Kimball Union Academy vs. Cushing Academy
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Overview
Our mission is to create a deep sense of belonging for every member of our community. Through intentionally designed experiences and challenges, our students develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.
Founded in 1865, Cushing is an independent, college preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate.
Cushing Academy exists for students and develops curious, creative, and confident learners and leaders.
Our beautiful 162-acre campus is located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, just one hour northwest of Boston.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1813
1865
Campus Size
1300 acres
162 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
340
385
% Students of Color
12%
17%
% International Students
25%
30%
% Students Boarding
80%
92%
Average SAT Score
1250
1270
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
493 - 623
n/a
Average ACT score
26
31
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student : Teacher ratio
6:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
21
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
75%
65%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$68 million
$70 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$73,700
$72,850
Tuition (Day Students)
$46,800
n/a
Tuition (international students)
$77,200
$77,850
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$38,000
$49,544
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 1
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
38%
n/a
Director of Admissions
Josh Labove
Catherine Pollock
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
21
Sport
Total Sports Offered
20
22
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Riding, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field
Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Esports, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
22
22
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Activity, Digital Film Editing, Equestrian, Fire Brigade, Instructional Golf, Instructional Tennis, Math Team, Pottery Activity, Recreational Skiing, Relay Diversity Club, Residential Proctor, Rock Ensemble, School Tour Guides, STEM, Strength & Conditioning Activity, Strength Training, Student Government, The Penny Fellowship - Community Service, Theater Activity, Winter Musical Production, Woodworking, Yearbook
A Capella, Aerobics, Ambassador Program, Black Student Union, CA Super Fans, Chamber, Classics Club, Community Service Club, Cushing Chorus, Dance Club, Debate Team, E-sports Club, Economics Team, Environmental Action Coalition, Ethics Committee, Gold Key Society, Habitat for Humanity, Kindness Club, PRIDE, Student Leader Program, Winter Musical, Writing Center Tutors