Overview

Portsmouth Abbey School is the nation's leading Catholic Benedictine coeducational boarding school. The School was founded in 1926 by Father Hugh Diman, a Benedictine monk and our first Headmaster. As part of the Benedictine tradition, we approach education, spirituality, athletics, and the arts in a balanced fashion, and that balance is at the heart of the way we live and learn. Portsmouth Abbey School is intellectually challenging and a friendly, safe, and nurturing place to go to school. Located near Newport, Rhode Island, the campus sits on 500 acres bordered by Narragansett Bay and the Aquidneck Club. This location provides a safe environment for 350 students in grades 9-12. It has 43 athletic teams, diverse community service programs, and extraordinary golf, sailing, squash, equestrian, and fitness facilities.
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Portsmouth Abbey School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

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Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Boarding Tuition: $74,825
Day S. Tuition: $46,775
# of Students: 350
Boarding Rate: 75%
Teacher:Student: 1:5%
International Student: 21%
AP Courses: 19
Endowment: $142,857/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 85%
SAT: 1330/1600
IB: No

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 1
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2
#14 Brown University 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Brandeis University 2
#42 Tulane University 2
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#49 Villanova University 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#63 George Washington University 4
LAC #13 Davidson College 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#83 Elon University 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 2
#89 Stonehill College 1
#94 Hampden-Sydney College 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 2
LAC #22 United States Air Force Academy 1
#115 Fairfield University 3
#117 University of Vermont 2
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#130 Eckerd College 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 2
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
#194 Mississippi State University 1
LAC #45 Union College 2
Assumption College 1
Babson College 1
Bryant University 1
College of Charleston 1
Elmira College 1
High Point University 1
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1
McGill University 1
Merrimack College 1
Palm Beach Atlantic University 1
Providence College 1
Rhode Island College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Rivier University 1
Roger Williams University 2
Salve Regina University 1
St. John's College 1
SUNY College at Plattsburgh 1
SUNY Polytechnic Institute 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of Navarra 1
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1
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Ranking University/College Students
Rhode Island School of Design
Princeton University
Amherst College
McGill University
Swarthmore College
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins University
Washington University in St. Louis
Colgate University
Cornell University
University of Notre Dame
University of California: Los Angeles
Emory University
University of California: Berkeley
Georgetown University
University of Virginia
University of Southern California
University of California: Santa Barbara
Kenyon College
Brandeis University
Case Western Reserve University
Tulane University
Purdue University
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AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
78
Number of tests taken
312
68%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 19)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
European History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Chemistry
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
European History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Chemistry
Music Theory
United States History
World History
Spanish Literature and Culture
English Literature and Composition
Latin
Latin Literature
Chinese Language and Culture
Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports

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

(Total 47)
Chess Club
Creative Writing Workshop
Humanities Forum
Model United Nations
New England Math League
Peer Tutors
Social Committee
Student Athletic Advisory Board
Astronomy & Photography Club
The Beacon Student Newspaper
Chess Club
Creative Writing Workshop
Humanities Forum
Model United Nations
New England Math League
Peer Tutors
Social Committee
Student Athletic Advisory Board
Astronomy & Photography Club
The Beacon Student Newspaper
Coffee Club
Cultural Club
Current Events Club
Dessert Club
Eco Reform Club
Environmental Club
Exploring Arts Club
Fashion Club
Film Club
French Club
Greek Club
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
Mental Health Club
Mind & Market Club
Operation Smile
Pickleball Club
Portsmouth Abbey Wildlife Society (PAWS)
Pool of Siloam (Community Service)
Raven for Others Community Service Club
Red Cross Club
Robotics (Botball) Club
Science Club
Science Magazine (Ars Scientia)
Sensory Club
Ski Club
Spirtual Life/Lectio Divina Club
St. Bede's Historical Society
Yoga Club
The Raven (literary magazine)
Horseback Riding
Radio Station
Red Key campus tour guides
The Gregorian (yearbook)
TLC Teens Leading Children
Dance
After School Art Club
Athletic trainer assistant
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Arts

(Total 12)
Ceramics
Photography
Drama
Band
Chamber Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Singing
Digital Media
Ceramics
Photography
Drama
Band
Chamber Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Singing
Digital Media
Art
Writing
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1926
Campus Size: 525 acres
Boarding Rate: 75%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/31
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 2227
SSAT: 5860

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Brief Reviews

(Total 39)
4.7/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 3)
4.7 / 5 Overall
4.7 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
4.7 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.2 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Portsmouth Abbey School

Tell me a bit about Portsmouth Abbey School.
Portsmouth Abbey School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Rhode Island, US. It was founded 1926 , and currently has about 350 students, 21.00% of whom are international students.

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

Portsmouth Abbey School also have 85% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Portsmouth Abbey School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 11.65% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 13.92% go to top 25, and about 3.41% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Portsmouth Abbey School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Portsmouth Abbey 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 Portsmouth Abbey School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Portsmouth Abbey School in 2024 is $74,825 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@portsmouthabbey.org .
Where is Portsmouth Abbey School located?
Portsmouth Abbey School is located in the State of Rhode Island of USA.
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