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Matriculation
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Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
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Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is a co-educational day and boarding school for students in grades 9 through 12 offering a college preparatory course of study, as well as courses in the arts, business, English as a second language, and computer applications and technology. Lyndon Institute's 27 buildings and 150-acre campus are centered around the historic village green of Lyndon Center in northeastern Vermont. The surrounding town of Lyndon has a population of about 6,000 people and is a safe, supportive community of exceptional natural beauty.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$45,000
Enrollment
440
International Students
17%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
68%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$11 million
AP
12
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
12
Boarding %
17
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2023)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #13 | Dartmouth College | 2 |
| #57 | Penn State University Park | 1 |
| #117 | University of Vermont | 4 |
| LAC #25 | Bates College | 1 |
| LAC #30 | Berea College | 1 |
| #176 | University of Massachusetts Lowell | 1 |
| LAC #45 | Union College | 1 |
| Central Maine Community College | 2 | |
| Community College of Vermont | 2 |
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Academics
AP Courses
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Chemistry
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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Chemistry
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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European History
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Music Theory
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports
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Alpine Skiing
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Alpine Skiing
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Athletic Honor Society
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Biking Vikings
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Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
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Construction Trades
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Dance Clubs
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Drama Club
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Athletic Honor Society
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Biking Vikings
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Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
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Construction Trades
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Dance Clubs
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Drama Club
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Future Farmers of America (FFA)
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Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)
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Lyndon Institute Design Studio Future Business Leaders of America Club (LIDS)
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Lyndon Institute Select Chorus
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National Art Honor Society
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National Honor Society
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National Technical Honor Society
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Scholars Bowl
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Science Club
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SkillsUSA
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Student Council
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Upward Bound at Lyndon Institute
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Vermont Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
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and Writers Workshop. Non-curricular activities include Book Club
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Environmental Club
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Fencing Club
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Film Scores Appreciation Club
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GLAMM (Gay
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Lesbian
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LI Anglers
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Magic the Gathering/Dungeons and Dragons
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Model United Nations
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Music Jamming Club
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NEK Clayshooters
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Outing Club
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School Newspaper
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Sustainability Club
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The Understudies Film Club
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The Viking Vault
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Viking Botsters
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Viking Builders & Design Club
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and Wargame Club.
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Arts
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Chorus
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Dance
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Guitar
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Jazz Band
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Music Production
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Chorus
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Dance
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Guitar
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Jazz Band
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Music Production
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Music Studio
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Music Theory
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Piano
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Treble Choir
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2D Design
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2D Studio Art
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Oil Painting
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Printmaking
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Sculpture
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Watercolor
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Metal
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Mixed Media
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Rock
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Theater
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Film
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Film Studies
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Lyndon Institute
Tell me a bit about Lyndon Institute.
Lyndon Institute is Co-ed private boarding school located in Vermont, US. It was founded 1867 , and currently has about 440 students, 17.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.lyndoninstitute.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.lyndoninstitute.org.
Does Lyndon Institute have rigorous academic requirements?
Lyndon Institute is offering 12 AP courses.
Lyndon Institute also have 68% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Lyndon Institute also have 68% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Lyndon Institute students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Lyndon Institute?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Lyndon Institute’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Lyndon Institute?
The total fee for Lyndon Institute in 2024 is
$45,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@lyndoninstitute.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@lyndoninstitute.org .
Where is Lyndon Institute located?
Lyndon Institute is located in the State of Vermont of USA.
How popular is Lyndon Institute on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Lyndon Institute is among the most popular schools, within top 327 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Lyndon Institute has been favorited by 52 users.
Also Lyndon Institute has been favorited by 52 users.
How do I complete an application for Lyndon Institute?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Lyndon Institute. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Lyndon Institute’s official site: http://www.lyndoninstitute.org or call them at 802-535-3700.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Lyndon Institute’s official site: http://www.lyndoninstitute.org or call them at 802-535-3700.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Lyndon Institute?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Lyndon Institute?
The overall rating for Lyndon Institute is B.
The section ratings of Lyndon Institute are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Lyndon Institute are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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Population (2022)
609,023
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Logan International Airport
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