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Founded in 1781, Phillips Exeter Academy originated the Harkness philosophy of teaching whereby 12 students and a teacher join in classes around an oval Harkness Table. Students from 44 states and 29 countries enjoy a rich curriculum of over 350 courses. More than $15 million in financial aid supports 48% of Exeter's students. An endowment of more than $800 million supports Exeter's commitment to academics, excellence in teaching, a diverse student body, a wide variety of co-curricular opportunities, and state-of-the-art facilities including the new Phelps Science Center and the Academy Center.
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Phillips Exeter Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

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Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Boarding Tuition: $67,315
Day S. Tuition: $43,272
# of Students: 1,078
Boarding Rate: 81%
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 8%
AP Courses: 7
Endowment: $1,205,937/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 67%
SAT: 1434/1600
IB: No
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Matriculation

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#22 Emory University 10
#22 Georgetown University 10
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LAC #5 Wellesley College 10
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 10
#29 Wake Forest University 10
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 10
LAC #6 Carleton College 10
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 10
#32 Tufts University 10
#34 University of California: Irvine 10
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#36 Boston College 10
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#38 University of Texas at Austin 10
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 10
#41 Boston University 10
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#44 Case Western Reserve University 10
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 10
#44 Northeastern University 10
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LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 10
#51 Lehigh University 10
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SUNY University at Stony Brook 10
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#105 Drexel University 10
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 10
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#107 Whittier College 10
#111 Goucher College 10
#115 Fairfield University 10
#115 Loyola University Chicago 10
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 10
LAC #24 Colby College 10
Arizona State University 10
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#121 Temple University 10
#121 University of Vermont 10
#124 Morehouse College 10
#124 Westmont College 10
LAC #25 Bates College 10
#127 Clarkson University 10
LAC #27 Colorado College 10
LAC #27 Macalester College 10
#137 Seattle University 10
#137 University of Central Florida 10
#137 University of New Hampshire 10
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 10
#151 Oregon State University 10
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 10
LAC #31 Kenyon College 10
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 10
LAC #33 Pitzer College 10
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#176 Catholic University of America 10
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 10
#182 University of Houston 10
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LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#202 Springfield College 10
#219 University of Maine 10
#219 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 10
#234 Pace University 10
#234 Suffolk University 10
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 10
#263 Sam Houston State University 10
LAC #55 Connecticut College 10
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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 10
American University of Paris 1
Antioch College 10
Babson College 10
Bentley University 10
Berklee College of Music 10
Bryant University 10
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 10
California State University: Northridge 10
College of the Atlantic 10
College of William and Mary 10
Durham Technical Community College 1
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 10
Fairleigh Dickinson University 10
Flagler College 10
Franklin & Marshall College 10
Illinois Wesleyan University 10
Ithaca College 10
King's College London 1
McGill University 1
Newcastle University 1
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University of Colorado Boulder 10
University of Edinburgh 1
University of Guelph 10
University of Houston-Downtown 10
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 10
University of Nevada: Las Vegas 10
University of New Brunswick 10
University of Ottawa 1
University of Oxford 1
University of Regina 10
University of Sherbrooke 1
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 10
University of Toronto 1
university of washington, bothell 10
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Chicago
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AP Scores

(2020-2021)
86%
11%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 7)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics B
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics B
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports

