Type
Boarding and Day
School
Phillips Exeter Academy
Siviq Rank#60Exeter, NH • Boarding and Day
Boarding and Day0 AP CoursesTest scores are not recorded on the transcript.
Enrollment
1,096
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Phillips Exeter Academy is a coeducational independent residential boarding/day school in Exeter, New Hampshire, founded in 1781. The 2025-26 school profile reports 1,096 students, 243 faculty, a 12-student average class size, a 6:1 student/teacher ratio, no AP classes, unweighted grades with no class rank, and college matriculation reporting for 2023-2025.
College Counseling
Our college counselors help students choose schools appropriate to their interests, where they can build upon their Exeter educational foundation.
Advanced Coursework
More than half of courses are taught at the pace and level of college courses; 61% of 481 classes are first-year college-level or above. Numbering guide: 400 beyond AP or first-year college level; 500 first- or second-year college level; 600 and 700 college major equivalency; 999 independent field course or tutorial.
Matriculation Notes
99% of graduates attend a four-year institution.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
36th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 36% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
67th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 67% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
100th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 100% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
71st percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 71% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
100th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 100% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
86th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 86% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- high school
- Residential Enrollment
- 892
- Day Enrollment
- 207
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 0
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,438
- Testing Policy
- Test scores are not recorded on the transcript.
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 44
- Countries Represented
- 39
- Students of Color
- 56%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 48%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Class rank is not reported.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- Grades and grade point averages (GPA) are unweighted. The cumulative GPA includes only Exeter coursework.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$1,885,233,550
Tax year 2023
Net Income
$29,090,930
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$158,188,218
Tax year 2023
Expenses Per Student
$144,332
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Principal
William Rawson
Dean of College Counseling
Elizabeth M. Dolan
Associate Director
Wendy Brennan
Associate Director
Erin Burnett
Associate Director
R. Cary Einhaus
Associate Director
Nikki Manderlink
Associate Director
Jameel Moore
Associate Director
Courtney Skerritt
Associate Director
Marnie Terhune
Associate Director
Jeff Wong
Associate Director
Suji Yi
Institutional
Contacts
College Counseling Office
College Counseling
20 Main Street, Exeter, New Hampshire 03833; www.exeter.edu; Office Staff: Laurie Capone, Cammi Wagner, Cheryl Wheelock.
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Institutional
School Codes
ETS/CEEB Code
300185
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Phillips Exeter Academy Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips Exeter Academy?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 6:1 at Phillips Exeter Academy.
How many students are enrolled at Phillips Exeter Academy?
The current school profile reports about 1,096 students enrolled at Phillips Exeter Academy.
Where is Phillips Exeter Academy located?
Phillips Exeter Academy is located in Exeter, NH.
Is Phillips Exeter Academy a day school or a boarding school?
Phillips Exeter Academy is a private school.
Does Phillips Exeter Academy offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
No. The current school profile does not report AP courses at Phillips Exeter Academy.
How many students receive financial aid at Phillips Exeter Academy?
The current school profile says about 48.0% of students at Phillips Exeter Academy receive financial aid.
Which colleges show up most often for Phillips Exeter Academy?
The current school profile highlights Boston College as one of the top reported college destinations for Phillips Exeter Academy.
Do most Exeter students live on campus?
Yes. Exeter says about 80% of students live on campus, and about 70% of faculty do too, so it has a strongly residential feel.
How diverse is the student body at Exeter?
The profile says 56% of students are students of color. It also reports students from 44 states plus D.C. and Guam, and from 39 foreign countries.
How much financial aid does Exeter give?
Exeter says 48% of students receive financial aid. Its average annual grant is $57,832 for boarding students and $40,711 for day students.
How advanced are Exeter’s classes?
