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The Hun School of Princeton
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  • Private, Boarding
  • PRINCETON, NJ

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade A minus

About

Applying

Application Deadline
January 15
Application Fee
$50
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
SSAT, TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$47,700
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$73,700
Received Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid
$25,000
From The Hun School of Princeton

The Hun School of Princeton is a joyful, striving community of learners who want to experience something profound every day: that sweet spot between challenging academics that push our brains and the personal endeavors that make our hearts soar. This is what we call "a balanced equation"—a thoughtful way of teaching that brings out the best in our students and best prepares them for life.

The Hun School serves 665 students in grades 6-12 and postgraduates. We are an all-gender boarding and day school in downtown Princeton, New Jersey, 52 miles from New York. Our students hail from all over the United States and more than 20 international countries.

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The Hun School of Princeton Rankings

Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1350
154 responses
Average ACT
30
69 responses

NEXTTERM at The Hun School

academic spotlight

For three weeks each May, Hun students participate in a ground-breaking immersion learning experience that offers a deep exploration of real-world topics. NextTerm courses are project-based, credited courses that take place ALL OVER THE WORLD. They are team-taught, and informed by a variety of environments and real-world practitioners. Student teams then produce and share a culminating project.

Culture & Safety

Poll
68%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 25 responses
Poll
52%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 25 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 54 responses
  • Spirit Week
    15%
  • None, they all suck.
    13%
  • Commencement ceremony on the first day
    11%
  • Football, dances w/ other schools, diversity stuff
    11%
  • Homecoming
    11%
  • Founder's Fest
    7%
  • none they all suck
    7%

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Boarding

Students Boarding
33%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Nigeria
International Boarding Students
No data available  

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
695
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 25 responses
52%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 25 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 25 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National
17:1
Poll
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 29 responses
Poll
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 29 responses
Poll
62%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 29 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
65%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 26 responses
42%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 26 responses
62%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 26 responses

The Hun School of Princeton Reviews

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