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History
| Wasatch Academy was founded in 1875 by Duncan J. McMillan, a Presbyterian minister from Carlinville, Illinois. Dr. McMillan had no intention of founding a school, particularly a school in the heart of Utah. He was first and foremost a minister. This was the work he had chosen and this is the work that he loved. Several events occurred that changed the course of Duncan McMillan's life. His lungs were damaged by a fire in Illinois from which he rescued three young women trapped in a burning building. After the fire, it became necessary to temporarily give up the preaching so he decided to travel to Utah where he felt strongly that an opportunity might be available. When Duncan McMillan arrived in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, in the early spring of 1875, he was approached by a number of local residents asking if he had ever taught school. He replied in the affirmative to their questions and the group immediately asked him to start a school and to teach their children. This group of dedicated men even offered him a building that would house the school, complete with a mortgage that was due within one year. At the end of the year, Dr. McMillan did not hve the money to pay the final installment on the mortgage although he had journeyed throughout the Midwest and East requesting donations for his Utah work. On the day the payment was due, he made one final trip to the post office where he was told that there was no mail for him. However, as he was leaving the building, the postmaster called out that he had found a letter on the floor addressed to Duncan McMillan. After a glance at the return address, Dr. McMillan gave way to despair. He knew no one in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Later in the day he recalled the letter and opened it. Much to his surprise and delight, a draft fell from the envelope. The amount of the draft was more than sufficient to cover the final payment. This was only the first of many events that proved the endurance of Wasatch Academy. The school was supported by the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church until 1972. At that time the church withdrew support from all of its mission schools and it was feared that Wasatch Academy would close forever. The combined efforts of a group of committed individuals made it possible for the school to survive and become independent. Today, Wasatch Academy is thriving with a student body at full capacity and plans for a new Technology Center, Equestrian Center, and Fine Arts Center all coming to fruition. When asked what he wanted to name the school, Duncan McMillan said: "Let it endure like the Wasatch Mountains - call it Wasatch Academy." Dr. McMillan's words were a prophecy still being fulfilled. |
Overview
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| Program Emphasis |
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| All Grades | 8-12 | ||
| Boarding Grades | 8-12 | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Nondenominational | ||
| Student Body | Coed | ||
| Dress Code | Casual | ||
| School Setting | Small Town | ||
| Campus Size (Acres) | 30 acres | ||
| Head of School | Joseph Loftin | ||
| Endowment | 1,000,000 |
Admission
| admissions@wasatchacademy.org | |||
| Web Address | http://www.wasatchacademy.org | ||
| Director of Admission | Carol Reeve | ||
| Admission Application | Apply to Wasatch Academy | ||
| Application Required | Yes | ||
| Application Fee Amount | $75.00 domestic/$150.00 international | ||
| Application Deadline(s) | Rolling Admission after May 1 | ||
| Financial Aid Deadline(s) | May 1 | ||
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid | 40% | ||
| Admission Tests Accepted |
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| Day Student Tuition | $24,500.00 | ||
| 5-Day Boarding Student Tuition | $41,700.00 | ||
| Boarding Student Tuition | $44,700.00 | ||
| International Student Tuition | $50,200.00 |
Student Enrollment
| Total Enrollment | 250 | ||
| Boys | 135 | ||
| Girls | 115 | ||
| % Boys/Girls | 50/50 | ||
| Boarding Students | 210 | ||
| Day Students | 40 | ||
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| Majority of students come from | West Coast | ||
| % of International Students | 45 |
Academics
| Full Time Faculty | 51 | ||
| % of Faculty with Advanced Degrees | 37 | ||
| Student/Faculty ratio | 10 to 1 | ||
| Average Class Size | 13 | ||
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College Placement Office
| Dedicated College Placement Office | Yes |
| Recent College Matriculations | Art Institute of Portland University of Utah University of Denver University of Oregon Dominican University of California Santa Clara University Brigham Young University University of Puget Sound Long Beach City College Humboldt State University Westminster College University of California, Berkeley Indiana University, Bloomington Front Range Community College Pratt Institute, Manhattan Campus Alfred University St. Mary's College of California University of New Haven Tufts University Marymount College Dixie State College Texas Christian University College of Idaho Long Beach City College University of San Francisco ITT-Tech, Thorton, CO University of Vermont Boise State University Northern Arizona University Colorado State University Academy of Art University Chapman University Guilford College Green River Community College |
| % of Graduates Who Attend College | 100% |
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
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Notes
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