Overview

School by the Sea
A big school program with a small school's humanity, Tabor Academy offers a rigorous academic program that includes 20 AP courses, and numerous honors level courses across the curriculum. Located on the picturesque shore of Sippican Harbor, Tabor's stunning oceanfront campus is home to 500 students from across the globe. Small dormitories, which average 14 students, provides an exceptional residential program and cultivates a strong sense of community. Tabor graduates often matriculate to the most competitive colleges in the country.
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Tabor Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

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A+ Reviews

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Boarding Tuition: $77,000
Day S. Tuition: $56,100
# of Students: 515
Boarding Rate: 70%
Teacher:Student: 1:7%
International Student: 21%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $110,680/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 78%
SAT: 1299/1600
IB: No
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 2
#5 Yale University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#14 Brown University 3
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 4
#23 Georgetown University 4
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 University of Virginia 2
LAC #5 Wellesley College 2
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 9
#28 Tufts University 4
#28 University of Florida 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#28 Wake Forest University 2
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#34 University of Rochester 3
#36 Boston College 4
#36 University of California: Irvine 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1
#42 Boston University 9
#42 Brandeis University 3
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 3
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Northeastern University 13
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#49 Villanova University 2
#55 Florida State University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 3
#59 University of Washington 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 George Washington University 2
#63 University of Connecticut 2
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2
#68 Fordham University 8
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 2
#75 Clemson University 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#79 American University 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1
#83 Colorado School of Mines 2
#83 Elon University 4
#83 Howard University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 2
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 3
#93 University of Denver 2
#99 University of Utah 1
#103 Clark University 1
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 3
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 2
#117 University of Vermont 1
#122 Chapman University 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 2
#148 San Diego State University 2
LAC #30 Kenyon College 2
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 3
LAC #38 Bucknell University 3
LAC #38 Skidmore College 2
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
LAC #45 Union College 3
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 4
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
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Ranking University/College Students
Columbia University
Wellesley College
University of Pennsylvania
Washington University in St. Louis
Georgetown University
University of Southern California
New York University
Wake Forest University
University of California: San Diego
University of California: Davis
Boston University
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AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
88
Number of tests taken
335
29%
28%
25%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Sports

(Total 16)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 31)
A cappella groups (male and female)
Student Tech Help Desk
Juntos!
Community Service Board
You and Me (mentoring middle schoolers)
Peer Tutor Leaders
Poetry Club
Operation Smile Club
Seawolf Cycling
Special Olympics Club
A cappella groups (male and female)
Student Tech Help Desk
Juntos!
Community Service Board
You and Me (mentoring middle schoolers)
Peer Tutor Leaders
Poetry Club
Operation Smile Club
Seawolf Cycling
Special Olympics Club
TASC (Tabor Academy Student Council)
GAINS (Girls Advance in Science)
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
Global Partners
International Dinner
International Week
Trading Places
International Co-Heads
Tea Club
Baking Club
I Am That Girl
Latin Club
Seawolf Squash Group
Animation Studies Club
Breakfast Club
Sign Language Club
Backgammon Club
Environmental Club
Digital Music Club
Jazz Band
The Wave (fashion magazine)
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Arts

(Total 19)
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
Acting
Chorus
Singing
Wind Symphony
Digital Media
Digital Music
Drawing
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
Acting
Chorus
Singing
Wind Symphony
Digital Media
Digital Music
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Costume Design
Design
Lighting Design
Writing
Digital Art
Wheelworking
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1876
Campus Size: 88 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: PSAT, SAT, Duolingo, IELTS
School Code:
TOEFL: 8062
SSAT: 7594
ISEE: 221330

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Brief Reviews

(Total 71)
4.9/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 5)
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 Tabor Academy

Tell me a bit about Tabor Academy.
Tabor Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1876 , and currently has about 515 students, 21.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.taboracademy.org.
Does Tabor Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 28 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Tabor Academy also have 78% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Tabor Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 23.13% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 6.8% go to top 25, and about 3.77% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Tabor Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Tabor 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 Tabor Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Tabor Academy in 2024 is $77,000 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@taboracademy.org .
Where is Tabor Academy located?
Tabor Academy is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 48 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Tabor Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Tabor Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 4 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Tabor Academy has been favorited by 1299 users.
How to start with an application with Tabor Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Tabor Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Tabor Academy’s official site: http://www.taboracademy.org or call them at 508-291-8300.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Tabor Academy?
Yes, here are few: Portsmouth Abbey School, St. Andrew's School - RI and St. George's School.

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

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