Honoring its founder's vision, Emma Willard School proudly fosters in each young woman a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,970
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $43,600
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Emma Willard School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Year Founded
1814
1909
Campus Size
137 acres
125 acres
Colors
Black; Red; White
Student Body
Enrollment
356 students
300 students
% Students of Color
29%
25%
% International Students
29%
20%
% Students Boarding
67%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$179.1 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$69,970
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$43,600
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
43%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$25,100
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Kristen Mariotti
Katie Myer
Katie Myer
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
44
23
Extracurriculars
Instructional Tennis
Club or Organization:
Activities CouncilAfrican Aid
Animation ClubArchitecture Club
Art Room MonitorBlack and Hispanic Awareness (BHA)
Chamber GroupConservation Society
DPP (Dance Performance Project)Drawing
paintingpottery
Emma GreenEmma Now- Student Run Blog
Fair Trade StoreFellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS)
Foreign and American Student OrganizationHorsebackrding (English)
Instructional Ice HockeyInstrument Ensemble
Kush (Radio Station)Martial Arts
Multicultural Awareness ClubMusic lessons (piano, brass, singing)
Muslin Student AssociationOpen Doors
Outdoor ProgramPortfolio
RoboticsRock Ensemble
ShakespeareSnowboarding
Spring Theater WorkshopStudent/Faculty Senate
Technical TheaterUNICEF
Arts and Music Programs:
College Matriculation
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- LOOK WITHIN, SEE BEYOND. What drives your passion to learn? Are you an artist? A scientist? An athlete? A combination of all? At Emma Willard School, we invite you to embrace your passion and use it to shape your high school learning experience and beyond.
- As the nation's first institute of higher learning for young women, Emma Willard School has been a leader in girls' education for over 200 years. Our founder, Emma Hart Willard, was a bold advocate for access to education, wanting young women to have more opportunities than what was available to her at that time. She was empowered to want more for herself and others and set forth for a life of extraordinary impact. Since 1814, we have been challenging independent school students to question, reason, learn, grow, and lead.
- Whether you already know your passion, or are still finding your way, Emma Willard School empowers you to discover your authentic self. With a balance of academic rigor, personalized opportunities to grow and create, and a focus on individual wellness, Emma Willard School prepares boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12 to go out and impact their world.
- Emma Willard School accreditations: NYSAIS, NAIS, TABS,
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Emma Willard School cost?
Emma Willard School's tuition is approximately $69,970 for boarding students and $43,600 for day students.
What sports does Emma Willard School offer?
Emma Willard School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Winter Track.
Does Emma Willard School offer a summer program?
Yes, Emma Willard School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Emma Willard School's ranking?
Emma Willard School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Emma Willard School?
The application deadline for Emma Willard School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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I visited many girls boarding schools. Emma Willard seemed to have a much higher academic standard and huge push to refine analytic skills. The student population was very well mannered. No one was there because. . .
Emma Willard's campus and the friendliness of my student tour guide and others we met while on the tour were the most important factors in my then 14-year-old decision to apply to and then attend. . .
Emma Willard is especially good at facilitating discussion based classrooms using the Harkness Method. I am finding now that I am in college classes that are all large lectures that Emma Willard's teachers were especially. . .
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