(Total 17)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Cycling
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Cycling
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 114)
Astronomy Club
Bridge Club
Catholic Exonians
Christian Fellowship
Daniel Webster Debate Society
Exeter Jewish Community
Imani
Korean Society
Muslim Student Association
Outing Club
Astronomy Club
Bridge Club
Catholic Exonians
Christian Fellowship
Daniel Webster Debate Society
Exeter Jewish Community
Imani
Korean Society
Muslim Student Association
Outing Club
Peer Tutoring
Pendulum
Republican Club
Student Council
Academy Belly Dancing Society
Active Minds PEA
Activism in Art
African Students Association
Afro Shade
Afro-Latinx Exonian Society (ALES)
Architecture Club
Art for Mental Health
ARVRA
Asian Voices (AV)
Association of Low Income Exonians
Badminton Club
Baking Club
Beat of Asia (BOA)
Biology Club
Bob Ross Breakfast Club
Chemistry Club
Chess Club
Chinese Language Society
Costume and Cosplay Club
CSO (Chinese Student Organization)
Cube Club
Democracy of Sound (exeter)
Democratic Club DRAMAT
Entrepreneurship Club
Environmental Action Committee
Environmental Proctors (E-Proctors)
Ethics Forum
Exeter Association of Rock (EAR)
Exeter Business Club
Exeter Climate Lobby
Exeter Computing Club
Exeter Culinary Association
Exeter Cybersecurity Club
Exeter DnD Club
Exeter Economics Club
Exeter Investment Society
Exeter Off Planet Society
Exeter Origami
Exeter Photography Club
Exeter Pinoy Society
Exeter Rescue Team (LiNK)
Exeter Socialist Union
Exeter Workout Club
Exonians Against Sexual Assault (EASA)
Feminist Union
Fight Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Geography Club
Go Club
History Club
Hong Kong Club
In Essence
InMotion
Indigenous Reconciliation Club
International Student Alliance
Japan-America Society (JAS)
Ké Kontan
Legal Society
Linguistics Club
Lionettes
Magic the Gathering Club
Makers of Exeter
Math Club
MATTER Magazine
Medical Anthropology Club
Mock Trial
Model United Nations
Multiracial Exonian Society (MRES)
OutKast
PEAN
Physics Club
Ping Pong Club
POMS
Powerlifting Club
PRECISION
All female Step Team
Psychology Club
Random Acts of Kindness
Reel Life Productions (RLP)
Robotics Club
Russian Language Society
Science Bowl
Science Olympiad
Standup Exeter
Students Demand Action
Sunrise Exeter
Super Smash Brothers Club
Surf Club
The Admissions Tour Guides
The Asian Magazine
The Exeter Review
The Exonian
The Exonian Business Board
The Exonian Web Board
UNITE Coalition and Publication
Vietnamese Society
WEVisionxPEA
Word
WPEA
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Arts

(Total 5)
3D Design
Ceramics
Painting
Photography
Printmaking

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1781
Campus Size: 671 acres
Boarding Rate: 81%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, 校友面试
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE,PSAT,SAT I,ACT
School Code:
TOEFL: 8128
SSAT: 5764
ISEE: 300185

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Brief Reviews

(Total 50)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Phillips Exeter Academy

Tell me a bit about Phillips Exeter Academy.
Phillips Exeter Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in New Hampshire, US. It was founded 1781 , and currently has about 1078 students, 7.80% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.exeter.edu.

Being famous for its teaching quality, Phillips Exeter Academy earned a solid place amon the top tiered private schools in the U.S. and worldwide. In 2015, the Business Insider announced that Exeter is one of the most elite boarding schools in the U.S. for financial competence, average SAT score, and acceptance rate.
Exeter has produced generations of New England elites, and many U.S. politicians and entrepreneurs. The school's notable alumni consist of the U.S. President Franklin Pierce, Secretary of Wars Robert Lincoln, or Facebook's founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Does Phillips Exeter Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Phillips Exeter Academy is offering 7 AP courses.

In recent years, 86 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Phillips Exeter Academy also have 67% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.

Exeter students who attend four years are required to take courses in the arts, classical/modern languages, computer science, English, health & human development, history, mathematics, religion, and science. While an English diploma is awarded to most students, ones who take the full series of Latin and Ancient Greek classes receive a Classical diploma.
Where do Phillips Exeter Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.38% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 17.29% go to top 25, and about 19.27% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Phillips Exeter Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Phillips Exeter 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 Phillips Exeter Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Phillips Exeter Academy in 2024 is $67,315 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 admit@exeter.edu .

As of June 30, 2023, Exeter's financial endowment stands at $1.5 billion; its $1.4 million endowment per student exceeds that of many colleges and universities. Exeter is also one of only two co-ed high schools in the United States employing need-blind admission, providing financial aid covering 100% of students' demonstrated financial need. Exeter's generous resources also allow the school to teach classes using the Harkness system, allowing a small group of students interacts with minimal teacher involvement, starting in the 1930s.
Where is Phillips Exeter Academy located?
Phillips Exeter Academy is located in the State of New Hampshire of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 43 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Phillips Exeter Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Phillips Exeter Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 12 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Phillips Exeter Academy has been favorited by 1070 users.
How to start with an application with Phillips Exeter Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Phillips Exeter Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Phillips Exeter Academy’s official site: http://www.exeter.edu or call them at 603-777-3437.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Phillips Exeter Academy?
Yes, here are few: The Governor's Academy, Brooks School and Phillips Academy Andover.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Phillips Exeter Academy?
The overall rating for Phillips Exeter Academy is A+.

The section ratings of Phillips Exeter Academy are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
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