Science has told us young women learn better when they are just with other women.
Westover students are both deeply passionate and rigorous about their learning.
We are firmly dedicated to a personalized learning approach and differentiation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,800
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $52,100
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Westover School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Year Founded
1909
1909
Campus Size
145 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
160 students
300 students
% Students of Color
50%
25%
% International Students
34%
20%
% Students Boarding
66%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$69 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$71,800
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$52,100
$33,500
Tuition international students
$74,000
$53,975
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
65%
58%
Director of Admissions
Tianna Lall-Emard
Associate Director of Admissions
Katie Leone
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
17
Courses
Art HistoryBiology
Calculus AB/BCChemistry
Comparative Government & PoliticsComputer Science A
English Language & CompositionEnglish Literature
Environmental ScienceEuropean History
French LanguageLatin (Vergil)
MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics
Music TheoryPhysics 1/Physics 2
PsychologySpanish Language
StatisticsStudio Art (2D Design)
Studio Art (Drawing)U.S. History
World History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
22
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Activities CouncilAmnesty International Club
Class Community Service RepsCoagess (Yearbook)
Glee ClubHeads of School
International Student AllianceIntramural Games
Issues and Viewpoints- political and social review journalPeer Support
ProctorsSpanish Club
Student Academic CommitteeStudent Council
Walsa
Arts and Music Programs:
Handbell
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Movement and DanceWests and Overs
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
98%
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of Vermont
5
Fordham University
4
George Washington University
4
Ithaca College
4
University of Connecticut
4
Boston College
3
Cornell Universty
3
University of Michigan
3
University of Pennsylvania
3
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
3
School Notes
- Imagine a robust and engaging curriculum that guides you toward becoming your best self. Where academic initiatives like WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and innovative class electives lead you to intellectual empowerment. Where opportunities for advanced research, one-on-one advising, and ambitious arts and athletics programming help you achieve your specific goals and deepen your understanding of the things you are most passionate about.
- Imagine an entire community that inspires you and roots for you. A global community full of classmates eager to explore and collaborate, faculty that encourage you to seek challenge and share your ideas, and dorm parents that listen with full attention and open hearts. Imagine a place fortified by sisterhood, where friendships are family, lifelong, and unbreakable.
- At Westover, you will be seen, you will be known, you will be boldly you.
- Westover School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ann S. Pollina, nationally respected expert on how girls learn -
- School Motto: Be Boldly You
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Westover School cost?
Westover School's tuition is approximately $71,800 for boarding students and $52,100 for day students.
What schools are Westover School often compared to?
Westover Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miss Porter's School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Westover School?
The acceptance rate of Westover School is 65%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
Who are famous alumni from Westover School?
Westover School famous alumni include: Ann S. Pollina, nationally respected expert on how girls learn.
What sports does Westover School offer?
Westover School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Westover School's ranking?
Westover School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Highest endowment/student.
When is the application deadline for Westover School?
The application deadline for Westover School is Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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The Westover School provided me with an educational experience that has lasted a lifetime. My roommate from Westover is still my friend. The professors and staff are top educators and the school makes for being. . .
Westover School is unique because of its community. No other school I have visited or heard of has the atmosphere Westover has. Each of the students have unbreakable bonds with each other and the faculty;. . .
What stands out above all else is the quality of teaching at Westover. The faculty are passionate about their subjects, and inspire this passion in their students. The faculty are 100% dedicated to their students. . .
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