School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation
B+
Academics
B
Extracurriculars
B
Geo & Community
A
Reviews
B+
Located in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, Tilton School is a private boarding school serving student from 9th to 12th grade and post-graduate. Centrally located in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region (an hour and 15 minutes from Boston), our program is designed to leverage the unique opportunities of boarding education to ensure that students are learning modern, relevant skills through every aspect of school life. Tilton’s 150-acre campus is home to 200-plus students from approximately 20 states and 15 foreign countries. We embrace the unique attributes each student brings to the table and help them push their own boundaries, tap into their potential, and prepare for a full and rewarding life. Facilities include the Memorial Athletic and Recreation Center (MARC), Daley Creative Arts Center, Plimpton Hall, Skinner Tower, Hamilton Hall - The Rome Theater, Lucian Hunt Library, MacMorran Field House and Hockey Rink, Burch Field (outdoor turf field).
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$75,200
Enrollment
225
International Students
15%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
65%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$17 million
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1065
Average ACT Score
22
Class Size
13
Boarding %
75
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2021-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| Art #2 | California Institute of the Arts | 1 + |
| Art #4 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 1 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
| Art #8 | Pratt Institute | 1 + |
| Art #9 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 1 + |
| #14 | Brown University | 1 + |
| #14 | Vanderbilt University | 1 + |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2021)Number of students who took AP tests
19
Number of tests taken
42
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Psychology
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Chemistry
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English Language and Composition
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Psychology
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Chemistry
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Statistics
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Macroeconomics
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Physics 1
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Computer Science A
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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Microeconomics
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Mountain Biking
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Skiing
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Snowboarding
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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A Cappella
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Admission Ambassador
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American Red Cross
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Dorm Proctor
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Spaulding Youth Center
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Yearbook
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A Cappella
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Admission Ambassador
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American Red Cross
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Dorm Proctor
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Spaulding Youth Center
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Yearbook
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Music Ensemble
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Chess Club
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Women's Interest Club
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Philosophy Club
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Table Tennis Club
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MakerSpace
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Student Government
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Granite State Challenge
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Music Club
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Community Service
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International Club
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Health and Wellness
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Student Activities Leadership Training (S.A.L.T)
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Marketing and Student Media Club
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Strength and Conditioning Program
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Tiltonian Newspaper
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Eco Club
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Tilton Activity Board
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Arts
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Music
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Choir
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Performing
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Digital Photography
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Music
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Choir
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Performing
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Digital Photography
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Drawing
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Filmmaking
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Painting
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Tilton School
Tell me a bit about Tilton School.
Tilton School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New Hampshire, US. It was founded 1845 , and currently has about 225 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.tiltonschool.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.tiltonschool.org.
Does Tilton School have rigorous academic requirements?
Tilton School is offering 18 AP courses.
Tilton School also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Tilton School also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Tilton School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 3.46% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.46% 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 Tilton School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Tilton School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Tilton School?
The total fee for Tilton School in 2024 is
$75,200 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@tiltonschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@tiltonschool.org .
Where is Tilton School located?
Tilton School is located in the State of New Hampshire of USA.
How popular is Tilton School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Tilton School is among the most popular schools, within top 100 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Tilton School has been favorited by 295 users.
Also Tilton School has been favorited by 295 users.
How do I complete an application for Tilton School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Tilton School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Tilton School’s official site: http://www.tiltonschool.org or call them at 603-286-1733.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Tilton School’s official site: http://www.tiltonschool.org or call them at 603-286-1733.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Tilton School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Tilton School?
The overall rating for Tilton School is B.
The section ratings of Tilton School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Tilton School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A 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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