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Extracurriculars A+
Community A+
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The Pennington School is an independent coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12, offering both day and boarding programs, with boarding beginning in 8th grade. Having welcomed international students since 1885, we offer ELL/ESL, a popular host family program that pairs international boarding students with local day families, and a full-time Director of International Students who facilitates airport transfers, I-20 applications, and other important logistical support. Founded in 1838, Pennington values both tradition and innovation, and is firmly rooted in a whole-student character development focusing on our core values: Honor, Virtue, and Humility. The school's long and proud history of inclusive practices has built a truly diverse and welcoming community. Pennington offers 40 Honors/AP classes and graduates about 100-110 seniors a year--85% of whom gain admittance to their top choice college. In recent years, we have developed forward thinking certificate programs that offer students opportunities to dive deeper into Global Studies, Applied Sciences (Pre-engineering and/or Computer Programming), and Social Entrepreneurship (in conjunction with The University of Pennsylvania). Our Horizon Internship Program helps Seniors gain invaluable hands-on experiences in an impressive range of professions all over the world! The town of Pennington has been called "the safest in NJ" and offers many conveniences within a 1-5 minute walk. The campus is just 10 minutes from Princeton, an hour to either NYC and Philadelphia, and easily accessible to international airports. The location also lends itself to wonderful educational and recreational opportunities that make it easy to offer fun and dynamic weekend activities.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$76550
Enrollment
530
International Students
14%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$42.5 millions
AP
25
Average SAT Score
1278
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
13
Boarding %
33

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 2
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#23 Georgetown University 1
#25 University of Virginia 5
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#28 Tufts University 2
#28 University of Florida 1
#28 Wake Forest University 2
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Brandeis University 2
#42 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#49 Northeastern University 2
#49 Pepperdine University 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#49 Villanova University 3
#51 Spelman College 1
#55 University of Miami 2
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 2
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#62 Rutgers University 4
#63 George Washington University 3
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#79 American University 3
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1
LAC #17 Smith College 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#103 University of South Florida 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 2
LAC #22 United States Air Force Academy 1
#111 Drew University 1
#111 Goucher College 1
#111 Susquehanna University 1
#124 Morehouse College 1
#127 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Newark Campus 1
#130 Eckerd College 1
LAC #28 Harvey Mudd College 1
#148 San Diego State University 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 2
#182 Belmont University 1
#182 Ohio University 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 3
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
#219 Hampton University 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
#234 Oklahoma City University 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
#263 Montana State University 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Bentley University 1
Butler University 1
Champlain College 1
Dalhousie University 1
Endicott College 1
FH Salzburg 1
Glion Institute of Higher Education 1
High Point University 2
Monmouth University 1
Providence College 1
Saint Louis University Madrid 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 2
School of Visual Arts 1
Stockholm School of Economics 1
The College of New Jersey 1
Towson University 1
University of East Anglia 1
University of Tampa 1
University of Texas at San Antonio 1
University of Toronto 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 58 55 76 55 30
#1 Princeton University 1 1 2
#2 Columbia University 1 1
#2 Harvard College 2 2
#6 University of Chicago 2 1 3
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 1 1 1 + 4
#9 Duke University 1 1 1 + 3
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2 1 + 3
#9 Northwestern University 1 1
#13 Dartmouth College 3 3
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 1 + 2
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 2 1 + 4
#14 Brown University 1 + 1
#17 Cornell University 1 2 1 4
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 1 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 2 2
#21 Emory University 2 2 4
#23 Georgetown University 1 1 2
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1 1 3
#25 University of Virginia 5 1 6
#27 University of Southern California 1 1
#28 Wake Forest University 2 1 1 1 + 5
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2 1 1 + 4
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 1
#28 Tufts University 2 2 1 + 5
#28 New York University 1 1 1 + 3
#28 University of Florida 1 1 + 2
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 1 1 + 3
#34 University of Rochester 1 1 1 + 3
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 1 1 3
#36 Boston College 1 2 1 4
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 1
#38 College of William and Mary 1 + 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 1 2
#42 Boston University 1 1 2
#42 Brandeis University 2 1 1 4
#42 Tulane University 1 1 2
#49 Lehigh University 1 1 2 1 + 5
#49 Northeastern University 2 3 2 1 + 8
#49 Purdue University 1 3 1 5
#49 Pepperdine University 1 1
#49 Villanova University 3 3 2 1 + 9
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#55 University of Miami 2 1 3 3 9
#55 Santa Clara University 1 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1 4 1 1 1 + 8
#57 University of Pittsburgh 2 3 1 + 6
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 2 3
#59 University of Washington 1 1
#59 Syracuse University 1 3 2 3 1 + 10
#62 Rutgers University 4 2 4 2 1 + 13
#63 George Washington University 3 1 2 1 + 7
#63 University of Connecticut 1 1 + 2
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 2 1 3
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 1
#68 Fordham University 1 2 1 3 1 + 8
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 1 + 2
#75 Clemson University 1 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2 2
#79 American University 3 2 3 3 1 + 12
#79 Brigham Young University 1 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 1 2
#83 Elon University 1 1 1 1 4
#83 Michigan State University 1 1 + 2
#83 University of Iowa 2 2
#83 Texas Christian University 1 1 1 + 3
#93 University of Delaware 2 2 1 + 5
#93 University of Denver 1 1
#103 Temple University 2 2
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 1
#103 University of Arizona 1 1 2
#103 University of South Florida 1 1
#103 Drexel University 5 4 9
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 2 2 1 + 5
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 1
#117 University of Vermont 1 1 2
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 2 2
#117 Arizona State University 2 2
#122 Chapman University 1 1 2
#127 University of Kentucky 1 1
#127 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: Newark Campus 1 1
#133 Seton Hall University 1 1
#148 University of Cincinnati 1 1
#148 San Diego State University 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 19 14 13 14 4
#1 Williams College 1 1
#2 Amherst College 1 1
#3 Swarthmore College 1 1
#4 Pomona College 1 1
#5 Wellesley College 1 1 2
#9 Middlebury College 1 1 2
#11 Vassar College 1 + 1
#13 Grinnell College 1 1
#16 Haverford College 1 1
#17 Colby College 1 1
#17 Wesleyan University 1 1 2
#17 Smith College 1 1
#22 United States Air Force Academy 1 1
#25 Bates College 1 1 2
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1
#26 Colorado College 1 1
#27 Macalester College 1 1
#28 Harvey Mudd College 1 1
#30 Kenyon College 1 1
#36 Oberlin College 2 2
#36 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#38 Lafayette College 1 3 2 1 + 7
#38 Skidmore College 1 1 2
#38 Bucknell University 3 1 2 3 9
#42 Denison University 1 1 1 3
#45 Union College 1 1 2
#46 Trinity College 1 1
#50 Dickinson College 1 2 3 6
#50 Connecticut College 1 1 1 3
#60 Bard College 1 1 2
#61 Gettysburg College 1 2 3

