Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is a four-year, coeducational, day and boarding school that serves a truly global population. More than 100 international students from 35 countries - which represents 24% of the Upper School population - attend Sem.
The average class size at Wyoming Seminary is about nine students, allowing our world-class faculty to provide personalized, hands-on instruction.
Wyoming Seminary's signature programs include three academic concentrations - Climate Science and Sustainability, STEM/STEAM, Humanities and Global Studies - which allow students to focus their work in specialized fields while developing a portfolio and working closely with a concentration advisor.
Offering 22 interscholastic sports teams, Wyoming Seminary's robust athletic program has achieved local, national and even international success. About 75% of students participate in at least one sport.
Many of Wyoming Seminary's art shows and classes are housed at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts, opened in 2014, which contains a 600-seat concert hall, a two-story art gallery and multiple studios, classrooms and other spaces.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $62,800
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $29,900
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Wyoming Seminary Upper School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Learning Difference Programs
Mild learning differences
n/a
Year Founded
1844
1907
Campus Size
22 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
424 students
314 students
% International Students
24%
20%
% Students Boarding
37%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Appropriate tops include collared shirt, polo, blouse, sweater, turtleneck, dress; appropriate pants include khakis, colored denim or dress pants
Appropriate tops include collared shirt, polo, blouse, sweater, turtleneck, dress; appropriate pants include khakis, colored denim or dress pants
Casual
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
71%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$100 million
$28 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$62,800
$66,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$29,900
$35,600
% Students on Financial Aid
60%
40%
Acceptance Rate
Director of Admissions
Keith Fischer
Associate Director of Admissions
Regina Allen (international)
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
18
Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French - Language and Culture, AP Government and Politics, AP Language and Composition, AP Latin, AP Macroeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics C, AP Precalculus, AP Seminar in American History, AP Seminar in American Studies, AP Spanish - Language and Culture, AP Spanish - Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio - Design, AP Studio - Drawing, AP US History, AP World History: Modern
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
60
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
3D Printing Club, Artisan Club, Asian Culture Club, Aviation Club, Baking Club, Bible Club, Blue Crew, Blue Key, Business Club, Chess Club, Classics Club, Climate Science and Sustainability, Community Service Club, Crossword Puzzle Club, Dude. Be Nice, Engineering Club, Environmental Club, Envirothon, History Club, HOSA, Humanities and Global Studies, International Club, Investing Club, Knight Squire Program, LAB, Language Center, Levi Spragues, Math Center, Mock Trial, Model UN, Peer Tutoring, PRISM, Puppet Club, RAs, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Science Research Group, Sem Against Animal Cruelty, SEMDM, SEMFEM, Ski Club, SLAM, Sports Careers Club, STEM Club, Student Government, Students of Color Alliance, The Opinator newspaper, The Wyoming yearbook, True Blue, Valeo Verde, Writing Center
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance Company, Drama and the Arts, Instrumental Music, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Stage Crew
Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports Club, Ping Pong Club, Volleyball
3D Printing Club, Artisan Club, Asian Culture Club, Aviation Club, Baking Club, Bible Club, Blue Crew, Blue Key, Business Club, Chess Club, Classics Club, Climate Science and Sustainability, Community Service Club, Crossword Puzzle Club, Dude. Be Nice, Engineering Club, Environmental Club, Envirothon, History Club, HOSA, Humanities and Global Studies, International Club, Investing Club, Knight Squire Program, LAB, Language Center, Levi Spragues, Math Center, Mock Trial, Model UN, Peer Tutoring, PRISM, Puppet Club, RAs, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, Science Research Group, Sem Against Animal Cruelty, SEMDM, SEMFEM, Ski Club, SLAM, Sports Careers Club, STEM Club, Student Government, Students of Color Alliance, The Opinator newspaper, The Wyoming yearbook, True Blue, Valeo Verde, Writing Center
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance Company, Drama and the Arts, Instrumental Music, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Stage Crew
Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports Club, Ping Pong Club, Volleyball
College Matriculation
Year: 2012 - 2016
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Penn State University
30
University of Pittsburgh
20
Bucknell University
14
University of Pennsylvania
14
United State Naval Academy
13
Wilkes University
11
Drexel University
10
New York University
10
Temple University
10
University of Scranton
8
School Notes
- Wyoming Seminary's core values include a passion for leading, learning and serving; integrity; respect; responsibility; and soundness of mind, body and spirit.
- LD types supported: Mild learning differences
- Wyoming Seminary Upper School accreditations: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS);
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wyoming Seminary Upper School cost?
Wyoming Seminary Upper School's tuition is approximately $62,800 for boarding students and $29,900 for day students.
What schools are Wyoming Seminary Upper School often compared to?
Wyoming Seminary Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercersburg Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Wyoming Seminary Upper School offer?
Wyoming Seminary Upper School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Wrestling.
Does Wyoming Seminary Upper School offer a summer program?
Yes, Wyoming Seminary Upper School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Wyoming Seminary Upper School's ranking?
Wyoming Seminary Upper School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Wyoming Seminary Upper School?
The application deadline for Wyoming Seminary Upper School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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I believe "Sem" is special because it is not a boarding school in the strictest sense. Half of the students at Sem live nearby and commute while the other half live on campus. . .
One aspect that makes Sem unique is Society Day. It is a campus wide event at the end of the school year. The students divide up into four teams and participate in a variety of. . .
Diversity was and still is a huge aspect of the boarding school! The ability to learn from countless cultures and people allowed me to expand my horizon and my worldview. It made me a better. . .
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