WOODBERRY FOREST FAST FACTS 2014-15 enrollment
396 boarding students 47% of applicants accepted for admission
66% offers accepted
Students from
30 STATES, the District of Columbia, and
14 COUNTRIES
Woodberry Forest School is committed to offering boys what they need for the future — a challenging academic program, extensive athletic options, and a wide variety of social and cultural opportunities in a warm and welcoming community.”
58 of Woodberry’s 62 teaching faculty members live on campus Average class size
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 6.1 $
74% of teaching faculty hold advanced degrees, including 6 doctorates
$309 million endowment and managed funds; annual fund gifts totaling $2.97 million Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Member, College Board, National Association of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools, and Independent School Management. Charter member, International Boys’ School Coalition and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Fully wireless campus with high-speed, high-capacity Internet (500 MB), more than 40 subscription databases available campus-wide courtesy of the William H. White Jr. Library, and HDTV for the entire community.
DR. BYRON C. HULSEY ’86 Ninth headmaster of Woodberry Forest School TO REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT WOODBERRY FOREST
W W W . W O O D B E R R Y. O R G / P A G E / A D M I S S I O N S / R EQ U E S T I N G - I N F O R M AT I O N
W W W . W O O D B E R R Y. O R G / P A G E / A B O U T / F R O M -T H E - H E A D M A S T E R
TO APPLY TO WOODBERRY FOREST
W W W . W O O D B E R R Y. O R G / P A G E / A D M I S S I O N S / A P P LY I N G -T O - W O O D B E R R Y
Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school–administered programs. This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Woodberry Forest School 2014-2015 PROFILE
F O U N D E D I N 1 8 8 9 , Woodberry Forest School is an all-boarding community for boys in grades nine through twelve. A Woodberry education, centered around a century-old, student-run honor system, emphasizes intellectual thoroughness and moral integrity. Our 1,200-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities and technology for academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors. All students participate in an extensive leadership development program. Our school is located in scenic Madison County, Virginia, a short drive from Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, or Richmond.
WOODBERRY FOREST FAST FACTS 2014-15 enrollment
396 boarding students 47% of applicants accepted for admission
66% offers accepted
Students from
30 STATES, the District of Columbia, and
14 COUNTRIES
Woodberry Forest School is committed to offering boys what they need for the future — a challenging academic program, extensive athletic options, and a wide variety of social and cultural opportunities in a warm and welcoming community.”
58 of Woodberry’s 62 teaching faculty members live on campus Average class size
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 6.1 $
74% of teaching faculty hold advanced degrees, including 6 doctorates
$309 million endowment and managed funds; annual fund gifts totaling $2.97 million Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Member, College Board, National Association of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools, and Independent School Management. Charter member, International Boys’ School Coalition and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Fully wireless campus with high-speed, high-capacity Internet (500 MB), more than 40 subscription databases available campus-wide courtesy of the William H. White Jr. Library, and HDTV for the entire community.
DR. BYRON C. HULSEY ’86 Ninth headmaster of Woodberry Forest School TO REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT WOODBERRY FOREST
W W W . W O O D B E R R Y. O R G / P A G E / A D M I S S I O N S / R EQ U E S T I N G - I N F O R M AT I O N
W W W . W O O D B E R R Y. O R G / P A G E / A B O U T / F R O M -T H E - H E A D M A S T E R
TO APPLY TO WOODBERRY FOREST
W W W . W O O D B E R R Y. O R G / P A G E / A D M I S S I O N S / A P P LY I N G -T O - W O O D B E R R Y
Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school–administered programs. This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Woodberry Forest School 2014-2015 PROFILE
F O U N D E D I N 1 8 8 9 , Woodberry Forest School is an all-boarding community for boys in grades nine through twelve. A Woodberry education, centered around a century-old, student-run honor system, emphasizes intellectual thoroughness and moral integrity. Our 1,200-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities and technology for academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors. All students participate in an extensive leadership development program. Our school is located in scenic Madison County, Virginia, a short drive from Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, or Richmond.
WOODBERRY FOREST FAST FACTS 2014-15 enrollment
396 boarding students 47% of applicants accepted for admission
66% offers accepted
Students from
30 STATES, the District of Columbia, and
14 COUNTRIES
Woodberry Forest School is committed to offering boys what they need for the future — a challenging academic program, extensive athletic options, and a wide variety of social and cultural opportunities in a warm and welcoming community.”
