Phillips Exeter Academy

Exeter
New Hampshire
United States

Overview

Founded in 1781, Phillips Exeter Academy originated the Harkness philosophy of teaching whereby 12 students and a teacher join in classes around an oval Harkness Table. Students from 44 states and 31 countries enjoy a rich curriculum of over 450 courses. Phillips Exeter Academy admits students without regard for their ability to pay the tuition and we meet 100% of the demonstrated need of every admitted student.

Academics

Department Director

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 12

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 192

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 81.0%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

  • Evening Study Assistance
  • Learning Differences Support
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Subject Tutoring
  • Technology Center
  • Writing Center

History

  • Asian History
  • Classical History
  • European History
  • Honors
  • Medieval History
  • United States History
  • World History

Foreign Languages

  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Religion / Philosophy

  • Ethics
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Justice
  • The Bible
  • World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Psychology

Sciences

  • Anatomy
  • Animal Behavior
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Health
  • Marine Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Ornithology
  • Physics

Math

    Computer Studies

    • Computer Programming
    • Computer Science

    Music

    • Band
    • Choral Music
    • Composition
    • Individual Instructions
    • Music Appreciation
    • Orchestra
    • Voice

    Performing / Visual Arts

    • Acting
    • Architecture
    • Art History
    • Ceramics
    • Dance
    • Debate
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Sculpture
    • Studio Art
    • Theater Design
    • Modern Dance

    Special Programs

    • Study Abroad
    • Community Service
    • Independent Study
    • Internships

    Campus Life

    Dorm Life

    Number of Dorms: 27

    Average Students Per Dorm: 0

    Number of Girls Dorms: 14

    Number of Boys Dorms: 13

    Dorm Amenities

    • Game Room
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Lounge
    • Vending Machines
    • Wireless Internet

    Other Dorm Amenities

    Facilities

    • All-Weather Track
    • Baseball Field
    • Basketball Court
    • Fitness Center
    • Football Field
    • Indoor Basketball Court
    • Indoor Pool
    • Racquetball Court
    • Technology Center
    • Volleyball Court

    Other Facilities

    Clubs & Organizations

    Arts & Athletics

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    Arts

    • Acting
    • Architecture
    • Art History
    • Ceramics
    • Dance
    • Debate
    • Drama
    • Drawing
    • Sculpture
    • Studio Art
    • Theater Design
    • Modern Dance

    Interscholastic Sports

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Crew
    • Cross Country Running
    • Diving
    • Field Hockey
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Squash
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track and Field
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo
    • Wrestling

    Recreational Sports

    • Aerobics
    • Alpine Skiing
    • Basketball
    • Crew
    • Dance
    • Fencing
    • Figure Skating
    • Hiking
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Martial Arts
    • Outdoor Education
    • Rock Climbing
    • Rugby
    • Sailing
    • Snowboarding
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Squash
    • Swimming
    • Table Tennis
    • Tennis
    • Ultimate Frisbee
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo

    Graduates

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    Notable Alumni

    Mark Zuckerberg

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    Gore Vidal

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    Daniel Webster

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    Franklin Pierce

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    Vital Information

    Student Body Type: Coed

    Total Boarding: 847

    Total Day: 217

    Total Enrollment: 1,064

    Boys: 517

    Girls: 547

    Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

    Day Grades Offered: 9-12

    School Type: High School, Post-grad

    Dress Code: Casual

    Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

    Application Deadline: January 15th

    Tuition & Financial Aid

    7-Day Boarding: $49,880

    5-Day Boarding: N/A

    Day Tuition Fee: $38,740

    Need-Based Aid: Offered

    Payment Plans: Offered

    Students Receiving Aid: %

    Average Awarded: $44,923

    School Finances

    Merit Scholarships: Not Offered

    Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

    Average Merit Scholarship: $

    Current Endowment Amount: $1,100,000,000

    Contact

    20 Main Street

    Exeter, New Hampshire United States

    603 777 3437

    Director of Admissions: John Hutchins

    Admissions Phone: 603 777 3437

    Fax: 603 777 4399

    Email: jmhutchins@exeter.edu

    Website: www.exeter.edu

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