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
160
Number of tests taken
383
88%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(25)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
German Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Music Theory
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
German Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Latin
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Computer Science A
Microeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Spanish Literature and Culture
French Language and Culture
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Sports

(42)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(90+)
Aerospace and Aviation Club
American Sign Language Club
Amnesty International Student Club
Animal Rights Club
Art Club
Better Kitchen Sink
Aerospace and Aviation Club
American Sign Language Club
Amnesty International Student Club
Animal Rights Club
Art Club
Better Kitchen Sink
Biology Club
Black Student Union*
Book Club
Campus Guides
Campus Ministry Club
Chess Club
Community Service
Computer Science Competition Club
Chorus
Dance Club
Debate Team
Dramatic Society
East Asian Student Union
Exchange of Many Cultures
Eye to Eye*
Fall Play
Fashion Club
French Club
German Club
Girls in STEM
Green Team*
Hall Prefects*
History Club
Interior Design Club
International Studies Student Alliance
Intersectional Feminism Club*
Investment Club
Jazz Band
Junior Proctors
Latin Club
Latinx Affinity Group
Learning Difference Alliance
Library Proctors
Math Competition Club
Model United Nations
Music Technology Club
Muslim Student Alliance*
Odyssey of the Mind (Middle School)
Open Studio: Visual Art**
Orchestra
Our Minds Matter
Peer Leaders
Peer Tutoring Club
Pennington Jewish Community
Pennington Singers
The Penntonian (newspaper)
Pennyroyal (literary magazine)*
Penseman (yearbook)
Philosophy Club
Pit Band
Poetry and Creative Club
Politics Club*
Power Hour
Private Instrumental/Voice lessons
PSCFit
Red Cross Club
Science Competition Club
School Planning in Malawi
Ski Club*
SoundProof (a cappella)
South Asian Student Society
Spanish Club
Spectrum (LGBTQ+/ally group)*
Sports Statistics Club
Spring Play (Upper and Middle School plays)
STEM Leaders
STEM Tutoring
Student Ambassadors
Student Government
Tech Crew
Technology Club
Treble Tones
Ultimate Frisbee*
United People of Many Colors*
Untold Gallery (Malawi)
Winter Musical
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Arts

(14)
Drawing
Color
Ceramics
Photography
Video Production
Drama
Drawing
Color
Ceramics
Photography
Video Production
Drama
Acting
Directing
Vocal
Music
Music Theory
Art
Design
Scene Study
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http://www.pennington.org
112 W. Delaware Avenue, Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-6128
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 8-12
Suburban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1838
Campus Size: 55 acres
Boarding Rate: 33%
Religious Affiliation: school.Methodist

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 2481
SSAT: 5734

Frequently Ask Questions about The Pennington School

Tell me a bit about The Pennington School.
The Pennington School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New Jersey, US. It was founded 1838 , and currently has about 530 students, 14.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.pennington.org.
Does The Pennington School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Pennington School is offering 25 AP courses.

The Pennington School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Pennington School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.23% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 7.69% go to top 25, and about 4.81% 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 Pennington School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Pennington 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 Pennington School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Pennington School in 2024 is $76,550 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 admiss@pennington.org .
Where is The Pennington School located?
The Pennington School is located in the State of New Jersey of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 32 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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Yes, here are few: The Lawrenceville School, Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science and The Hun School of Princeton.

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The overall rating for The Pennington School is A.

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

Nearby City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, holds a pivotal place in U.S. history. Once the nation's capital, it is home to iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. With a population of 1,603,797 as of the 2020 census, Philadelphia is a hub for arts, culture, and education. The city is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant arts scene. It also plays a major role in life sciences, business, and industry, making it a key city in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Population (2022) 1,447,395
Cost of Living Higher than average 7%
Nearby Airport Philadelphia International Airport
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