58 of Woodberry’s 62 teaching faculty members live on campus Average class size
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 6.1 $
74% of teaching faculty hold advanced degrees, including 6 doctorates
$309 million endowment and managed funds; annual fund gifts totaling $2.97 million Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Member, College Board, National Association of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools, and Independent School Management. Charter member, International Boys’ School Coalition and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Fully wireless campus with high-speed, high-capacity Internet (500 MB), more than 40 subscription databases available campus-wide courtesy of the William H. White Jr. Library, and HDTV for the entire community.
DR. BYRON C. HULSEY ’86 Ninth headmaster of Woodberry Forest School TO REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT WOODBERRY FOREST
W W W . W O O D B E R R Y. O R G / P A G E / A D M I S S I O N S / R EQ U E S T I N G - I N F O R M AT I O N
W W W . W O O D B E R R Y. O R G / P A G E / A B O U T / F R O M -T H E - H E A D M A S T E R
TO APPLY TO WOODBERRY FOREST
W W W . W O O D B E R R Y. O R G / P A G E / A D M I S S I O N S / A P P LY I N G -T O - W O O D B E R R Y
Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school–administered programs. This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Woodberry Forest School 2014-2015 PROFILE
F O U N D E D I N 1 8 8 9 , Woodberry Forest School is an all-boarding community for boys in grades nine through twelve. A Woodberry education, centered around a century-old, student-run honor system, emphasizes intellectual thoroughness and moral integrity. Our 1,200-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities and technology for academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors. All students participate in an extensive leadership development program. Our school is located in scenic Madison County, Virginia, a short drive from Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, or Richmond.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES The following list is representative of schools to which Woodberry students have been admitted over the past four years.
FINE ARTS Woodberry boys have ample opportunities for creative expression, with a rich variety of fine arts options offered each trimester. They can also choose to take private vocal or instrumental lessons from top-notch musicians.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Woodberry graduates are awarded approximately $650,000 annually in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities, including the Jefferson Scholarship (UVa), the Morehead–Cain (UNC at Chapel Hill) and the Robertson (UNC and Duke). Eleven Rhodes Scholars have graduated from Woodberry.
MUSIC »Jazz Ensemble »Pipe Band »String Ensemble »Choir »The Dozen »Wind Ensemble DRAMA »Main Stage »Black Box Experimental Theater »Improv »Speech »Directing
FINANCIAL AID
VISUAL ARTS »Studio Art »Art History »Sculpture »Photography »Pottery »Filmmaking
2014–15 TUITION $50,200
WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ARTS/FINE-ARTS
ATHLETICS Athletics are an important part of daily life at Woodberry. The school fields teams for players of all levels, so the boys can play a different sport each trimester.
Manning Family Science Building, which opened for classes in January 2013
AVERAGE GRANT $32,919
WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ADMISSIONS/AFFORDING-WOODBERRY
2014–15 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS »Alabama »Arkansas »California »Colorado »Connecticut »Delaware »District of Columbia »Florida »Georgia »Idaho »Illinois »Kentucky »Louisiana »Massachusetts »Maryland »Missouri »Mississippi »North Carolina »New Jersey »Nevada »New York »Ohio »Pennsylvania »South Carolina »Tennessee »Texas »Utah »Virginia »Washington »West Virginia »Wisconsin
»Baseball »Basketball »Cross Country »Football »Golf »Indoor Climbing »Indoor Track »Lacrosse »Mountain Biking »Outdoor Recreation »Physical Fitness »Soccer »Squash »Swimming »Tennis »Track and Field »Wrestling WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ATHLETIC S/ATHLETIC-DIRECTORS -WELCOME
»Bahamas »Bangladesh »Bermuda »Canada »China »Finland »Germany »Hong Kong »Mexico »Myanmar »Netherlands »South Africa »South Korea »Vietnam GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation, including: » 4 credits in English » 3 credits in foreign language » 3 credits in math (including one course beyond Algebra II) » 3 credits in history and science » 3 trimester courses in fine arts » 1/3 credit in religion » Students must complete at least 60 hours of community service
*Based on citizenship and residence
ENROLLMENT » Boarding » 396
» Students of color » 50
» International » 36
ELECTIVE COURSES At Woodberry, boys can choose from a wide range of elective courses, such as Comedy, Digital Film, Money and Banking, Old Testament and Contemporary Culture, Seminar in Advanced Mathematics, and The Sixties, among many others.