Very advanced. Exeter says more than half of its courses move at the pace and level of college classes, and 61% of its 481 classes are first-year college level or above. Some upper-level courses are even listed at college-major equivalency or independent tutorial level.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. Official source: exeter.edu/profile-for-colleges | School Profile PDF | Mar 30, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • More normalized profile fields |
| About - Phillips Exeter Academy exeter.edu/about | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Day Enrollment • Enrollment • Faculty Count • Grades Served • Residential Enrollment |
| Admissions - Phillips Exeter Academy exeter.edu/admissions | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Average Class Size |
| Home - Phillips Exeter Academy exeter.edu | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Website - Upcoming Admissions Events | apply.exeter.edu/portal/upcoming_events | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | exeter.edu/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | exeter.edu/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | exeter.edu/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | exeter.edu/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Life - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | exeter.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| profile_pdf | exeter.edu/app/uploads/2025/11/2025-26-PEA-College-Profile-v3.pdf | override |
| About - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/about | supplemental_backfill |
| Contact Us - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/about/contact | supplemental_backfill |
| Explore our Courses of Instruction | exeter.edu/app/uploads/2026/04/PEA-COI-26-27_Web_4.7.2026.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| Home - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu | override |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | exeter.edu/profile-for-colleges | override |
| Academics - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| How to Apply - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/admissions/apply | supplemental_backfill |
| Visit Exeter - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/admissions/visit | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Life - Phillips Exeter Academy | exeter.edu/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| Explore our Courses of Instruction | exeter.edu/app/uploads/2026/03/PEA-COI-26-27_Web_3.2.2026.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | high school | Founded in 1781, Phillips Exeter Academy is a coeducational residential school with more than 1,000 high school students. |
| Lowest Grade | - | - |
| Highest Grade | - | - |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | - |
| Boarding Status | Boarding and Day | PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY is a coed, independent, residential school ... Average Annual Grants $57,832 Boarding Student $40,711 Day Student |
| Boarding Status Code | boarding_and_day | Boarding and Day |
| School Type | Private | PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY is a coed, independent, residential school |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 1096 | 1,096 Students |
| Residential Enrollment | 892 | 1,099 Enrollment in 2025-26, including 892 boarders and 207 day students |
| Day Enrollment | 207 | 207 day students |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 6 | 6:1 Student/Teacher Ratio |
| Founded Year | 1781 | 245 Years of educating students, established in 1781 |
| School Leadership | - | Principal William Rawson |
| Key Contacts | - | 20 Main Street Exeter, New Hampshire 03833 Phone: 603-777-3415 [email protected] www.exeter.edu ... Office Staff Laurie Capone, Cammi Wagner, Cheryl Wheelock |
| Accreditations | - | Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) |
| School Codes | - | ETS/CEEB Code 300185 |
| AP Courses | 0 | We do not offer AP classes as our courses often go well beyond the AP curriculum. |
| Average Class Size | 12 | 12:1 Every Harkness class has 12 students and one teacher |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS: Students meeting the following benchmarks are awarded Honors (B/8.0+); High Honors (B+/9.0+); and Highest Honors (A-/10.0+) at the end of each term. |
