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School Overview

Established in 1926, The Gow School is an internationally renowned, college-preparatory, boarding school that specializes in the education of young men who have dyslexia or similar language-based learning differences. We offer small classes and individual attention within a supportive community. The rural campus has 100 acres with three playing fields; three outdoor tennis courts; and 23 buildings including a 49,600 square foot fieldhouse/gymnasium and a new (2009) dining hall. Gow continues to place virtually all of our graduates in college or university.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$64000
Enrollment
150
International Students
31%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$20 millions
Class Size
5
Boarding %
95

Matriculation

(2015-2017)
Ranking University/College Students
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#47 Lehigh University 1 +
#51 University of Miami 1 +
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#60 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +

Academics

Sports

(13)
Alpine Skiing
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Orienteering
Alpine Skiing
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Orienteering
Snowboarding
Soccer
Squash
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(6)
Chess
Golf Club
Outdoor Club
Broadcast Journalism Club
Engineering Club
Comic Book Enthusiasts

Contact Info

http://www.gow.org
2491 Emery Rd. South Wales, NY 14139
716-687-2001
admissions@gow.org
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 6-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1926
Campus Size: 100 acres
Boarding Rate: 95%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL
Spots for Chinese Students Next Year: 1 - 4
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Gow School

Tell me a bit about The Gow School.
The Gow School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1926 , and currently has about 150 students, 31.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.gow.org.
Does The Gow School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Gow School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Gow School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2015-2017, some students attended Cornell University, University of Notre Dame, Boston College, Boston University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
What is the application requirement for The Gow School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Gow 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 Gow School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Gow School in 2024 is $64,000 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@gow.org .
Where is The Gow School located?
The Gow School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is The Gow School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Gow School is within top 800 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Gow School has been favorited by 8 users.
How to start with an application with The Gow School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Gow School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Gow School’s official site: http://www.gow.org or call them at 716-687-2001.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Gow School?
Yes, here are few: Buffalo Seminary, Houghton Academy and Fort Erie International Academy.

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Population (2022) 433,748
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 6%
Nearby Airport Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
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