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Wayland is a traditional college-preparatory school proudly rooted in its Midwestern heritage. Our Mentor Program, the arts, community service, leadership and other co-curricular opportunities augment solid academics. Diverse cultural and recreational activities abound in nearby Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, as well as "outdoor Wisconsin" and travel abroad. From our pleasant and comfortable campus, Wayland graduates move on to study across the US and internationally, many to universities distinguished by their selectivity.
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Wayland Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 9-12,PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $68,900
Day S. Tuition: $24,950
# of Students: 201
Boarding Rate: 70%
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 50%
AP Courses: 19
Endowment: $119,403/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 35%
SAT: 1360/1600
IB: No
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
LAC #13 Grinnell College 1
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#83 Howard University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
#103 Clark University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #46 DePauw University 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
LAC #50 The University of the South 1
Agnes Scott College 1
Beloit College 1
Carthage College 1
Lawrence University 1
Ripon College 1
St. Olaf College 1
Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1
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Ranking University/College Students
University of Chicago
Duke University
Dartmouth College
Brown University
Cornell University
Rice University
University of Southern California
Tufts University
Northeastern University
University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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AP Scores

(2019-2020)
Number of students took AP test
54
Number of tests taken
137
48%
14%
28%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 19)
Calculus AB
European History
Chemistry
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Spanish Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Biology
Physics 1
Calculus BC
Calculus AB
European History
Chemistry
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Spanish Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Biology
Physics 1
Calculus BC
Statistics
Microeconomics
English Language and Composition
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(Total 16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 13)
Admission Ambassadors
Athletic Council
Baking Club
Finance & Entrepreneurship Club
Forensics Ecology Club
Kaleidoscope Literary Magazine
Library Swans
Math Club
Model United Nations (UN) P.E.A.C.E.
Ping Pong Club
Admission Ambassadors
Athletic Council
Baking Club
Finance & Entrepreneurship Club
Forensics Ecology Club
Kaleidoscope Literary Magazine
Library Swans
Math Club
Model United Nations (UN) P.E.A.C.E.
Ping Pong Club
Thespian Society
UNICEF
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Arts

(Total 9)
Band
Choir
Music
Music Theory
Chamber Ensemble
2D Studio Art
3D Design
3D Studio Art
Media
Band
Choir
Music
Music Theory
Chamber Ensemble
2D Studio Art
3D Design
3D Studio Art
Media
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Contact School

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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1855
Campus Size: 55 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required InitialView
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr.
School Code:
TOEFL: 8028
SSAT: 8056

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 42)
3.0/ 5
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Detailed Review

(Total 1)
1.0 / 5 Overall
2.0 / 5 Academics
1.0 / 5 Campus
1.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Wayland Academy

Tell me a bit about Wayland Academy.
Wayland Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Wisconsin, US. It was founded 1855 , and currently has about 201 students, 50.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.wayland.org.
Does Wayland Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Wayland Academy is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 14 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Wayland Academy also have 35% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Wayland Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2024, some students attended Columbia University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University and Vanderbilt University.
What is the application requirement for Wayland Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Wayland 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 Wayland Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Wayland Academy in 2024 is $68,900 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@wayland.org .
Where is Wayland Academy located?
Wayland Academy is located in the State of Wisconsin of USA.
How popular is Wayland Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Wayland Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 207 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Wayland Academy has been favorited by 101 users.
How to start with an application with Wayland Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Wayland Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Wayland Academy’s official site: http://www.wayland.org or call them at 920-356-2120.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Wayland Academy?
The overall rating for Wayland Academy is A.

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