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Overview

Westtown School, a Quaker, private, co-ed Pre-K-12 day school with boarding options in grades 9 -12, offers a challenging curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity combined with an exceptional level of attention. Westtown School fosters a culture of reflection and self-discovery in which students can ignite the unique spark that illuminates their passion and purpose. Westtown School inspires and prepares graduates to become stewards and leaders of a better world.
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Official information of Westtown School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $72,990
Day S. Tuition: $72,990
# of Students: 686
Boarding Rate: 71%
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 21%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $177,843/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 64%
SAT: 1880/2400
IB: No
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 2
#2 Columbia University 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 2
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 2
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 2
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#49 Lehigh University 2
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 3
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 2
#63 George Washington University 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #13 Davidson College 2
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2
#79 American University 4
LAC #16 Haverford College 2
#93 University of Delaware 2
#103 Drexel University 2
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1
#103 University of San Francisco 2
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of Vermont 2
#127 Seton Hall University 2
#136 Catholic University of America 2
#148 Duquesne University 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 2
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 2
LAC #42 Denison University 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
LAC #50 The University of the South 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Cleveland Institute of Music 1
College of Charleston 1
Gettysburg College 1
Hampshire College 1
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1
long island university-liu post 1
New Orleans Wake Forest University 1
Penn State University Behrend 1
Rhodes College 1
Springfield College 1
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology 1
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1
Ursinus College 2
Washington & Jefferson College 2
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Sports

(Total 23)
Baseball
Basketball
Climbing
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Running
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Climbing
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Running
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 51)
AMICUS (Yearbook)
BOOK CLUB
THE BROWN & WHITE
CITE
Epiphanies
Poetry Club
The Buzz
Computer Science Club
Math Club
Metal Moose – Team 1391 – Robotics
AMICUS (Yearbook)
BOOK CLUB
THE BROWN & WHITE
CITE
Epiphanies
Poetry Club
The Buzz
Computer Science Club
Math Club
Metal Moose – Team 1391 – Robotics
Science Club
Women in STEM
WT Healthcare Club
Dance Club
Drama Club
Film Club
Photography Club
LAD (Lighting & Design)
Art @WT
Brainstorm Club
Cooking Club
Classics Club
Fantasy Club
Magic Club
Sports Nutrition Club
Bike Club (Thoughts on Wheels)
WT E-Sports
Debate Team
Hearts for Hearts (H4H)
Investment Club
Mock Trial
Model UN
Westtown Democrats Association
Focus Bible Study
Green Coalition
Habitat for Humanity
Quaker Leadership Program (QLP)
Unite for Her (UFH)
International Students Organization (ISO)
Rainbow Alliance
Students of Color Association (SOCA)
Sexual Health Awareness & Education (SHAE)
Asian Students Association (ASA)
Alliance for White Anti-Racists Everywhere (AWARE)
Black Student Union (BSU)
Black Women’s Affinity Group (BWAG)
In the Know (Black Men’s Affinity Group)
Jewish Student Union (JSU)
Latinx Leadership Forum (LLF)
Multiracial Student Union (MSU)
Westtown Affinity Group for Gender & Sexuality (WAGGS)
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Arts

(Total 9)
Woodworking
Band
Jazz
Music
Performing
Ceramics
Sculpture
Studio Art
Studio Production
Woodworking
Band
Jazz
Music
Performing
Ceramics
Sculpture
Studio Art
Studio Production
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1799
Campus Size: 600 acres
Boarding Rate: 71%
Religious Affiliation: Quaker

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 1400
SSAT: 8164
ISEE: 395230

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Brief Reviews

(Total 38)
4.7/ 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 142)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Westtown School

01.
Tell me a bit about Westtown School.
Westtown School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1799 , and currently has about 686 students, 21.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.westtown.edu.
02.
Does Westtown School have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 82 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Westtown School also have 64% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Westtown School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 9.09% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 11.11% go to top 25, and about 6.06% 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 Westtown School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Westtown School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Westtown School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Westtown School in 2024 is $75,150 , 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@westtown.edu .
06.
Where is Westtown School located?
Westtown School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 19 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Westtown School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Westtown School is among the most popular schools, within top 20 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Westtown School has been favorited by 978 users.
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How to start with an application with Westtown School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Westtown School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Westtown School’s official site: http://www.westtown.edu or call them at 610-399-7900.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Westtown School?
Yes, here are few: The Phelps School, Church Farm School and Valley Forge Military Academy.

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

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