Overview

Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates. Brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, artistic, athletic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.
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Pomfret School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

A Boarding
A Matriculation
A Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
A Reviews

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Boarding Tuition: $75,310
Day S. Tuition: $40,800
# of Students: 355
Boarding Rate: 85%
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 20%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $205,634/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 70%
SAT: 1478/1600
IB: No

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Harvard College 2
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#21 Emory University 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#28 New York University 2
#28 University of Florida 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
#36 Boston College 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 3
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Lehigh University 2
#49 Northeastern University 7
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#59 Syracuse University 2
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 4
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 3
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#76 Allegheny College 1
#79 American University 1
LAC #16 Haverford College 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Howard University 1
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#93 University of Delaware 1
#93 University of Denver 3
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 1
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#117 University of Vermont 3
#120 Roanoke College 2
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 2
LAC #42 Denison University 2
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 7
#234 Suffolk University 1
Bentley University 1
College of Charleston 1
CUNEF University Madrid 1
Curry College 1
Eastern Connecticut State University 1
Hood College 1
King's College London 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence College 1
The University of Hong Kong 1
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Ranking University/College Students
Washington University in St. Louis
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AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
35
Number of tests taken
71
18%
42%
23%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Sports

(Total 18)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 50)
Ambassadors Club
Amnesty International
Book Club
Classic Film Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance Hillel
Investment Club
Key Club
Math Team
Relay for Life
Ski Club
Ambassadors Club
Amnesty International
Book Club
Classic Film Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance Hillel
Investment Club
Key Club
Math Team
Relay for Life
Ski Club
The Page Turners
WBVC Radio VOICE
Chinese Club
Cooking Club
Focus In
Pomfret Girls Connect
Pontefract
Robotics Club
Young Republicans & Campus Democrats
Manuscripts Club
Environmental Club
National Junior Classical League
International Students Club
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Arts

(Total 16)
3D animation and gaming
Ceramics
Dance
Photography
Studio Art
Art Emersion
Sculpture
Design build
Digital Communication
Play Writing
3D animation and gaming
Ceramics
Dance
Photography
Studio Art
Art Emersion
Sculpture
Design build
Digital Communication
Play Writing
Graphic Design
Chamber Ensemble
Contemporary Music
Improv and Sketch Comedy
Music industry exploration
Art of filmmaking
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1894
Campus Size: 500 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
School Code:
TOEFL: 8141
SSAT: 5842

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Brief Reviews

(Total 39)
4.6/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 4)
4.0 / 5 Overall
3.9 / 5 Academics
3.8 / 5 Campus
3.6 / 5 Student Life
3.8 / 5 Athletic&Art
3.4 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Pomfret School

Tell me a bit about Pomfret School.
Pomfret School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1894 , and currently has about 355 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.pomfret.org/.
Does Pomfret School have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 42 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Pomfret School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Pomfret School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.09% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.45% go to top 25, and about 1.82% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Pomfret School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pomfret 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 Pomfret School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Pomfret School in 2024 is $75,310 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@pomfret.org .
Where is Pomfret School located?
Pomfret School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Pomfret School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pomfret School is among the most popular schools, within top 34 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Pomfret School has been favorited by 869 users.
How to start with an application with Pomfret School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pomfret School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pomfret School’s official site: https://www.pomfret.org/ or call them at 860-963-6120.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Pomfret School?
The overall rating for Pomfret School is A.

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