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Frederick Gunn was a pioneering educator, courageous abolitionist and outdoorsman. He inspired generations of students to be curious, thoughtful, to be active members of their communities, to stand up for what they believe in and work hard both in and out of the classroom. At The Frederick Gunn School we continue stand by these guiding principles and build upon them to ensure our students become hard working, active citizens and life long learners who will be a force for good in this world. At the Frederick Gunn School we value character as highly as intellect and achievement, just as Frederick Gunn did over 170 years ago.
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The Frederick Gunn School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $76,200
Day S. Tuition: $55,000
# of Students: 330
Boarding Rate: 77%
Teacher:Student: 1:5%
International Student: 20%
AP Courses: 19
Endowment: $278,788/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1406/1600
IB: No

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 1
#5 Yale University 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#17 Rice University 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#28 University of Florida 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#48 University of Georgia 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#49 Villanova University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
LAC #11 United States Military Academy 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #13 Davidson College 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#75 Baylor University 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#79 American University 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Howard University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
LAC #17 Smith College 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#99 University of Oregon 1
#103 Creighton University 1
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1
#103 Temple University 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 1
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
#122 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
#124 Morehouse College 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 DePaul University 1
LAC #26 Colorado College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
LAC #30 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #35 Pitzer College 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1
#182 Belmont University 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #42 Denison University 1
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #46 Furman University 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
#263 University of Indianapolis 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
American University of Paris 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
Bryant University 1
College of Charleston 1
Emerson College 1
Ithaca College 1
Manhattanville College 1
Marist College 1
Providence College 1
Stetson University 1
University of St. Andrews 1
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Ranking University/College Students
Middlebury College
University of California: Los Angeles
New York University
Boston College
Boston University
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AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
120
Number of tests taken
236
29%
25%
25%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 19)
Biology
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Chemistry
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Music Theory
Biology
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
United States History
Chemistry
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Music Theory
Statistics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Physics 1
Physics 2
Environmental Science
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Comparative Government and Politics
European History
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Sports

(Total 13)
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 24)
Dance Club
Debate Club
Book Club
Crossroads
Cum Laude Society
Fishing Club
Free Thought Society
Green Club
Mathletes
Media Club
Dance Club
Debate Club
Book Club
Crossroads
Cum Laude Society
Fishing Club
Free Thought Society
Green Club
Mathletes
Media Club
Model United Nations
Newspaper
Poetry Club
Photography Club
The Gunn Association
Affinity Groups
Abigail's Circle
Asian Student Association
Black Student Union
Students for Social Justice
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Latinx Culture Club
Future Business Leaders of America
Gunn Global Gray Party
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Arts

(Total 20)
Jazz
Music
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Studio Art
Music Theory
Vocal
Printmaking
Acting
Improvisation
Jazz
Music
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Studio Art
Music Theory
Vocal
Printmaking
Acting
Improvisation
Theater
Media
Chamber Orchestra
Dance
Playwriting
Drawing
Film Studies
Photography
Yearbook
Stagecraft
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1850
Campus Size: 220 acres
Boarding Rate: 77%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Zoom, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, WeChat
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 8980
SSAT: 3628

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Brief Reviews

(Total 17)
4.9/ 5
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Detailed Review

(Total 1)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 5 Academics
4.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
3.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Frederick Gunn School

Tell me a bit about The Frederick Gunn School.
The Frederick Gunn School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1850 , and currently has about 330 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.frederickgunn.org.
Does The Frederick Gunn School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Frederick Gunn School is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 25 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

The Frederick Gunn School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Frederick Gunn School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 12.22% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.33% go to top 25, and about 2.22% 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 Frederick Gunn School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Frederick Gunn 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 Frederick Gunn School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Frederick Gunn School in 2024 is $76,200 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@frederickgunn.org .
Where is The Frederick Gunn School located?
The Frederick Gunn School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
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The overall rating for The Frederick Gunn School is A-.

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