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Matriculation A
Academics A
Extracurriculars A-
Community B+
Reviews A-
Bolles students understand that pursuing excellence through courage, integrity and compassion is not only the School, motto but the foundation for a successful life. This is why attending Bolles is a remarkable experience. This is the place where interests become strengths and where students become successful young adults who know how to thrive in a global community.
The Bolles School is home to 1,756 day and boarding students in grades Pre-K through 12. Founded in 1933, Bolles features four diverse and co-educational campuses: the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Beach Campuses, the Middle School Bartram Campus and the Upper School San Jose Campus.

The Resident Life program can accommodate more than 90 male and female students from around the globe. In 2023-24, boarding students represent 30 countries and 11 USA states. These students help create a unique and culturally robust educational environment for themselves and their peers. Bolles offers a comprehensive fine and performing arts program with courses in drama, dance, visual arts, chorus, music and band. 80 percent of Bolles middle and upper school students enrolled in fine and performing arts classes this year and 100 percent of lower school students are involved in art, music and theatre instruction.

Academically, Bolles offers courses in five languages (including Chinese and Arabic) and 29 Advanced Placement courses. The School established an academic with Global Online Academy, an online course offering that complements Bolles’ existing curriculum in an international setting. Bolles also has educational partnerships with Mayo Clinic and Zimmer Biomet, as well as its own Anatomage virtual dissection table. Bolles students play by the School’s athletic motto, “Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.” Most students, 90 percent, participate in one or more sports at Bolles.

Students from the Class of 2024 offered or qualified for more than $16 million in merit-based scholarships for their four-year college careers. The 208 graduates are attending 92 different colleges, universities and military academies and were accepted to 196 different colleges.

At Bolles, students experience an All Things Possible approach to education that champions innovation, global awareness and service. With a foundation in courage, integrity and compassion students know how to be successful as they progress into college and life.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$66750
Enrollment
1756
International Students
7%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
45%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$23.2 millions
AP
26
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
15
Boarding %
10%

