Overview

Hamden Hall County Day School, an independent, college preparatory, co-educational pk-12 day school, challenges students to develop a strong sense of personal integrity and social responsibility while preparing them for demanding academic programs at the collegiate level. Hamden Hall School expects students to continually strive for excellence by giving maximum effort in every aspect of school life in which they are involved. Hamden Hall School is a supportive community based on mutual trust and recognition of the needs and aspirations of all of its members. Hamden Hall School expects students to be active participates in the life of the school.
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Official information of Hamden Hall Country Day School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Day S. Grades: PreSchool-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $46,975
# of Students: 574
Teacher:Student: 1:7
AP Courses: 21
Endowment: $3,554/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 75%
SAT: 1280/1600
#79

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Stanford University 1
#3 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Duke University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#15 Rice University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Emory University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Spelman College 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#55 University of Washington 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#63 St. Olaf College 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 North Carolina State University 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
LAC #15 Grinnell College 1
#76 Allegheny College 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#85 Washington College 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Howard University 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#97 Clark University 1
#97 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
#120 Hampshire College 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
#124 Morehouse College 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#137 University of Kentucky 1
#151 Duquesne University 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#151 Simmons University 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
#176 Catholic University of America 1
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#219 Hampton University 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
#234 Pace University 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
#234 University of Hartford 1
#234 Western New England University 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Albertus Magnus College 1
American Academy of Dramatic Arts 1
Anna Maria College 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Assumption College 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
Berklee College of Music 1
Bryant University 1
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College of Charleston 1
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Fashion Institute of Technology 1
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High Point University 1
Husson University 1
Iona College 1
Ithaca College 1
Keene State College 1
London School of Economics and Political Science 1
Loyola University Maryland 1
Manhattan College 1
Marist College 1
Massachusetts College of Art and Design 1
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1
McGill University 1
Merrimack College 1
New York Institute of Technology 1
Oberlin College 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Oral Roberts University 1
Penn State University Park 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Roger Williams University 1
Rutgers University 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Saint Joseph's University 1
San Francisco Conservatory of Music 1
School of Visual Arts 1
Southern Connecticut State University 1
St. John's University 1
Stetson University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
Trine University 1
Union College 1
University College London 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Edinburgh 1
University of Evansville 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1
University of New Haven 1
University of Tampa 1
University of the Sciences 1
University of Toronto 1
Western Connecticut State University 1
Wheaton College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 21)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
Latin
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
Spanish Literature and Culture
Physics 1
Chinese Language and Culture
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Sports

(Total 5)
Baseball
Golf
Lacrosse
Softball
Tennis
Baseball
Golf
Lacrosse
Softball
Tennis

Arts

(Total 18)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Improvisation
Jazz
Theater
Theater Design
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Improvisation
Jazz
Theater
Theater Design
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Studio Art
Video Production
Design
Multimedia
Tech Theater
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 44)
1912 Student Newspaper
A Cappella
Amnesty International
Art Club
Asian Student Union
Biology Olympiad
Black Student Union
Board Games Club
Book Club
Chess Club
1912 Student Newspaper
A Cappella
Amnesty International
Art Club
Asian Student Union
Biology Olympiad
Black Student Union
Board Games Club
Book Club
Chess Club
Chorus Ensemble
Computer Science Club
Conservation Club
Debate Team
FACES Literary Magazine
Fiber Arts/DIY/Photo
French Club
Gaming Club
Green and White / Admissions Ambassadors
High Schoolers into Business
Hispanic Student Union
Interact Club
Investment Club
Jazz Ensemble
Jewish Student Union
Linguistics Olympiad
Math Team
Middle School Advocates
Model U.N.
Multicultural Student Interests
Physics Bowl
Poetry Club
Pride Alliance
Production Crew
Puzzle Team
Robotics Club
Science
Innovation & Design
Student Government
Student Musicians Union
Swarm: School Spirit
Thespians/Drama Club
Woodworking Club
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1912
Campus Size: 42 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious

Application Info

Deadline: 01/16
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 3655
ISEE: 70258

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 17)
4.2/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 124)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Hamden Hall Country Day School

01.
Tell me a bit about Hamden Hall Country Day School.
Hamden Hall Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in New York, Connecticut, US. It was founded 1912 , and currently has about 574 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.hamdenhall.org/page/Home.
02.
Does Hamden Hall Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
Hamden Hall Country Day School is offering 21 AP courses.

In recent years, 55 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Hamden Hall Country Day School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Hamden Hall Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 3.73% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 6.67% go to top 25, and about 1.6% 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 Hamden Hall Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Hamden Hall Country Day School’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 Hamden Hall Country Day School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Hamden Hall Country Day School in 2024 is $46,975, 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@hamdenhall.org .
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Where is Hamden Hall Country Day School located?
Hamden Hall Country Day School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 69 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
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Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Hamden Hall Country Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 133 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Hamden Hall Country Day School has been favorited by 189 users.
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How to start with an application with Hamden Hall Country Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Hamden Hall Country Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Hamden Hall Country Day School’s official site: https://www.hamdenhall.org/page/Home or call them at 203-752-2600.
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Hamden Hall Country Day School?
Yes, here are few: Cedarhurst School, St. Francis Home For Children and Foote School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Hamden Hall Country Day School?
The overall rating for Hamden Hall Country Day School is A.

The section ratings of Hamden Hall Country Day School are:
A- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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