Woodberry’s golf course, designed by Donald Ross
Action on one of Woodberry’s 9 ASB squash courts
FAMILIES RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID 41%
Amherst College Auburn University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brown University Bucknell University California Institute of Technology Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Centre College Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Davidson College Dartmouth College Denison University Dickinson College Drew University Duke University East Carolina University Elon University Emory University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Grinnell College Guilford College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ACADEMIC S/ACADEMIC-COURSE-OF-STUDY
Johnson Stadium, Woodberry’s home for football and lacrosse
TRAVELING TO THE FOREST
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Woodberry boys can pursue their interests through many clubs and activities. Perennial favorites include the Biodiesel Club, Laughing Tigers (comedy), Rod and Gun Club, Science Olympiad, Woodberry Christian Fellowship, and student publications the Oracle, Fir Tree, and Talon.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ATHLETIC S/SUMMER-PROGRAMS
WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL
Woodberry Forest is located in central Virginia, close to major metropolitan areas, international and regional airports, and train stations.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/CAMPUS -LIFE/CLUBS -AND-ACTIVITIES
SUMMER PROGRAMS Woodberry’s summer study programs take boys to Central America, China, England, Scotland, and Spain; we also offer a trimester study-abroad program in South Africa. Need-based financial aid is available for these programs.
Haverford College High Point University Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Louisiana State University Massachusetts Institute of Technology McGill University Miami University, Oxford Middlebury College Morehouse College New York University North Carolina State University Old Dominion University Pennsylvania State University Pomona College Princeton University Randolph-Macon College Rhode Island School of Design Rhodes College Rice University Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University Stanford University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Texas Christian University Trinity College Trinity University Tufts University Tulane University United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of California at Los Angeles University of California, Berkeley University of Chicago
Turner Hall, one of our dormitories
Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) Dulles International Airport (IAD) Reagan National Airport (DCA) Richmond International Airport (RIC) Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) Culpeper Amtrak (CLP) Fredericksburg Amtrak (FBG) WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ABOUT/VISITING-CAMPUS
CHARLOTTESVILLE RICHMOND
University of Colorado at Boulder University of Edinburgh University of Georgia University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign University of Kansas University of Mary Washington University of Miami University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of Notre Dame University of the Pacific University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Texas at Austin University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis West Virginia University Whitworth University William & Mary Wofford College
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES The following list is representative of schools to which Woodberry students have been admitted over the past four years.
FINE ARTS Woodberry boys have ample opportunities for creative expression, with a rich variety of fine arts options offered each trimester. They can also choose to take private vocal or instrumental lessons from top-notch musicians.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Woodberry graduates are awarded approximately $650,000 annually in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities, including the Jefferson Scholarship (UVa), the Morehead–Cain (UNC at Chapel Hill) and the Robertson (UNC and Duke). Eleven Rhodes Scholars have graduated from Woodberry.
MUSIC »Jazz Ensemble »Pipe Band »String Ensemble »Choir »The Dozen »Wind Ensemble DRAMA »Main Stage »Black Box Experimental Theater »Improv »Speech »Directing
FINANCIAL AID
VISUAL ARTS »Studio Art »Art History »Sculpture »Photography »Pottery »Filmmaking
2014–15 TUITION $50,200
WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ARTS/FINE-ARTS
ATHLETICS Athletics are an important part of daily life at Woodberry. The school fields teams for players of all levels, so the boys can play a different sport each trimester.
Manning Family Science Building, which opened for classes in January 2013
AVERAGE GRANT $32,919
WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ADMISSIONS/AFFORDING-WOODBERRY
2014–15 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS »Alabama »Arkansas »California »Colorado »Connecticut »Delaware »District of Columbia »Florida »Georgia »Idaho »Illinois »Kentucky »Louisiana »Massachusetts »Maryland »Missouri »Mississippi »North Carolina »New Jersey »Nevada »New York »Ohio »Pennsylvania »South Carolina »Tennessee »Texas »Utah »Virginia »Washington »West Virginia »Wisconsin
»Baseball »Basketball »Cross Country »Football »Golf »Indoor Climbing »Indoor Track »Lacrosse »Mountain Biking »Outdoor Recreation »Physical Fitness »Soccer »Squash »Swimming »Tennis »Track and Field »Wrestling WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ATHLETIC S/ATHLETIC-DIRECTORS -WELCOME
»Bahamas »Bangladesh »Bermuda »Canada »China »Finland »Germany »Hong Kong »Mexico »Myanmar »Netherlands »South Africa »South Korea »Vietnam GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation, including: » 4 credits in English » 3 credits in foreign language » 3 credits in math (including one course beyond Algebra II) » 3 credits in history and science » 3 trimester courses in fine arts » 1/3 credit in religion » Students must complete at least 60 hours of community service
*Based on citizenship and residence
ENROLLMENT » Boarding » 396
» Students of color » 50
» International » 36
ELECTIVE COURSES At Woodberry, boys can choose from a wide range of elective courses, such as Comedy, Digital Film, Money and Banking, Old Testament and Contemporary Culture, Seminar in Advanced Mathematics, and The Sixties, among many others.
