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Overview

Spanning over 1,100 acres of Prairie with breathtaking views of and easy access to the Rocky Mountains, Fountain Valley School of Colorado offers an unmatched experience for boarding, day, and international students in Colorado Springs. Campus resources include 10 spacious Adoble-style residence halls, gourmet dining services, robust campus-wide technology, and state-of-the-art science, art, and athletic facilities. Additionally, the School's 40-acre Class of 1969 Mountain Campus near Buena Vista, Colo. encourages students to get outside their comfort zones, engage in place-based learning, and connect with themselves, their classmates, and nature. As a result, FVS alumni go on to attend some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the world and find great success professionally. Fountain Valley believes in providing a unique, comprehensive college preparatory education that prepares students for the world beyond the classroom. FVS's global community thrives on interdisciplinary learning, with academic departments working together to provide a challenging curriculum while leaning into aspects of the Great American West that are specific to each grade level. Students get outside, using the land and surrounding areas to connect traditional learning with an emphasis on conceptual application. With a barn of over 60 horses, FVS offers opportunities for coed equestrian endeavors and western riding, further enhancing the connection between students and the stunning landscape that surrounds the School. Similar to the School's educational model, FVS athletics support a variety of traditional and Western pursuits, as students marvel at the 60,000-square-foot Julie and Spencer Penrose Athletic Center complete with the largest indoor high school climbing wall in the nation, and at the 12-miles of mountain biking trails that criss-cross a vast Prairie campus. We invite you to explore what makes our school truly unique in the academic landscape.
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Official information of Fountain Valley School of Colorado in 2024 | FindingSchool

A Boarding
A- Matriculation
A- Academics
A Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
A Reviews
A Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $76,000
Day S. Tuition: $76,000
# of Students: 240
Teacher:Student: 1:12
International Student: 25%
Endowment: $175,000/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 63%
SAT: 1360/1600
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School Videos

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 1
#5 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 2
#19 University of Notre Dame 3
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3
#21 Emory University 3
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 2
#28 New York University 4
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 Boston College 2
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Tulane University 2
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 4
#55 Santa Clara University 6
#55 University of Miami 2
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#59 Syracuse University 2
#59 University of Washington 2
#63 George Washington University 2
LAC #13 Hamilton College 2
#68 Southern Methodist University 2
#68 Texas A&M University 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#79 American University 1
#79 Gonzaga University 1
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 3
LAC #17 Smith College 1
#93 University of Denver 2
Auburn University 1
#99 University of Oregon 1
#99 University of Utah 2
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 19
LAC #22 Vassar College 2
Arizona State University 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
#122 Chapman University 6
#122 University of Kansas 1
#127 University of Oklahoma 2
LAC #26 Colorado College 2
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#148 Duquesne University 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #35 Pitzer College 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #42 Denison University 2
LAC #42 Occidental College 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
Alfred University 1
Augustana College 1
Bard College 2
Bradley University 2
California Baptist University 1
Colorado State University 5
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 1
Doane University 1
Evergreen State College 1
Fairfield University 1
Fairleigh Dickinson University: College at Florham 1
Fort Lewis College 1
Hampden-Sydney College 1
Hofstra University 1
Ithaca College 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Lake Forest College 3
Lake Superior State University 1
Laval University 1
Lewis & Clark College 1
long island university-liu post 1
Missouri University of Science and Technology 1
Montana State University 4
New Mexico State University at Carlsbad 1
Northern Vermont University 1
Ottawa University 1
Oxford College of Emory University 2
parsons school of design 1
Reed College 2
Rhodes College 1
Santa Monica College 1
Sarah Lawrence College 1
School of Visual Arts 1
Seton Hill University 2
St. Lawrence University 1
stony brook university, state university of new york 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
Trinity University 3
University of Alabama 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Calgary 1
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 3
University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1
University of New Mexico 1
University of Puget Sound 2
University of Tampa 1
University of Toronto 4
University of Wyoming 1
Western State Colorado University 1
Willamette University 1
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Sports

(Total 11)
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Climbing
Snowboarding
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Climbing
Snowboarding
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Fitness
Skiing
Soccer
Strength and Conditioning
Riding
Western
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Arts

(Total 9)
Theater
Ceramics
Photography
Choir
Music
Studio Art
Film
Sculpture
Metal
Theater
Ceramics
Photography
Choir
Music
Studio Art
Film
Sculpture
Metal
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 26)
Affinity Groups - (BIPOC) & (LGBTQIA+) & (BSU)
American Sign Language Club
Asian Alliance
Athenea Literary Magazine
Athletics
Cooking Club
Digital Media
Dungeons and Dragons / World Building
Environmental Protection Club
Film Club
Affinity Groups - (BIPOC) & (LGBTQIA+) & (BSU)
American Sign Language Club
Asian Alliance
Athenea Literary Magazine
Athletics
Cooking Club
Digital Media
Dungeons and Dragons / World Building
Environmental Protection Club
Film Club
FVS Cares
Girls Leadership Club
Intro to Robotics
Latino Alliance
Mahjong Club
Matchwitts
Model United Nations
Racket Sports
Round Square Club
School Media and Spirit Club
Spill the Tea
Student Newspaper
Theater
Varsity Club
Yearbook
Yoga Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1930
Campus Size: 1100 acres
Boarding Rate: 70%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom, WeChat
Pre Interview: Other
School Code:
TOEFL: 8089
SSAT: 3244
ISEE: 570815

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 24)
4.6/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 4)
4.0 / 5 Overall
3.8 / 5 Academics
4.8 / 5 Campus
4.3 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
3.3 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Fountain Valley School of Colorado

01.
Tell me a bit about Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
Fountain Valley School of Colorado is Co-ed private boarding school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, US. It was founded 1930 , and currently has about 240 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.fvs.edu.
02.
Does Fountain Valley School of Colorado have rigorous academic requirements?
Fountain Valley School of Colorado also have 63% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Fountain Valley School of Colorado students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 11.29% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.65% go to top 25, and about 1.21% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Fountain Valley School of Colorado?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Fountain Valley School of Colorado’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Fountain Valley School of Colorado’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Fountain Valley School of Colorado in 2024 is $74,900 ~ $77,200, 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@fvs.edu .
06.
Where is Fountain Valley School of Colorado located?
Fountain Valley School of Colorado is located in the State of Colorado of USA. The closest major city is Colorado Springs, which is about 8 miles away from school. Most families can choose Colorado Springs Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Fountain Valley School of Colorado on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Fountain Valley School of Colorado is among the most popular schools, within top 82 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Fountain Valley School of Colorado has been favorited by 342 users.
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How to start with an application with Fountain Valley School of Colorado?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Fountain Valley School of Colorado. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Fountain Valley School of Colorado’s official site: http://www.fvs.edu or call them at (719 )391-5251.
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Fountain Valley School of Colorado?
The closest major city is Colorado Springs. You can find out more schools near Colorado Springs here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Fountain Valley School of Colorado?
The overall rating for Fountain Valley School of Colorado is A.

The section ratings of Fountain Valley School of Colorado are:
A- for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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