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School Overview

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Matriculation A+
Academics A+
Extracurriculars A
Community B+
Reviews A
Since 1814, Emma Willard School has been one of the nation's leading college-preparatory boarding and day schools for young women. Known for its challenging academic program, the school promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through an outstanding faculty and an extensive curriculum distinguished by a wide array of Advanced Placement courses. The school's extraordinary physical plant, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, provides a breathtakingly beautiful, yet state-of-the-art, setting for learning and living.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$73,995
Enrollment
356
International Students
29%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
90%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$180 million
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29.3
Class Size
13
Boarding %
67

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2020-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 2
#2 Harvard College 4
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2
#5 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 3
#6 Stanford University 3
#6 University of Chicago 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 3
LAC #2 Amherst College 1

AP Scores

(2018)
Number of students who took AP tests
171
Number of tests taken
367
31%
30%
25%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

Sports

(21)
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Volleyball
Basketball
Lacrosse
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

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AGONIES
ALBANY AREA MATH CIRCLE
AMERICAN RED CROSS
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
BLACK AND LATINX STUDENT UNION (BLSU)
CHOIR
AGONIES
ALBANY AREA MATH CIRCLE
AMERICAN RED CROSS
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
BLACK AND LATINX STUDENT UNION (BLSU)
CHOIR
CREATE
DEMOCRACY MATTERS
DOR VA DOR E-NABLE
EMBASSADORS (TOUR GUIDES)
EMMA ARCH
EMMA EQUINE
EMMA GENIUS
EMMA GREEN
F-WORD
FAIR TRADE
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS IN UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOOLS (FOCUS)
FILM CLUB
FOREIGN AND AMERICAN STUDENT ORGANIZATION (FASO)
FUTURE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (HOSA)
GARGOYLE (YEARBOOK)
HUMANITEAM (HUMANITIES TUTORS)
JSG AND 12 TONES
LANGUAGE TUTORS
LINK (LIBERTY IN NORTH KOREA)
MATHEMATICS
MEDTALKS
MOCK TRIAL
MODEL UN
MULTICULTURAL INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN STUDENT UNION (MIASU
MUSLIM CLUB
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI@EMMA)
OMEGA
ORCHESTRA
PHILA
PHILOSOPHY
PRIDE ALLIANCE
PRIMES (MATH AND SCIENCE TUTORS)
QUIZ TEAM
RELAY FOR LIFE
ROBOTICS
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
SPEECH & DEBATE
SPILLED INK
STUDENT ORGANIZATION FOR ANIMAL RESPECT (SOAR)
THE CLOCK (STUDENT NEWSPAPER)
TRIANGLE (LITERARY MAGAZINE)
UNICEF (UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY FUND)
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Arts

(37)
Acting
Ballet
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Choreography
Dance
Acting
Ballet
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Choreography
Dance
Music
Public Speaking
Speech
Theater
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Media
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
Video
Design
Semiquavers
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Contact Info

http://www.emmawillard.org
285 Pawling Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
518-833-1320
admissions@emmawillard.org
New York

Basic Info

All-girls
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1814
Campus Size: 137 acres
Boarding Rate: 67%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL,TOEFL Junior,SAT,PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 8629
SSAT: 2998

Frequently Ask Questions about Emma Willard School

Tell me a bit about Emma Willard School.
Emma Willard School is All-girls private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1814 , and currently has about 356 students, 29.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.emmawillard.org.
Does Emma Willard School have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 30 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Emma Willard School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Emma Willard School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.44% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 11.94% go to top 25, and about 5.83% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Emma Willard School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Emma Willard School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Emma Willard School?
The total fee for Emma Willard School in 2024 is $73,995 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@emmawillard.org .
Where is Emma Willard School located?
Emma Willard School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Emma Willard School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Emma Willard School is among the most popular schools, within top 47 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Emma Willard School has been favorited by 714 users.
How do I complete an application for Emma Willard School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Emma Willard School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Emma Willard School’s official site: http://www.emmawillard.org or call them at 518-833-1320.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Emma Willard School?
Yes, here are few: Buxton School, Darrow School and Hoosac School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Emma Willard School?
The overall rating for Emma Willard School is A+.

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

Nearby City

Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.
Population (2022) 609,023
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Logan International Airport

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