Woodberry’s golf course, designed by Donald Ross
Action on one of Woodberry’s 9 ASB squash courts
FAMILIES RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID 41%
Amherst College Auburn University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brown University Bucknell University California Institute of Technology Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Centre College Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Davidson College Dartmouth College Denison University Dickinson College Drew University Duke University East Carolina University Elon University Emory University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Grinnell College Guilford College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ACADEMIC S/ACADEMIC-COURSE-OF-STUDY
Johnson Stadium, Woodberry’s home for football and lacrosse
TRAVELING TO THE FOREST
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Woodberry boys can pursue their interests through many clubs and activities. Perennial favorites include the Biodiesel Club, Laughing Tigers (comedy), Rod and Gun Club, Science Olympiad, Woodberry Christian Fellowship, and student publications the Oracle, Fir Tree, and Talon.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ATHLETIC S/SUMMER-PROGRAMS
WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL
Woodberry Forest is located in central Virginia, close to major metropolitan areas, international and regional airports, and train stations.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/CAMPUS -LIFE/CLUBS -AND-ACTIVITIES
SUMMER PROGRAMS Woodberry’s summer study programs take boys to Central America, China, England, Scotland, and Spain; we also offer a trimester study-abroad program in South Africa. Need-based financial aid is available for these programs.
Haverford College High Point University Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Louisiana State University Massachusetts Institute of Technology McGill University Miami University, Oxford Middlebury College Morehouse College New York University North Carolina State University Old Dominion University Pennsylvania State University Pomona College Princeton University Randolph-Macon College Rhode Island School of Design Rhodes College Rice University Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University Stanford University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Texas Christian University Trinity College Trinity University Tufts University Tulane University United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of California at Los Angeles University of California, Berkeley University of Chicago
Turner Hall, one of our dormitories
Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) Dulles International Airport (IAD) Reagan National Airport (DCA) Richmond International Airport (RIC) Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) Culpeper Amtrak (CLP) Fredericksburg Amtrak (FBG) WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ABOUT/VISITING-CAMPUS
CHARLOTTESVILLE RICHMOND
University of Colorado at Boulder University of Edinburgh University of Georgia University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign University of Kansas University of Mary Washington University of Miami University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of Notre Dame University of the Pacific University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Texas at Austin University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis West Virginia University Whitworth University William & Mary Wofford College
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES The following list is representative of schools to which Woodberry students have been admitted over the past four years.
FINE ARTS Woodberry boys have ample opportunities for creative expression, with a rich variety of fine arts options offered each trimester. They can also choose to take private vocal or instrumental lessons from top-notch musicians.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Woodberry graduates are awarded approximately $650,000 annually in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities, including the Jefferson Scholarship (UVa), the Morehead–Cain (UNC at Chapel Hill) and the Robertson (UNC and Duke). Eleven Rhodes Scholars have graduated from Woodberry.
MUSIC »Jazz Ensemble »Pipe Band »String Ensemble »Choir »The Dozen »Wind Ensemble DRAMA »Main Stage »Black Box Experimental Theater »Improv »Speech »Directing
FINANCIAL AID
VISUAL ARTS »Studio Art »Art History »Sculpture »Photography »Pottery »Filmmaking
2014–15 TUITION $50,200
WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ARTS/FINE-ARTS
ATHLETICS Athletics are an important part of daily life at Woodberry. The school fields teams for players of all levels, so the boys can play a different sport each trimester.
