FACTS
2016-2017
An edu
like no
Phillips Exeter Academy has a tradition
of academic excellence, a distinguished
faculty, and a long history of educating
young people to find their place in the world.
Every aspect of the Exeter experience is
infused with critical thinking, thoughtful
discourse and collaboration. The heart of
the school is its signature Harkness method
of instruction. The Harkness philosophy,
developed at Exeter over 80 years ago, is
centered on a way of thinking and engaging
ucation
other
with others that requires preparation and
provides a sense of readiness for learning,
for college, for life.
Exeter today is true to its 1781 founding
principles of inclusivity and the power
of goodness united with knowledge.
Students come from immensely diverse
backgrounds and possess unique talents
and interests—yet they each combine
proven intellectual ability, curiosity, and
tenacity with good character.
General
5:1
Student/teacher ratio
12 students
Average class size
Campus size
672 acres
(includes fields and woods)
Number of buildings
115
Number of dorms
25
Volumes in library 299,036
(print) 137,702
(nonprint and e-books)
154,271
(music)
7,063
Interscholastic teams
63
Student clubs and organizations
90
Enrollment
Total (on and off campus)
1,079
Boarding
865
Day
214
Faculty
217
Total Faculty
(includes teachers and administrative faculty)
Male faculty
47% (103)
Female faculty
53% (114)
Degrees Held
Doctorate
Master’s
Bachelor’s
21% (46)
60% (130)
19% (41)
Student Profile
Current students come from 42 states, the
District of Columbia and 34 foreign countries.
Male 51% (557)
Female
49% (522)
International students
10% (109)
Students of color 41%*
(Asian, 10%; Asian-American, 13%; African-American, 9%;
Hispanic American, 8%; Native American, 1%)
*Represents % of students reporting
Admissions
Completed applications in 20162,391
Admitted 17.8%
325
New students entering in 2016
(New students come from 258 different schools)
From public schools
52.4%
From private, parochial, military
or foreign schools
47.6%
College Counseling
Seven veteran college counselors guide
students as they navigate the complex
college process. Holding true to the mission
of the Academy—serving youth from
every quarter— Exeter’s diverse student
body celebrates diverse college choices.
Visit www.exeter.edu/collegchoices for a
complete matriculation list.
Facts as of September 2016
Tuition
Boarding students $47,800
$37,125
Day students
Financial Aid
Total financial aid awarded
$22,099,759
Students receiving need-based aid
49.4%
Average financial aid grant
Boarding $43,370
Day
$30,610
(includes tuition, mandatory fees, plus book assistance)
Alumni
21,858
Total
Regional Associations
51
United States and abroad
General Finances
Operating budget
$98 million
Funding of the operating budget is projected
from the following revenues:
Net tuition
29%
Endowment income
54%
The Exeter Fund and other gifts
9%
Other income
8%
(summer programs, auxiliary income, etc.)
Approximate value of investments
of the endowment
$1.1 billion
(Unaudited as of June 30, 2016)