Overview

The Episcopal Academy educates qualified, motivated students to grow intellectually, physically, and spiritually, and to share their talents generously. We are a coeducational community of learners and teachers working to achieve excellence through a strong academic program, comprehensive athletics, and vibrant arts. Our school's Episcopalian heritage with its respect for all faiths forms the basis of our life together.
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The Episcopal Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $43,100
# of Students: 1,286
Teacher:Student: 1:7%
International Student: 0%
AP Courses: 21
Endowment: $81,415/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1350/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

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LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
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#36 Boston College 50
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#76 Muhlenberg College 9
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#285 University of Montana 1
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#317 Morgan State University 1
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 3
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Butler University 2
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pennsylvania academy of the fine arts 1
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University of California: Riverside 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 4
University of Colorado Boulder 18
University of Edinburgh 2
University of Glasgow 1
University of London Royal Veterinary College 1
University of Lynchburg 2
University of Maryland: Baltimore County 5
University of Maryland: College Park 18
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford 9
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown 1
University of Scranton 9
University of South Carolina: Aiken 1
University of St. Andrews 16
University of Tampa 14
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University of Toronto 4
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Xavier University of Louisiana 2
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Ranking University/College Students
University of Pennsylvania 1
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AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
309
Number of tests taken
652
87%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 21)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Environmental Science
European History
Human Geography
Latin
Macroeconomics
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Environmental Science
European History
Human Geography
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Computer Science A
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Computer Science Principles
World History
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Sports

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

(Total 38)
Epolitan
Scholium
Tabula
Asian-American Student Union
Black Student Union
Diversity Awareness Club
Queer/Straight Alliance
Hispanic Student Union (HSU)
Domino Club
Bella Voce
Epolitan
Scholium
Tabula
Asian-American Student Union
Black Student Union
Diversity Awareness Club
Queer/Straight Alliance
Hispanic Student Union (HSU)
Domino Club
Bella Voce
The Episcopal Academy “Stripes”
The Improv Club
Book Club
Chess Club
China Club
Classics Club
Creative Writing Club
Dance Club
Da Vinci Club
Eco-Action Club
Episcopal Science Society (ESS)
French Club
GRASP (Get Real About Social Problems)
Harry Potter Club
Junto
Key Club
Math Club
Model United Nations
Mock Trial Club
Pop Culture
Problem Solvers
Robotics
Spanish Club
Tech Crew Club
Understanding Racial Affinity
World Affairs Club
Young Democrats Club
Young Republicans
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Arts

(Total 19)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Dance
Improvisation
Jazz
Music Technology
Music Theory
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Dance
Improvisation
Jazz
Music Technology
Music Theory
Theater
Vocal
Ceramics
Film
Photography
Sculpture
Video Production
Design
Digital Design
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1785
Campus Size: 123 acres
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT, ISEE

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 3)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Episcopal Academy

Tell me a bit about The Episcopal Academy.
The Episcopal Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1785 , and currently has about 1286 students, 0.30% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.episcopalacademy.org.
Does The Episcopal Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
The Episcopal Academy is offering 21 AP courses.

The Episcopal Academy also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Episcopal Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2022, some students attended Princeton University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard College, Stanford University and Yale University.
What is the application requirement for The Episcopal Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Episcopal 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 The Episcopal Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Episcopal Academy in 2024 is $43,100 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@episcopalacademy.org .
Where is The Episcopal Academy located?
The Episcopal Academy is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Episcopal Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Episcopal Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 361 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Episcopal Academy has been favorited by 44 users.
How to start with an application with The Episcopal Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Episcopal Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Episcopal Academy’s official site: http://www.episcopalacademy.org or call them at 484-424-1400.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Episcopal Academy?
Yes, here are few: TALK Institute and School, Stratford Friends School and St. Anastasia Elementary School.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Episcopal Academy?
The overall rating for The Episcopal Academy is B+.

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