Manning Family Science Building, which opened for classes in January 2013
AVERAGE GRANT $32,919
WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ADMISSIONS/AFFORDING-WOODBERRY
2014–15 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS »Alabama »Arkansas »California »Colorado »Connecticut »Delaware »District of Columbia »Florida »Georgia »Idaho »Illinois »Kentucky »Louisiana »Massachusetts »Maryland »Missouri »Mississippi »North Carolina »New Jersey »Nevada »New York »Ohio »Pennsylvania »South Carolina »Tennessee »Texas »Utah »Virginia »Washington »West Virginia »Wisconsin
»Baseball »Basketball »Cross Country »Football »Golf »Indoor Climbing »Indoor Track »Lacrosse »Mountain Biking »Outdoor Recreation »Physical Fitness »Soccer »Squash »Swimming »Tennis »Track and Field »Wrestling WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ATHLETIC S/ATHLETIC-DIRECTORS -WELCOME
»Bahamas »Bangladesh »Bermuda »Canada »China »Finland »Germany »Hong Kong »Mexico »Myanmar »Netherlands »South Africa »South Korea »Vietnam GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation, including: » 4 credits in English » 3 credits in foreign language » 3 credits in math (including one course beyond Algebra II) » 3 credits in history and science » 3 trimester courses in fine arts » 1/3 credit in religion » Students must complete at least 60 hours of community service
*Based on citizenship and residence
ENROLLMENT » Boarding » 396
» Students of color » 50
» International » 36
ELECTIVE COURSES At Woodberry, boys can choose from a wide range of elective courses, such as Comedy, Digital Film, Money and Banking, Old Testament and Contemporary Culture, Seminar in Advanced Mathematics, and The Sixties, among many others.
Woodberry’s golf course, designed by Donald Ross
Action on one of Woodberry’s 9 ASB squash courts
FAMILIES RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID 41%
Amherst College Auburn University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brown University Bucknell University California Institute of Technology Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Centre College Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Davidson College Dartmouth College Denison University Dickinson College Drew University Duke University East Carolina University Elon University Emory University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Grinnell College Guilford College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ACADEMIC S/ACADEMIC-COURSE-OF-STUDY
Johnson Stadium, Woodberry’s home for football and lacrosse
TRAVELING TO THE FOREST
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Woodberry boys can pursue their interests through many clubs and activities. Perennial favorites include the Biodiesel Club, Laughing Tigers (comedy), Rod and Gun Club, Science Olympiad, Woodberry Christian Fellowship, and student publications the Oracle, Fir Tree, and Talon.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ATHLETIC S/SUMMER-PROGRAMS
WOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL
Woodberry Forest is located in central Virginia, close to major metropolitan areas, international and regional airports, and train stations.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/CAMPUS -LIFE/CLUBS -AND-ACTIVITIES
SUMMER PROGRAMS Woodberry’s summer study programs take boys to Central America, China, England, Scotland, and Spain; we also offer a trimester study-abroad program in South Africa. Need-based financial aid is available for these programs.
Haverford College High Point University Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Louisiana State University Massachusetts Institute of Technology McGill University Miami University, Oxford Middlebury College Morehouse College New York University North Carolina State University Old Dominion University Pennsylvania State University Pomona College Princeton University Randolph-Macon College Rhode Island School of Design Rhodes College Rice University Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University Stanford University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Texas Christian University Trinity College Trinity University Tufts University Tulane University United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of California at Los Angeles University of California, Berkeley University of Chicago
Turner Hall, one of our dormitories
Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) Dulles International Airport (IAD) Reagan National Airport (DCA) Richmond International Airport (RIC) Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) Culpeper Amtrak (CLP) Fredericksburg Amtrak (FBG) WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ABOUT/VISITING-CAMPUS
CHARLOTTESVILLE RICHMOND
University of Colorado at Boulder University of Edinburgh University of Georgia University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign University of Kansas University of Mary Washington University of Miami University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of Notre Dame University of the Pacific University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Texas at Austin University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis West Virginia University Whitworth University William & Mary Wofford College
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES The following list is representative of schools to which Woodberry students have been admitted over the past four years.
FINE ARTS Woodberry boys have ample opportunities for creative expression, with a rich variety of fine arts options offered each trimester. They can also choose to take private vocal or instrumental lessons from top-notch musicians.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Woodberry graduates are awarded approximately $650,000 annually in merit-based scholarships to colleges and universities, including the Jefferson Scholarship (UVa), the Morehead–Cain (UNC at Chapel Hill) and the Robertson (UNC and Duke). Eleven Rhodes Scholars have graduated from Woodberry.
