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Westover School

1237 Whittemore Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
Science has told us young women learn better when they are just with other women.
Westover students are both deeply passionate and rigorous about their learning.
We are firmly dedicated to a personalized learning approach and differentiation.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,800
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $52,100
  • Acceptance rate: 65%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Westover School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Student Test Scores
Student Test Scores

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Westover School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1909
1906
Campus Size
145 acres
125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
160 students
315 students
% Students of Color
50%
26%
% International Students
34%
20%
% Students Boarding
66%
70%
Average SAT Score
1410
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Average Class Size
12 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
18
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size
$69 million
$28 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$71,800
$66,250
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$52,100
$35,600
Tuition international students
$74,000
$57,650
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
65%
60%
Director of Admissions
Tianna Lall-Emard
Associate Director of Admissions
Katie Leone

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
18
Courses
Art History, Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government & Politics, Computer Science A, English Language & Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Latin (Vergil), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1/Physics 2, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art (2D Design), Studio Art (Drawing), U.S. History, World History

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
21
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Amnesty International Club, Class Community Service Reps, Coagess (Yearbook), Environment Club, French Club, Glee Club, Heads of School, International Student Alliance, Intramural Games, Issues and Viewpoints- political and social review journal, Peer Support, Proctors, Spanish Club, Student Academic Committee, Student Council, Walsa

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Drama Club, Handbell

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Movement and Dance, Wests and Overs

College Matriculation

Year: 2022
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Saint Anselm College
3
Loyola University Maryland
2
Northeastern University
2
Skidmore College
2
Syracuse University
2
Union College
2
American University
1
Amherst College
1
George Washington University
1
New York University
1

School Notes

  • Imagine a robust and engaging curriculum that guides you toward becoming your best self. Where academic initiatives like WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and innovative class electives lead you to intellectual empowerment. Where opportunities for advanced research, one-on-one advising, and ambitious arts and athletics programming help you achieve your specific goals and deepen your understanding of the things you are most passionate about.
  • Imagine an entire community that inspires you and roots for you. A global community full of classmates eager to explore and collaborate, faculty that encourage you to seek challenge and share your ideas, and dorm parents that listen with full attention and open hearts. Imagine a place fortified by sisterhood, where friendships are family, lifelong, and unbreakable.
  • At Westover, you will be seen, you will be known, you will be boldly you.
  • Westover School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS)
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Westover School cost?
Westover School's tuition is approximately $71,800 for boarding students and $52,100 for day students.
What schools are Westover School often compared to?
Westover Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miss Porter's School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Westover School?
The acceptance rate of Westover School is 65%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 60%.
What sports does Westover School offer?
Westover School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Westover School's ranking?
Westover School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low student:teacher ratio, Highest endowment/student, High average SAT scores and High ACT scores.
When is the application deadline for Westover School?
The application deadline for Westover School is Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Class of 2003
5.00
Montana State University Bozeman
The Westover School provided me with an educational experience that has lasted a lifetime. My roommate from Westover is still my friend. The professors and staff are top educators and the school makes for being. . .

Class of 2016
5.00
UMBC
Westover School is unique because of its community. No other school I have visited or heard of has the atmosphere Westover has. Each of the students have unbreakable bonds with each other and the faculty;. . .

Class of 2000
5.00
Villanova University
What stands out above all else is the quality of teaching at Westover. The faculty are passionate about their subjects, and inspire this passion in their students. The faculty are 100% dedicated to their students. . .
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,800
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $52,100
  • Acceptance rate: 65%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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