Matriculation


Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#9 Duke University 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 Georgetown University 3
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 2
#25 University of Virginia 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 University of Florida 10
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 2
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Tulane University 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#48 University of Georgia 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#55 Florida State University 21
#55 University of Miami 3
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 3
#57 Penn State University Park 2
#59 Syracuse University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
LAC #13 Davidson College 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#68 Texas A&M University 2
#75 Baylor University 2
#75 Clemson University 6
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1
#83 Elon University 2
#93 University of Delaware 1
Auburn University 8
#99 University of Oregon 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#103 University of South Florida 6
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 United States Air Force Academy 2
LAC #22 University of Richmond 1
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 4
#122 Chapman University 1
#127 Seton Hall University 1
#136 Samford University 1
#148 University of Cincinnati 1
LAC #42 Denison University 2
LAC #46 Furman University 1
LAC #50 The University of the South 5
Belmont Abbey College 1
Coastal Carolina University 1
College of Charleston 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus 2
Flagler College 2
Florida Atlantic University 4
Florida Institute of Technology 1
Gardner-Webb University 1
Grove City College 1
High Point University 1
Jacksonville University 10
James Madison University 1
Kennesaw State University 1
Louisiana State University at Eunice 2
Muhlenberg College 1
Nova Southeastern University 1
Rhodes College 1
Rollins College 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
Tallahassee Community College 5
The Citadel 2
University of Alabama 3
University of Central Florida 7
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1
University of Louisville 1
University of Mississippi 5
University of North Florida 4
University of Northern Colorado 1
University of Sheffield 1
University of Tampa 3
Western Carolina University 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Total
All schools 146 139 130 145 123
#1 Princeton University 1 1 1 admitted 2 2 7
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#3 Stanford University 1 1 admitted 1 3
#3 Harvard College 1 admitted 1 2
#5 Yale University 1 2 3
#6 University of Pennsylvania 2 1 admitted 2 5
#7 Duke University 2 1 admitted 1 4
#9 Brown University 1 1 admitted 3 1 6
#9 Northwestern University 1 1 2 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 1 2
#12 Cornell University 2 admitted 2
#12 University of Chicago 2 admitted 2
#12 Columbia University 1 admitted 1 2
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 2 admitted 1 4
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 1 2
#17 Rice University 1 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 admitted 2 3 6
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 admitted 1 2 4
#21 University of Michigan 1 1
#22 Georgetown University 3 2 3 admitted 2 1 11
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 3 1 4 9
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 2 1 3
#24 Emory University 1 3 2 admitted 2 3 11
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 3 1 admitted 2 6
#24 University of Virginia 1 1 admitted 1 3
#28 University of Florida 10 12 10 admitted 6 12 50
#28 University of California: Davis 1 admitted 2 3
#28 University of Southern California 1 1 1 admitted 1 2 6
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 1 admitted 1 3
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 2 1 admitted 3 1 7
#35 New York University 1 3 3 4 11
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 1 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 1 2
#39 Boston College 2 2 1 admitted 5
#40 Rutgers University 1 1 admitted 2
#40 University of Washington 2 admitted 1 3
#40 Tufts University 1 1 admitted 2
#43 Boston University 1 1 2 4
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 2 3
#47 University of Rochester 1 1
#47 Wake Forest University 2 4 admitted 3 4 13
#47 University of Georgia 1 1 3 5
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3 2 3 admitted 1 9
#47 Texas A&M University 2 2
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 admitted 1
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 admitted 1
#53 Florida State University 21 16 7 admitted 25 14 83
#53 College of William and Mary 1 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 2 2
#53 Northeastern University 1 1 1 2 5
#53 Purdue University 1 1
#57 Penn State University Park 2 1 admitted 3
#58 University of Maryland: College Park 1 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 1
#60 Brandeis University 1 1
#60 North Carolina State University 1 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#60 Santa Clara University 1 admitted 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 2 1 admitted 2 6
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 1
#67 Villanova University 1 admitted 1 1 3
#67 George Washington University 1 5 admitted 2 1 9
#67 University of Miami 3 4 1 admitted 6 1 15
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1 2 admitted 2 6
#73 Tulane University 2 3 admitted 1 6
#76 University of Delaware 1 1 1 3
#76 Colorado School of Mines 1 1 2
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 1
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 1
#86 Clemson University 6 2 1 admitted 2 2 13
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 3 admitted 2 2 8
#89 Fordham University 1 1 2
#89 University of South Florida 6 1 admitted 10 5 22
#89 Temple University 1 admitted 1
#93 Auburn University 8 5 5 admitted 7 4 29
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 1 2
#93 Baylor University 2 1 3
#98 Texas Christian University 3 admitted 1 1 5
#98 Drexel University 1 admitted 1
#98 University of Oregon 1 1 admitted 2
#98 University of San Diego 1 1
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#98 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 1 1 admitted 1 3 7
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 3 2 admitted 1 6
#105 American University 2 4 admitted 1 7
#105 George Mason University 1 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 1 2 4
#115 University of Utah 1 admitted 1
#115 Howard University 1 admitted 1
#118 Iowa State University 2 1 3
#124 University of Denver 1 1
#124 James Madison University 1 1 admitted 2
#124 Florida International University 2 1 3
#124 University of Central Florida 7 4 4 admitted 1 2 18
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 4 5 4 admitted 4 5 22
#133 Chapman University 1 1
#133 Elon University 2 2 2 6
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 admitted 1
#133 University of Vermont 2 2
#142 University of Cincinnati 1 1 admitted 2
#151 Colorado State University 1 2 3
#151 DePaul University 1 1
#151 Seton Hall University 1 1
#159 University of Kentucky 1 1 admitted 2
#163 University of Mississippi 5 3 2 admitted 2 12
#170 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 1 admitted 2
#178 Drake University 1 1
#185 Samford University 1 1 1 3
#195 University of Louisville 1 2 1 4
#195 East Carolina University 2 2
#201 La Salle University 1 1
#201 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1 1
#209 Florida Atlantic University 4 3 4 admitted 1 2 14
#216 University of Wyoming 1 1
#216 Mississippi State University 1 1
#227 Nova Southeastern University 1 1
#227 Western Carolina University 1 1
#227 Georgia State University 1 admitted 1
#236 Belmont University 2 2
#236 University of North Florida 4 8 3 admitted 2 3 20
#236 University of North Dakota 1 1
#249 Pace University 1 1
#269 Florida Institute of Technology 1 2 1 admitted 4
#269 Wilkes University 1 1
#304 Middle Tennessee State University 1 admitted 1
#304 Florida Gulf Coast University 1 admitted 2 1 4
#345 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1 1
#352 Georgia Southern University 2 admitted 1 3
#352 University of Northern Colorado 1 1
#356 Gardner-Webb University 1 1
#361 Clark Atlanta University 1 1
#390 Saint Leo University 1 1
Liberty University 1 admitted 1 2
University of Alabama 3 2 2 admitted 2 3 12
Kennesaw State University 1 1
Barry University 1 1
Valdosta State University 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Total
All schools 20 19 17 21 17
#1 Williams College 1 admitted 1
#2 Amherst College 1 1 1 admitted 3
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 4 1 admitted 2 1 9
#4 Wellesley College 3 3
#7 United States Air Force Academy 2 2 admitted 1 2 7
#11 Wesleyan University 1 admitted 1
#11 Middlebury College 1 1
#16 Davidson College 1 1 1 3
#21 Haverford College 1 1
#21 Washington and Lee University 3 3 1 3 10
#21 Colgate University 1 1 2
#24 Bates College 1 1 2
#25 University of Richmond 1 2 3
#30 Lafayette College 1 admitted 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 1 2
#35 Occidental College 1 1
#36 Oberlin College 1 1
#39 Spelman College 2 admitted 2
#39 Trinity College 2 2 4
#39 Denison University 2 1 3
#39 Kenyon College 1 admitted 1 2
#46 Furman University 1 1 2
#46 DePauw University 1 1
#51 The University of the South 5 2 admitted 1 8
#56 Rhodes College 1 1 admitted 2
#59 Wofford College 1 admitted 1
#59 Wabash College 1 1
#70 Muhlenberg College 1 1
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 1
#93 Washington College 1 1
#100 New College of Florida 1 admitted 1 2
#129 Monmouth College 1 1
#130 Roanoke College 1 admitted 1
#130 Eckerd College 2 2
#130 Meredith College 1 1
#139 Presbyterian College 1 1
#139 University of North Carolina at Asheville 1 1
#154 University of Mary Washington 1 1
#156 Wartburg College 1 1
#182 ave maria university 1 admitted 1
Warren Wilson College 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Total
All schools 0 0 1 1 0
#2 University of British Columbia 1 1
#12 Dalhousie University 1 admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Total
All schools 1 0 0 0 0
#14 University of Sheffield 1 1

