| Founded | In 1867, Anna Austen McCulloch founded Oldfields, giving it the distinction of Maryland’s oldest girl’s boarding school. |
| Student Body | All girls boarding (75%) and day school (25%) for grades 8-12. Average enrollment of 120 students. Diverse population with students from across the United States and an average of 10 foreign countries. International enrollment of 21%. |
| Mission | A mission-driven school, Oldfields combines tradition and innovation while remaining true to its fundamental motto, Courage, Humility, and Largeness of Heart. Focus on ensuring “Each Girl’s Success”. |
| 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. |
| Admission Requirements | 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). |
| Financial Aid | Approximately 43% of students receive financial aid |
| Faculty | 5:1 ratio of students to faculty. Extensive flexibility to tailor each girl’s education to her abilities. Average class size of 8 students. Average tenure of 10+ years. 67% hold advanced degrees. |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Curriculum and Schedule | Approximately 90 courses, including honors courses, advanced placement preparation, special seminars, May Program and art electives. Opportunity for individualized or advanced coursework based on outstanding talents or interests. Students take 6 major subjects per year. Distinctive academic schedule includes 3 courses per day lasting 80 minutes each with 1 hour in between each to allow for enrichment such as clubs, sports, lunch and individual academic support. Intensive immersion in each course into the subject matter is similar to a college experience. |
| Technology | Wi-Fi in all dormitories and academic buildings, Brougher e-Learning Center.
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| Athletics | Ten interscholastic teams, renowned riding program, personal fitness, yoga, dance, and theatre programs. |
| Student Life | Approximately 20 student run clubs. Numerous leadership opportunities involving start of new student organizations. |
| Green Initiatives | EcoWeek activities, and campus-wide recycling program, Oldfields Kitchen and Dining Facility a 2 Star Certified Green Restaurant as awarded by the Green Restaurant Association. |
| College Placement | 100% of seniors accepted to colleges and universities (list of colleges) |
| Campus | 130 rural acres nestled in the bucolic horse country of North Baltimore County, Maryland. Conveniently located near cultural centers of Washington D.C., New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. |
