Admission Office
admit@westminster-school.org
School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A+
Matriculation
A+
Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
A
Reviews
A
Vibrant community
Grit & Grace
Engaging and supportive academic program
Balance
Strong Architecture and Engineering programs
Involved student body
Offering a large and diverse program in an intimate, small-school setting, Westminster is a community where people know, understand and care about each other. Students balance a rigorous academic schedule which includes college-preparatory, honors and 23 AP courses with broad and deep athletic, artistic and extracurricular programs. In addition to the outstanding involvement to which students eagerly commit themselves, family-style meals, student-led assembly and chapel, and numerous opportunities for leadership and teamwork instill a strong sense of character. Virtute et Numine (By Grit and Grace).
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$80,080
Enrollment
425
International Students
15%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
65%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$143 million
AP
20
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
12
Boarding %
75
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2021-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 4 + |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 4 + |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 4 + |
| #14 | Brown University | 4 + |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 4 + |
| #23 | Georgetown University | 4 + |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 4 + |
| #28 | New York University | 4 + |
| #28 | Tufts University | 4 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024-2025)Number of students who took AP tests
216
Number of tests taken
463
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Art History
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Environmental Science
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Art History
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Environmental Science
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French Language and Culture
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Music Theory
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Statistics
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Chemistry
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Macroeconomics
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Latin
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United States History
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Comparative Government and Politics
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
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Advanced English Seminar
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Linear Algebra
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Multivariable Calculus
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Advanced Spanish Studies
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Latin America and the Caribbean
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Advanced Modern French
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Advanced English Seminar
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Linear Algebra
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Multivariable Calculus
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Advanced Spanish Studies
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Latin America and the Caribbean
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Advanced Modern French
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Science: Inquiry and Experimental Practice
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Advanced Engineering and Design
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Squash
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Water Polo
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Black & Gold (tour guides)
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Dramat
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Eco Team
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Entrepreneurship
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Gender and Sexuality Alliance (G.S.A.)
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Girls of Today
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Black & Gold (tour guides)
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Dramat
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Eco Team
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Entrepreneurship
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Gender and Sexuality Alliance (G.S.A.)
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Girls of Today
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Women of Tomorrow (G.O.T.W.O.T.)
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Global Forum (current affairs)
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Humans of Westminster
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The John Hay Society
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The Martlet (art and literary magazine)
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Math Club
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Model United Nations
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Multicultural Student Union (M.S.U.)
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Rising Sons (male a cappella group)
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Serving Our Neighbors (S.O.N.)
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Spectator (yearbook)
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Student Activities Committee (S.A.C.)
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Student Tutor Program
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Westminster Belles (female a cappella group)
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The Westminster News (student newspaper)
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Bibliophiles
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Society of Women Engineers
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School Spirit Club
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Westminster Investment Initiative
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Peer Leaders
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Outing and Ski Club
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TED Talks Club
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Arts
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Dance
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Songwriting
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Stagecraft
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String
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Theater
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Film
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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2D Art
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Architecture
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Westminster School
Tell me a bit about Westminster School.
Westminster School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1888 , and currently has about 425 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.westminster-school.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.westminster-school.org.
Does Westminster School have rigorous academic requirements?
Westminster School is offering 20 AP courses.
In recent years, 28 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Westminster School also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 28 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Westminster School also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Westminster School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 13.64% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 14% go to top 25, and about 5.64% 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 Westminster School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Westminster 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 Westminster School?
The total fee for Westminster School in 2024 is
$80,080 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 admit@westminster-school.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admit@westminster-school.org .
Where is Westminster School located?
Westminster School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Westminster School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Westminster School is among the most popular schools, within top 51 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Westminster School has been favorited by 713 users.
Also Westminster School has been favorited by 713 users.
How do I complete an application for Westminster School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Westminster School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Westminster School’s official site: http://www.westminster-school.org or call them at 860-408-3060.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Westminster School’s official site: http://www.westminster-school.org or call them at 860-408-3060.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Westminster School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Westminster School?
The overall rating for Westminster School is A+.
The section ratings of Westminster School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Westminster School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A 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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