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Academics A+
Extracurriculars A+
Community A-
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Choate Rosemary Hall is a co-educational boarding and day school for students grades 9-PG, located in New England USA. Choate provides intellectually talented students from various backgrounds an experience that enriches their lives and prepares them to contribute to an ever-changing world. We emphasize innovative curriculum, guided independent learning, active campus engagement, and formation of character.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$69,370
Enrollment
860
International Students
18%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
73%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$392 million
Average SAT Score
1401
Average ACT Score
30.7
Class Size
12
Boarding %
75

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 13
#2 Columbia University 40
#2 Harvard College 20
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 8
#5 Yale University 41
LAC #1 Williams College 9
#6 Stanford University 14
#6 University of Chicago 46
#8 University of Pennsylvania 25

AP Scores

(2024)
Number of students who took AP tests
425
68%
24%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

Sports

(22)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
American Football
Frisbee
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Wrestling
Archery
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(95)
Biology Club
Chinese Club
Choate Programming Union
Japanese Club
Math Team
Physics Club
Biology Club
Chinese Club
Choate Programming Union
Japanese Club
Math Team
Physics Club
Psychology Club
Community Service Club
Environmental Action Coalition
Africanah
Amnesty International
Asian Student Association
Black Student Alliance
Caribbean Club
Choate Diversity Student Association (CDSA)
Choate for Women
Choate Korea Friendship Association
Choate South Asian Association
Girl Up Choate
Hispanic-Latine Forum
Love Your Locs
Middle Eastern North Africa Club
Mixed Heritage Association
Neurodivergent Activism and Awareness Club
Spectrum
Students Advocating Gender Equality
Thai Club
WONDER
Body Project
Future Health Professionals of Choate
Health Science Education Program
Choate Public Health
Lorem Ipsum
SciTECH
The Artist
The Choate Inquiry
The Currency
The Lit
Voices Magazine
Interact
Red Cross
Choate Young Democrats
Choate Young Republicans
March for Our Lives
Anime Club
BoarPen
Car Club
Chess Club
Choate Aerospace Association
Choate Comedy People
Choate Finance and Investment Club
Choate Dungeons and Dragons Club
Choate Integral Alliance
Choate Maker Club
Choate Mock Trial
Choate Music Through Technology
Choate Quiz Bowl
Choate Self Defense
Choate's American Sign Language Learners
Classics Club
CRH Grilling
DECA
Do It Club
Ethics Bowl
Fishing Club
Games & Change
Global Education Issues Forum
Linguistics Club
Martial Arts Club
Listen Up
Medical Interest Club
Modern Agriculture Club
Sociology & Anthropology Society
Students Engaging in Philosophy
Style at Choate
The Food Network
The Moth
The Ukulele Club
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Women Student-Athlete Association
Art Club
Bellacanto
Choate Film Club
Choate Musicians Association
Choate Taps
Choate Theatre Co.
Dance Company
Hip Hop Club
Lilith
Maiyeros
Melatones
Photography Club
Step Squad
SYNK Dance Team
Whimawehs
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Arts

(58)
Weaving
Filmmaking
Ceramics
Digital Media
Oil Painting
Drawing
Weaving
Filmmaking
Ceramics
Digital Media
Oil Painting
Drawing
Dance
Music
Jazz
Chorus
Orchestra
Vocal
Acting
Directing
Screenwriting
Theater Design
Stagecraft
Tech Theater
Improvisation
Music Production
Music Theory
Theater
Art History
Digital Photography
Environmental Art
Sculpture
Studio Art
Design
Mixed Media
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Contact Info

http://www.choate.edu
333 Christian Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-697-2239
admission@choate.edu
Connecticut

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1890
Campus Size: 458 acres
Boarding Rate: 75%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, FaceTime
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE, TOEFL Junior, SAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 1883
SSAT: 2392
ISEE: 70245

Frequently Ask Questions about Choate Rosemary Hall

Tell me a bit about Choate Rosemary Hall.
Choate Rosemary Hall is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1890 , and currently has about 860 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.choate.edu.

In 1974, the merger between the Choate School for boys and Rosemary Hall for girls created the current school, now known as Choate Rosemary Hall school. Both the original schools have been established by elite families in New England, the Choates and the Atwaters.
Does Choate Rosemary Hall have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 68 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Choate Rosemary Hall also have 73% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.

Choate's curriculum includes more than 300 elective and interdisciplinary courses, from astronomy and architecture, printmaking, etc. to digital video and development economics. Community service and in contemporary global studies are also part of the academic requirements.
Choate provides signature programs include the Advanced Robotics Program, Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, Arts Concentration, Capstone, JFK Program in Government and Public Service, Science Research Program, and the Global Education Program.
Where do Choate Rosemary Hall students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.68% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 19.68% go to top 25, and about 16.76% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Choate Rosemary Hall?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Choate Rosemary Hall’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Choate Rosemary Hall?
The total fee for Choate Rosemary Hall in 2024 is $69,370 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@choate.edu .

A need-based financial aid program is offered at Choate, with 34% of the student body are on financial aid, accordingly its 2024's report; the school states that the average aid grant is 80% of tuition. The school commits to meet 100% of an admitted student's demonstrated financial need.
Where is Choate Rosemary Hall located?
Choate Rosemary Hall is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Choate Rosemary Hall on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Choate Rosemary Hall is among the most popular schools, within top 3 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Choate Rosemary Hall has been favorited by 1319 users.
How do I complete an application for Choate Rosemary Hall?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Choate Rosemary Hall. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Choate Rosemary Hall’s official site: http://www.choate.edu or call them at 203-697-2239.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Choate Rosemary Hall?
Yes, here are few: Cheshire Academy, Miss Porter's School and Westover School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Choate Rosemary Hall?
The overall rating for Choate Rosemary Hall is A+.

The section ratings of Choate Rosemary Hall are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews

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