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Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school in northwest New Jersey, located 65 miles from New York City. As members of an inclusive, vibrant community, 460 students pursue a superior college preparatory education and explore their passions in the arts, athletics, academics and service. Strong faculty-student relationships foster personalized learning opportunities and academic achievement, while our cross-curricular public speaking and leadership programs teach students to advocate for themselves and others. Blair graduates are empowered to become persons of great accomplishment and character who distinguish themselves at top colleges and as leaders in their professions and communities.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$72,700
Enrollment
460
International Students
18%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
71%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$145 million
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
12
Boarding %
82
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2023)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 3 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 2 |
| #5 | Yale University | 3 |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 2 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 3 |
| #9 | Duke University | 1 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Courses
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Biology
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European History
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French Language and Culture
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Microeconomics
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Music Theory
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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European History
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French Language and Culture
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Microeconomics
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Music Theory
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Chemistry
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Computer Science A
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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United States History
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Art History
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Psychology
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Calculus AB
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Latin
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Calculus BC
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United States Government and Politics
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Skiing
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Soccer
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Softball
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Squash
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Fishing Club
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Archery Club
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Auto Club
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Frisbee Club
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Geography Club
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Blair International Awareness Club (BIAC)
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Fishing Club
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Archery Club
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Auto Club
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Frisbee Club
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Geography Club
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Blair International Awareness Club (BIAC)
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Blair Business Club
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Blair Weightlifting Club
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Board Game Club
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Book Club
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Chinese Cooking Club
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Culinary Club
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Drone Photography Club
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Earthshine Club
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Eastern European Club (EEC)
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Investment Club
Lin'gwistics Club
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Movie Club
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Nature Club
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One Love
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Spikeball™ Club
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The Formula One Club
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Women in Business Club
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Arts
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Art History
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Ceramics
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Digital Photography
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Drawing
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Film Production
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Graphic Design
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Art History
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Ceramics
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Digital Photography
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Drawing
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Film Production
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Graphic Design
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Media
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Painting
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Photography
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Portfolio
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Architecture
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Art
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Design
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Frequently Ask Questions about Blair Academy
Tell me a bit about Blair Academy.
Blair Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in New Jersey, US. It was founded 1848 , and currently has about 460 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.blair.edu.
For more official information, please visit http://www.blair.edu.
Does Blair Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Blair Academy is offering 17 AP courses.
Blair Academy also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Blair Academy also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Blair Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 26.87% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 11.19% go to top 25, and about 10.45% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Blair Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Blair Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Blair Academy?
The total fee for Blair Academy in 2024 is
$72,700 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@blair.edu .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@blair.edu .
Where is Blair Academy located?
Blair Academy is located in the State of New Jersey of USA.
How popular is Blair Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Blair Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 25 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Blair Academy has been favorited by 985 users.
Also Blair Academy has been favorited by 985 users.
How do I complete an application for Blair Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Blair Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Blair Academy’s official site: http://www.blair.edu or call them at 908-362-2009.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Blair Academy’s official site: http://www.blair.edu or call them at 908-362-2009.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Blair Academy?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Blair Academy?
The overall rating for Blair Academy is A+.
The section ratings of Blair Academy are:
A+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Blair Academy are:
A+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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