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| Cushing Academy, an independent, coeducational boarding school for students in grades 9-12 and post-graduate, centers its curriculum around the Cushing Institute for 21st Century Leadership. Designed to foster and develop leadership skills which today’s students will need to thrive amid the challenges and opportunities of this new century, the Institute shapes all of Cushing’s demanding and provocative course offerings and directly engages students with distinguished speakers, internships, and global travel. Founded in 1865, the Academy is home to students from over 28 countries and 26 states, with rigorous and renowned programs in academics, arts and athletics. The 162-acre campus is located in a bucolic setting approximately one hour west of Boston, Massachusetts. |
Overview
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| Program Emphasis |
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| All Grades | 9-PG | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Nondenominational | ||
| Student Body | Coed | ||
| Dress Code | Casual | ||
| School Setting | Small Town | ||
| Campus Size (Acres) | 162 | ||
| Head of School | Dr. James Tracy |
Admission
| admission@cushing.org | |||
| Web Address | http://www.cushing.org | ||
| Director of Admission | Deborah A. Gustafson | ||
| Admission Application | Apply to Cushing Academy | ||
| Application Required | Yes | ||
| Application Fee Amount | $50 Domestic/$100 International | ||
| Application Deadline(s) | February 1, 2010 | ||
| Financial Aid Awarded | 2.3 million | ||
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid | 23% | ||
| Admission Tests Accepted |
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| Day Student Tuition | $34,900.00 | ||
| Boarding Student Tuition | $49,600.00 | ||
| International Student Tuition | $49,600.00 |
Student Enrollment
| Total Enrollment | 445 | ||
| Boys | 255 | ||
| Girls | 190 | ||
| % Boys/Girls | 57%/43% | ||
| Boarding Students | 371 | ||
| Day Students | 74 | ||
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| Majority of students come from | Northeast | ||
| % of Students of Color | 11% | ||
| % of International Students | 29% |
Academics
| Full Time Faculty | 55.1 | ||
| Part Time Faculty | 3 | ||
| % of Faculty with Doctorate | .03% | ||
| % of Faculty with Masters | 46% | ||
| Student/Faculty ratio | 8:1 | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
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College Placement Office
| Dedicated College Placement Office | Yes |
| Recent College Matriculations | Art Institute of Chicago Bentley College Boston College Boston University Brown University Carnegie Mellon University College of the Holy Cross Cornell University Denison University George Washington University Lynn University Michigan State University Northeastern University Providence College Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roger Williams University Savannah College of Art and Design Suffolk University Syracuse University Trinty College Union College University of New Hampshire University of Colorado - Boulder |
| % of Graduates Who Attend College | 100% |
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
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Notes
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