Kimball Union Academy

Website: https://www.kua.org/

7 Campus Center Drive Meriden NH, 03770 | High School, 9-12, PG, Co-ed | Founded in 1813

Description

Kimball Union Academy, founded in 1814, is a twenty-four hour, intentional community focused on student’s individual growth and development at its core. Kimball has a college campus feel, located in Meriden, New Hampshire near Dartmouth University. Kimball offers innovative local, regional, national, and global programs that foster independence and interdependence to make the Kimball experience out of the ordinary of a normal education. Kimball Academy offers over 130 unique course offerings in small classroom settings, supported and positively challenged by faculty and peers. Every student is exposed to KUA’s social, residential, athletic, and artistic programs through traditional coursework, integrated advising, compass leadership programs, and athletic and art requirements.

Admissions
$73,700
Cost
$49,000,000
Endowment
55%
Acceptance rate
1813
Founded
Required
SSAT required
1300.00
Campus size (acres)
1967
Average SSAT
Non-denominational
Religion
65
Minimum TOEFL
Casual
Dress code
9
Lowest grade
Apply
Academics
1240
Average SAT
No ESL
Lowest ESL level
26
Average ACT
Yes
Post-Grad option
21
Number of AP/Advanced courses
Clubs & Organizations

Honor Board

Student Senate

CAB

Orange Key (Tour Guides)

International Proctors

Residential Proctors

Day Proctors

Dance

Art

Instructional Golf

Journalism and Social Media

Girls Soccer Club

Chorus and Ensembles

Instructional Tennis

Team Manager

Theatre

Strength Training

Pottery

Boys Soccer Club

Fire Brigade

Sports
Fall Sports
  • Cross Country
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Mountain Biking
  • Soccer
Winter Sports
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Freeskiing
  • Basketball
  • Ice Hockey
Spring Sports
  • Baseball
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Rugby
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
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Facts & Statistics
7 Campus Center Drive Meriden NH, 03770
Address
603-469-2000
Phone
9-12, PG
Grades offered
340
Number of students
11
Average class size
1:6
Teacher/student ratio
76%
Boarding students
25%
International students
8 (2019)
Vietnamese students
Location
524
Town Population
Very Low Crime
Crime Rate
Lebanon Municipal Airport (10 Miles)
Airport
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Student Activities
Signature Programs

Arts Scholar Program: As an Arts Scholar, you’ll navigate a unique path that will enrich your education, give you the tools and creative voice to ask difficult questions and solve complex problems. Through coursework, special arts seminars, and independent study, the Arts Scholar Program develops curious learners who engage the world with their own fresh and original perspectives. 

Global Scholar Program: You’ll develop an understanding of the economic, political, cultural, and social issues facing our world. The program is structured in three key areas: academic, experiential, and application. Students admitted into the program maintain a rigorous academic course load with an emphasis on courses international in nature. Instruction in language will round out your academic experience. 

STEM Scholar Program: The program is structured in three key areas: academic, experiential, and application. Traditional coursework is paired with academic exploration through research and lab work. You’ll also participate in substantive fieldwork through internships and research programs, an honors course in design thinking, as well as STEM-related lectures and events, which all culminate in a Senior Capstone project.