Overview

At Solebury, you will find an innovative academic program with an emphasis on interdisciplinary teaching and experiential learning. You will find teachers who want to get to know you and help you succeed, and who will quickly become mentors and friends. You will be exposed to the challenging college-preparatory curriculum,with advanced courses as well as unique electives in every subject. You will find a boarding program that provides you with support and structure for your studies as well as ample opportunities for fun. You will find a school that believes in students using all parts of their being - where arts and athletics are regarded as equally important and each has a place in the day. Most of all, you will find a place to call home.
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Official information of Solebury School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $69,600
Day S. Tuition: $69,600
# of Students: 250
Teacher:Student: 1:6
International Student: 15%
AP Courses: 13
Endowment: $44,000/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 70%
SAT: 1220/1600
#151

US Boarding School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
#21 Emory University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 University of Miami 1
LAC #11 United States Military Academy 1
#57 Penn State University Park 3
#59 University of Washington 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#79 American University 1
#83 Elon University 2
#83 University of California: Riverside 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 2
#103 Temple University 2
#117 University of Vermont 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
Berklee College of Music 3
Champlain College 1
City University of New York: Lehman College 1
College of Charleston 1
Culinary Institute of America 1
Emerson College 1
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1
Ithaca College 1
Loyola University New Orleans 1
Lynn University 1
Marist College 2
McGill University 1
Moore College of Art and Design 1
Quinnipiac University 1
Reed College 1
Rider University 2
Rowan University 1
Saint Joseph's University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 4
The College of New Jersey 1
University of North Carolina School of the Arts 1
University of the Arts 1
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1
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AP Courses

(Total 13)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
English Literature and Composition
United States Government and Politics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Physics 1
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
English Literature and Composition
United States Government and Politics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Physics 1
Environmental Science
Computer Science A
World History
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Sports

(Total 12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 31)
A Cappella
Acting
Ballet
Band
Choreography
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Jazz
Music
A Cappella
Acting
Ballet
Band
Choreography
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Percussion
Performing
Piano
Play Production
Playwriting
Songwriting
Sound
Stagecraft
Theater
Vocal
Drawing
Film
Film Production
Filmmaking
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Studio Art
Video Production
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 22)
Art Appreciation Club
Bananagrams Club
Biracial Buddies
Black Student Union
Coding Club
D3
Debate Club
Friendship Bracelet Club
Green Thumb Club
Intercultural Student Association
Art Appreciation Club
Bananagrams Club
Biracial Buddies
Black Student Union
Coding Club
D3
Debate Club
Friendship Bracelet Club
Green Thumb Club
Intercultural Student Association
Jewish Club
Latinx MENA (Middle Eastern & North African) Club
National Art Honors Society (NAHS)
Prom Committee
Rush Hour Record Club
SEAC - (Solebury's Environmental Action Corps)
Solebury Service Society
Solebury School Paranormal Society
Spanish Club
SpartanBuilders Engineering Club
Spectrum
Tea & Tarot
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Contact School

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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1925
Campus Size: 140 acres
Boarding Rate: 45%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL, Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 9695
SSAT: 7390
ISEE: 392955

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 15)
3.7/ 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 48)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Solebury School

01.
Tell me a bit about Solebury School.
Solebury School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1925 , and currently has about 250 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.solebury.org.
02.
Does Solebury School have rigorous academic requirements?
Solebury School is offering 13 AP courses.

Solebury School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Solebury School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended Vanderbilt University, Emory University, Tufts University, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Middlebury College.
04.
What is the application requirement for Solebury School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Solebury 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 Solebury School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Solebury School in 2024 is $72,600 , 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@solebury.org .
06.
Where is Solebury School located?
Solebury School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 31 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Solebury School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Solebury School is among the most popular schools, within top 115 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Solebury School has been favorited by 227 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Solebury School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Solebury School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Solebury School’s official site: http://www.solebury.org or call them at 215-862-5261.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Solebury School?
Yes, here are few: The Pennington School, George School and The Lawrenceville School.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Solebury School?
The overall rating for Solebury School is B+.

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