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Oldfields at a Glance
Fast Facts
| Founded |
1867 |
| Head of School |
Previous affiliation for 18 years as teacher and Assistant Head of School |
| Accreditation & Affiliations |
Association of Independent Maryland Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National Coalition of Girls Schools, National Association of Independent Schools |
| Student Body |
70% boarders; 30% day students. Students from 13 states and 12 foreign countries in 2011-2012 |
| Admission |
Application and fee, personal essay, school recommendation form, two teacher recommendations, official transcript, and standardized test results (SSAT, PSAT, ISEE, TOEFL or WISC/Woodcock Johnson) |
| Tuition and Comprehensive Fees |
7 Day Boarding $46,500; 5 Day Boarding $44,700; Day Student $28,500 |
| Financial Aid |
23% of students receive financial aid |
| Faculty |
Average tenure of 10+ years; 67% hold advanced degrees |
| Faculty to Student Ratio |
1:5 |
| Average Class Size |
8 |
| Curriculum |
Approximately 60 courses, including honors courses and special seminars; opportunity for individualized or advanced coursework based on outstanding talents or interests; annual May Program providing experiential study opportunities on and off campus |
| Technology |
Internet-ready classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and multi-media technology |
| Athletics |
Ten interscholastic teams, renowned riding program, personal fitness, yoga and dance programs |
| Student Life |
Approximately 20 student-run clubs. Opportunity to start new student organizations based on student interest |
| Green Initiatives |
Certified Maryland Green School, student developed and led
ecOSchool, organic community garden, EcoWeek activities,
and campus-wide recycling program |
| College Placement |
100% of seniors accepted to colleges and universities |
| Campus |
130 rural acres |
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