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of tests taken
906
34%
29%
23%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(26)
Art History
Calculus AB
Statistics
Computer Science A
Studio Art: Drawing
Spanish Literature and Culture
Art History
Calculus AB
Statistics
Computer Science A
Studio Art: Drawing
Spanish Literature and Culture
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science Principles
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Human Geography
Psychology
Research
Seminar
Biology
Precalculus
Comparative Government and Politics
World History
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Sports

(17)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Crew
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(77)
Bolles Buddies
Characters for Care
Chinese Club
Dreams Come True
French Club
India Club
Bolles Buddies
Characters for Care
Chinese Club
Dreams Come True
French Club
India Club
Japanese Club
Latin Club
American Sign Language
Arabic Club
Art Club
Black Student Union
Caitlin's Closet
DIPG Ellie
Gay Straight Alliance
International Student Union
Jewish Student Union
Joy for Jax
Nanny's Nation
Soles 4 Souls
Surfrider Club
V.E.T.S. (Veterans Encouraging Teen Success)
Video Production Club
Angels for Allison
Bolles Premedical Society
Bolles Supporting First Responders
Building Leaders Today and Tomorrow (BLT2)
CISV
Computer Science Club
D.E.S.C. Club (Downtown Ecumenical Service Council)
Fight Against Hunger
Future Business Leaders of America
Hispanic Student Union
Hope Across Oceans
Hope for All
International Community Soccer Alliance
JaxTHRIVE
Mind Over Matter
Mission: MOSH
Senior Women
Spread the Love with Band Club
Students for Students
Young Life
AIM (Asian Inspiration Multiplied)
Betty Griffin and One Love Unite Club
Bolles Chess Club
Bolles Rethreaded Club
Books for Jax
Bulldogs Fighting Cancers
Club Council
Community Connections
CyberAI Club
Debate Club
Dungeons and Dragons
FTC Robotics Competition Teams
FurEver Friends
Green P.E.A.S. (Planet
Equity and Sustainability)
Honor Council
Isaiah 117 House
Jacksonville Congo Support Club
Junior Mentors
Lower School Academic Counsel
Mock Trial
Paws-itive Change Club
PedsCare Community
Pen Pals
Pets for Patients
Red Cross Club
Riverkeeper Club
Ronald McDonald House Club
Spanish Club
Speech Team
Sporting Clay Club
Student Council
Student Science Advisory Council
The Community Connections Club Supporting the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
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Arts

(6)
Dance
Drama
Chorus
Theater
Sculpture
Performing

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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1933
Campus Size: 52 acres
Boarding Rate: 10%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/31
Interview: On Campus, International Admission Visits, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 1750
ISEE: 100745
Recommended
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Bolles School

Tell me a bit about The Bolles School.
The Bolles School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Florida, US. It was founded 1933 , and currently has about 1756 students, 7.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.bolles.org/admission.
Does The Bolles School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Bolles School is offering 26 AP courses.

In recent years, 29 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Bolles School also have 45% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Bolles School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 13.78% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 9.18% go to top 25, and about 1.02% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Bolles School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Bolles 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 The Bolles School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Bolles School in 2024 is $66,750 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 admission@bolles.org .
Where is The Bolles School located?
The Bolles School is located in the State of Florida of USA. The closest major city is Jacksonville, which is about 5 miles away from school. Most families can choose Jacksonville International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The Bolles School?
The overall rating for The Bolles School is A.

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

Nearby City

Jacksonville is a major city on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Florida, known as the state's most populous city and the largest by area in the contiguous United States. As of 2020, it serves as the seat of Duval County, with the city and county governments having consolidated in 1968. Jacksonville boasts a vibrant arts scene, scenic beaches, and a rich history, including attractions like the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Its thriving economy is anchored in finance, logistics, and military sectors.

Population (2022) 807,815
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 6%

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