: Hebron Academy, Hyde School and Lincoln Academy.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Kents Hill School?
The overall rating for Kents Hill School is B+.

The section ratings of Kents Hill School are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
C for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

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