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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation B-
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
Reviews B
A Marvelwood education is characterized by intensive personal attention to the individual student. We are passionate in our efforts to nurture academic and personal growth in an environment in which each child is known, valued, and treated with respect. Our experienced and dedicated faculty delivers a superior educational program attuned to individual strengths and weaknesses. In every way, the structure of the School is thoughtfully designed to support college-bound students in their efforts to achieve positive intellectual, social, personal, and moral growth.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$66200
Enrollment
144
International Students
0.18%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
52%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$11 millions
AP
11
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
20
Class Size
10
Boarding %
75

Matriculation

(2016-2021)
Ranking University/College Students
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1 +
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 University of Rochester 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#51 Purdue University 1 +
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#55 University of Washington 1 +
#62 George Washington University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
#63 St. Olaf College 1 +
#67 University of Connecticut 1 +
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#68 St. Lawrence University 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#76 Muhlenberg College 1 +
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1 +
#83 Marquette University 1 +
SUNY University at Binghamton 1 +
#84 Bennington College 1 +
#85 Lake Forest College 1 +
#89 Brigham Young University 1 +
#89 Elon University 1 +
#89 University of Delaware 1 +
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1 +
#97 University of San Diego 1 +
#102 Hope College 1 +
#105 Drexel University 1 +
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
#105 University of Arizona 1 +
#105 University of Denver 1 +
#107 Whittier College 1 +
#111 Goucher College 1 +
#120 Hampshire College 1 +
#121 University of Vermont 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#142 Hartwick College 1 +
#151 University of La Verne 1 +
#166 Hofstra University 1 +
#166 Quinnipiac University 1 +
#182 University of Rhode Island 1 +
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1 +
LAC #39 Trinity College 1 +
#202 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1 +
#219 Keiser University 1 +
#219 Sacred Heart University 1 +
#219 University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1 +
#234 Pace University 1 +
#234 University of Hartford 1 +
#234 Western New England University 1 +
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1 +
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1 +
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1 +
Academy of Art University 1 +
Bentley University 1 +
Bryant University 1 +
Central Connecticut State University 1 +
Champlain College 1 +
Curry College 1 +
Dominican College of Blauvelt 1 +
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus 1 +
Florida Southern College 1 +
Green Mountain College 1 +
High Point University 1 +
Hood College 1 +
Iona College 1 +
Ithaca College 1 +
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1 +
Landmark College 1 +
long island university-liu post 1 +
Lynn University 1 +
Manhattan College 1 +
Manhattanville College 1 +
Marist College 1 +
Maryland Institute College of Art 1 +
Mercy College of Health Sciences 1 +
Merrimack College 1 +
Mills College 1 +
Molloy College 1 +
Mount Ida College 1 +
Mount Saint Mary College 1 +
New England College 1 +
New England Institute of Technology 1 +
new york film academy 1 +
Niagara University 1 +
Norwich University 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
Roger Williams University 1 +
Rollins College 1 +
Rutgers University 1 +
Savannah College of Art and Design 1 +
School of Visual Arts 1 +
SUNY College at Plattsburgh 1 +
The King's College 1 +
The New School College of Performing Arts 1 +
University of Aberdeen 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
University of New Haven 1 +
University of Puerto Rico: Carolina Regional College 1 +
University of Redlands 1 +
University of Tampa 1 +
West Virginia Wesleyan College 1 +
Western Connecticut State University 1 +
Wheaton College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2016-2021 2019 2016 2011-2015 Total
All schools 37 8 45 15
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1
#17 Cornell University 1 + 1
#25 University of Virginia 1 + 1 2
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#28 New York University 1 + 1
#34 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 2
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 + 2 4
#36 Boston College 1 + 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 + 1 3
#42 Boston University 1 + 1 2
#42 Brandeis University 1 + 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 3 4
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 2 3
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 3 3
#49 Northeastern University 1 + 1 + 2
#49 Purdue University 1 + 4 5
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 1 + 3
#55 University of Miami 1 + 1
#59 University of Washington 1 + 1 + 3 1 + 6
#59 Syracuse University 2 1 + 3
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1 + 1 + 3 1 + 6
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#68 Fordham University 1 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1 2
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 2 2
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1 + 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1
#79 American University 1 + 2 3
#79 Brigham Young University 1 + 1
#83 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 + 1
#83 Elon University 1 + 1
#83 Marquette University 1 + 1 + 2
#83 Michigan State University 1 1 + 2
#93 University of Delaware 1 + 1
#93 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#93 University of Denver 1 + 1 + 2
#103 University of Arizona 1 + 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1
#103 Drexel University 1 + 3 1 + 5
#103 Clark University 1 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#117 University of Vermont 1 + 1 + 2
#136 University of La Verne 1 + 1
#148 University of Alabama 1 + 1
Rutgers University 1 + 3 4
Penn State University Park 1 + 3 4
University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2016-2021 2019 2016 2011-2015 Total
All schools 7 3 3 3
#6 Bowdoin College 1 + 1
#17 Wesleyan University 1 + 1 2
#17 Colby College 1 + 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#38 Union College 1 1
#46 Trinity College 1 + 1 + 2
#50 Connecticut College 1 + 1
#50 Dickinson College 1 + 1
#54 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 2
#62 Bard College 1 1 + 2

Academics

AP

(11)
European History
Statistics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
European History
Statistics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics B
United States Government and Politics
United States History
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Sports

(7)
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(17)
Chess
Dance Instruction
Dorm Barbecues
History Club
International Night
Low Ropes Challenge Course
Chess
Dance Instruction
Dorm Barbecues
History Club
International Night
Low Ropes Challenge Course
Lunar New Year
Make-a-Wish Princess Tea
Marvelwood Idol
Moon Festival
Music on the Mountain
Pop Culture Club
Rock Band
Table-Top Gaming
Scrabble Club
Winter Warm-Up Week
Yoga
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Arts

(18)
Acting
Chamber Choir
Jazz
Music
Performing
Stagecraft
Acting
Chamber Choir
Jazz
Music
Performing
Stagecraft
String
Theater
Theater Design
Voice
2D Design
2D Studio Art
3D Design
3D Studio Art
Digital Media
Film Production
Film Studies
Tech Theater
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1956
Campus Size: 83 acres
Boarding Rate: 75%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL,PSAT
School Code:
SSAT: 4888
Recommended
Boarding
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4.9
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Boarding
Berkshire School United States Flag
5.0

Frequently Ask Questions about The Marvelwood School

Tell me a bit about The Marvelwood School.
The Marvelwood School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1956 , and currently has about 144 students, 0.18% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.marvelwood.org.
Does The Marvelwood School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Marvelwood School is offering 11 AP courses.

The Marvelwood School also have 52% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Marvelwood School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2016-2021, some students attended Washington University in St. Louis, University of Virginia, Bowdoin College, University of California: Santa Barbara and University of California: Irvine.
What is the application requirement for The Marvelwood School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Marvelwood 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 Marvelwood School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Marvelwood School in 2024 is $66,200 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@marvelwood.org .
Where is The Marvelwood School located?
The Marvelwood School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The Marvelwood School?
The overall rating for The Marvelwood School is B-.

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

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Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport
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