| Advanced Course Notes | More than half of courses are taught at the pace and level of college courses; 61% of 481 classes are first-year college-level or above. Numbering guide: 400 beyond AP or first-year college level; 500 first- or second-year college level; 600 and 700 college major equivalency; 999 independent field course or tutorial. | More than half of our courses are taught at the pace and level of college courses ... 61% of 481 Classes are 1st year college-level or above ... 400 Beyond AP or first-year college level; 500 First or second-year college level; 600 & 700 College major equivalency; 999 Independent field course or tutorial |
| Faculty Count | 246 | 246 Faculty |
| College Counseling Summary | Our college counselors help students choose schools appropriate to their interests, where they can build upon their Exeter educational foundation. | Our college counselors help students choose schools appropriate to their interests, where they can build upon their Exeter educational foundation. |
| Testing Policy | Test scores are not recorded on the transcript. | STANDARDIZED TESTING: Test scores are not recorded on the transcript. |
| Testing Policy Code | reported | Test scores are not recorded on the transcript. |
| Average SAT | 1438 | CLASS of 2025 AVERAGES SAT RW: 719 ... M: 719 |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | 99% of graduates attend a four-year institution. | Our student body celebrates a diverse matriculation list, with 99% of graduates attending four-year institution. |
| Top Colleges | - | Boston College ≥10 Students; Bowdoin ≥10 Students; Brown ≥10 Students; Chicago ≥10 Students; Columbia ≥10 Students; Cornell ≥10 Students; Dartmouth ≥10 Students; George Washington ≥10 Students; Georgetown ≥10 Students; Harvard ≥10 Students; MIT ≥10 Students; NYU ≥10 Students; Northeastern ≥10 Students; Notre Dame ≥10 Students; Penn ≥10 Students; Princeton ≥10 Students; Trinity College ≥10 Students; Tufts ≥10 Students; UC - Berkeley ≥10 Students; U Michigan ≥10 Students; USC ≥10 Students; Wellesley ≥10 Students; Yale ≥10 Students; Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences <10 Students; American <10 Students; Amherst <10 Students; Antioch <10 Students; Appalachian State <10 Students; Arizona State <10 Students; Auburn <10 Students; Babson <10 Students; Barnard <10 Students; Bates <10 Students; Bentley <10 Students; Berea College <10 Students; Berklee College of Music <10 Students; Boston University <10 Students; Brandeis <10 Students; Bryn Mawr <10 Students; Bucknell <10 Students; Cal Tech <10 Students; Carleton <10 Students; Carnegie Mellon <10 Students; Case Western <10 Students; Catholic University <10 Students; Central Florida <10 Students; Clark <10 Students; Clemson <10 Students; Colby <10 Students; Colgate <10 Students; Colorado College <10 Students; Columbia Univ. - Sciences Po Dual BA Program <10 Students; Columbia Univ. Int'l Dual BA Program <10 Students; Connecticut College <10 Students; CUNY Macaulay Honors College <10 Students; Davidson <10 Students; Denison <10 Students; Dickinson <10 Students; Drew <10 Students; Drexel <10 Students; Duke <10 Students; Emmanuel <10 Students; Emory <10 Students; Fairfield <10 Students; Fordham <10 Students; Franklin and Marshall <10 Students; Furman <10 Students; Georgia Tech <10 Students; Grinnell <10 Students; Hamilton <10 Students; Harvey Mudd <10 Students; Haverford <10 Students; Hobart and William Smith <10 Students; Holy Cross <10 Students; Howard <10 Students; Indiana Bloomington <10 Students; James Madison <10 Students; Johns Hopkins <10 Students; Kenyon <10 Students; Lehigh <10 Students; Louisiana State <10 Students; Loyola - Chicago <10 Students; Macalester <10 Students; Merrimack <10 Students; Michigan State <10 Students; Middlebury <10 Students; Morehouse <10 Students; Mount Holyoke <10 Students; Northwestern <10 Students; Occidental <10 Students; Ohio State <10 Students; Oregon State <10 Students; Pace <10 Students; Penn State <10 Students; Pitzer <10 Students; Pomona <10 Students; Providence <10 Students; Purdue <10 Students; Purdue - Northwest <10 Students; Rhode Island <10 Students; Rice <10 Students; RISD <10 Students; RIT <10 Students; Rollins <10 Students; RPI <10 Students; Rutgers <10 Students; Saint Anselm <10 Students; Saint Leo <10 Students; Santa Clara <10 Students; Sarah Lawrence <10 Students; Scripps <10 Students; Skidmore <10 Students; Smith <10 Students; Sophie Davis <10 Students; South Dakota State <10 Students; SMU <10 Students; Southwestern <10 Students; Spelman <10 Students; St. Joseph's <10 Students; St. Lawrence <10 Students; St. Mary's College of Maryland <10 Students; St. Olaf College <10 Students; Stanford <10 Students; Stonehill <10 Students; Suffolk <10 Students; Swarthmore <10 Students; Syracuse <10 Students; The New School <10 Students; Thomas College <10 Students; Towson <10 Students; Trinity U <10 Students; Tulane <10 Students; U.S. Air Force Academy <10 Students; U.S. Naval Academy <10 Students; Union (NY) <10 Students; U Alabama <10 Students; UC - Irvine <10 Students; UC - San Diego <10 Students; UC - Santa Barbara <10 Students; UCLA <10 Students; U Colorado - Boulder <10 Students; UConn <10 Students; U Denver <10 Students; U Florida <10 Students; U Georgia <10 Students; U Illinois – Chicago <10 Students; U Illinois - Urbana-Champaign <10 Students; U Kentucky <10 Students; U Maine <10 Students; U Maryland <10 Students; UMass - Amherst <10 Students; UMass - Lowell <10 Students; U Miami <10 Students; UNC - Chapel Hill <10 Students; UNC - Charlotte <10 Students; U New Hampshire <10 Students; U Oregon <10 Students; U Pittsburgh <10 Students; U Regina <10 Students; U Richmond <10 Students; U Rochester <10 Students; U South Carolina <10 Students; U Tennessee - Knoxville <10 Students; U Texas - Austin <10 Students; U Texas – San Antonio <10 Students; U Utah <10 Students; U Vermont <10 Students; U Virginia <10 Students; U Washington <10 Students; U Wisconsin - Madison <10 Students; U Wisconsin – La Crosse <10 Students; Vanderbilt <10 Students; Vassar <10 Students; Villanova <10 Students; Virgina Tech <10 Students; Wake Forest <10 Students; Washington & Lee <10 Students; Washington U <10 Students; Wesleyan <10 Students; William & Mary <10 Students; Williams <10 Students; WPI <10 Students; Edinburgh International; ITEMS - Campus Monterrey International; King's College London International; McGill University International; Trinity College Dublin International; UCL International; U British Columbia International; U Guelph International; U Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University International; U St. Andrews International; U Toronto International |
| States Represented | 44 | 44 States, D.C. & Guam |
| Countries Represented | 39 | 39 Foreign Countries |
| Students of Color | 56 | 56% Students of Color |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 48 | 48% of Students Receive Financial Aid |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Class rank is not reported. | By faculty vote, class rank is not reported |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | Class rank is not reported. |
| Weighted Grades | No | grades and grade point averages (GPA) are unweighted |
| Weighted Grades Policy | Grades and grade point averages (GPA) are unweighted. The cumulative GPA includes only Exeter coursework. | grades and grade point averages (GPA) are unweighted. The cumulative GPA includes only Exeter coursework. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | boarding_and_day | boarding_and_day |
| Selectivity Category | highly_selective | highly_selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | high_access | high_access |
| Outcome Category | exceptional_outcomes | exceptional_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding and day school; profile reports 'Boarding and Day' and about 80% of students live on campus.; No admit rate reported, but score context is very strong: average SAT 1438, SAT middle 50% 1360-1550, ACT middle 50% 30-35.; 23 National Merit Semifinalists and 61 Commended Students in the class of 2026.; Academic rigor is unusually high: 61% of 481 classes are first-year college level or above.; Course numbering indicates offerings beyond AP, first-/second-year college level, and college major equivalency; school reports no AP classes because courses often go beyond AP.; AP exam results are strong despite no AP courses: 86% scored 4 or 5.; College counseling infrastructure is substantial: Dean of College Counseling, 9 Associate Directors, and dedicated office staff are named.; Student body reach is broad and international: 44 states plus D.C. and Guam, and 39 foreign countries represented.; 48% of students receive financial aid, with average annual grants of $57,832 for boarding students and $40,711 for day students.; College outcomes are very strong: 99% of graduates attend a four-year institution.; Matriculation list across 2023-2025 includes many highly selective colleges with >=10 students and also international universities. |