The School:
- Acceptance Rate: 24%
- Location: Milton, Massachusetts
- Enrollment: 680
- School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
- Grades: 9-12
- Church Affiliation: Non-denominational
- Number of faculty: 139
- Tuition: $48,275 for boarders, $31,175 for day students
- Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 26%
- Admissions Deadline: January 15
- School Website: Milton Academy
Milton was founded in 1798 as a coeducational day school charged with preparing its students for college.
A Brief History:
Milton was founded in 1798 as a coeducational day school. That worked fine for 100 years, at which point boys and girls were separated according to the fashions of the times. Things have come circle now as Milton is once again a coeducational institution. Diversity is a vital part of Milton in the 21st century. And a vital part of Milton's success as a diverse institution is its ability to fulfill the challenge of its motto "Dare to be true".
Academics:
As is the case with top prep schools, Milton's teachers hold degrees in their primary subject. 75% have advanced degrees in their subject area. 8% hold doctorates. The school offers academic courses in 11 departments:
Classics
Computer Science
English
History/Social Science
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Music
Performing Arts
Physical Education
Science
Visual Arts
Facilities:
Milton has 4 playing fields, 12 athletic buildings and 17 tennis courts. Boys and girls can compete in 15 interscholastic teams each. Milton is a member of the Independent School League.
Finances:
Milton's endowment of $180 million allows it to provide $6 million in financial aid for 2008-2009. That aid went to 26% of Milton's students.
Matriculation:
Milton Academy sends its graduates to Brown, Harvard, Columbia, Yale, New York University, Cornell, Boston College, Trinity, Boston University and Dartmouth as well as many other colleges and universities.
Commentary:
Make no mistake about it: Milton is a highly selective school. You better have what the school is looking for in order to be accepted. Another factor to consider is that only half of Milton's students board. If you are looking for a mostly residential school for your son or daughter, Milton might not be for you. On the other hand Milton is close to Boston with all its superb amenities.