MUSIC »Jazz Ensemble »Pipe Band »String Ensemble »Choir »The Dozen »Wind Ensemble DRAMA »Main Stage »Black Box Experimental Theater »Improv »Speech »Directing
FINANCIAL AID
VISUAL ARTS »Studio Art »Art History »Sculpture »Photography »Pottery »Filmmaking
2014–15 TUITION $50,200
WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ARTS/FINE-ARTS
ATHLETICS Athletics are an important part of daily life at Woodberry. The school fields teams for players of all levels, so the boys can play a different sport each trimester.
Manning Family Science Building, which opened for classes in January 2013
AVERAGE GRANT $32,919
WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ADMISSIONS/AFFORDING-WOODBERRY
2014–15 STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS »Alabama »Arkansas »California »Colorado »Connecticut »Delaware »District of Columbia »Florida »Georgia »Idaho »Illinois »Kentucky »Louisiana »Massachusetts »Maryland »Missouri »Mississippi »North Carolina »New Jersey »Nevada »New York »Ohio »Pennsylvania »South Carolina »Tennessee »Texas »Utah »Virginia »Washington »West Virginia »Wisconsin
»Baseball »Basketball »Cross Country »Football »Golf »Indoor Climbing »Indoor Track »Lacrosse »Mountain Biking »Outdoor Recreation »Physical Fitness »Soccer »Squash »Swimming »Tennis »Track and Field »Wrestling WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ATHLETIC S/ATHLETIC-DIRECTORS -WELCOME
»Bahamas »Bangladesh »Bermuda »Canada »China »Finland »Germany »Hong Kong »Mexico »Myanmar »Netherlands »South Africa »South Korea »Vietnam GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation, including: » 4 credits in English » 3 credits in foreign language » 3 credits in math (including one course beyond Algebra II) » 3 credits in history and science » 3 trimester courses in fine arts » 1/3 credit in religion » Students must complete at least 60 hours of community service
*Based on citizenship and residence
ENROLLMENT » Boarding » 396
» Students of color » 50
» International » 36
ELECTIVE COURSES At Woodberry, boys can choose from a wide range of elective courses, such as Comedy, Digital Film, Money and Banking, Old Testament and Contemporary Culture, Seminar in Advanced Mathematics, and The Sixties, among many others.
Woodberry’s golf course, designed by Donald Ross
Action on one of Woodberry’s 9 ASB squash courts
FAMILIES RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID 41%
Amherst College Auburn University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brown University Bucknell University California Institute of Technology Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Centre College Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Davidson College Dartmouth College Denison University Dickinson College Drew University Duke University East Carolina University Elon University Emory University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Grinnell College Guilford College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College
WASHINGTON, D.C.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST »WWW.WOODBERRY.ORG/PAGE/ACADEMIC S/ACADEMIC-COURSE-OF-STUDY
Johnson Stadium, Woodberry’s home for football and lacrosse
TRAVELING TO THE FOREST
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Woodberry boys can pursue their interests through many clubs and activities. Perennial favorites include the Biodiesel Club, Laughing Tigers (comedy), Rod and Gun Club, Science Olympiad, Woodberry Christian Fellowship, and student publications the Oracle, Fir Tree, and Talon.
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Woodberry Forest is located in central Virginia, close to major metropolitan areas, international and regional airports, and train stations.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS Woodberry’s summer study programs take boys to Central America, China, England, Scotland, and Spain; we also offer a trimester study-abroad program in South Africa. Need-based financial aid is available for these programs.
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WOODBERRY FOREST FAST FACTS 2014-15 enrollment
396 boarding students 47% of applicants accepted for admission
66% offers accepted
Students from
30 STATES, the District of Columbia, and
14 COUNTRIES
Woodberry Forest School is committed to offering boys what they need for the future — a challenging academic program, extensive athletic options, and a wide variety of social and cultural opportunities in a warm and welcoming community.”
58 of Woodberry’s 62 teaching faculty members live on campus Average class size
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 6.1 $
74% of teaching faculty hold advanced degrees, including 6 doctorates
$309 million endowment and managed funds; annual fund gifts totaling $2.97 million Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Member, College Board, National Association of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools, and Independent School Management. Charter member, International Boys’ School Coalition and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Fully wireless campus with high-speed, high-capacity Internet (500 MB), more than 40 subscription databases available campus-wide courtesy of the William H. White Jr. Library, and HDTV for the entire community.
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Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, and national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school–administered programs. This school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Woodberry Forest School 2014-2015 PROFILE
F O U N D E D I N 1 8 8 9 , Woodberry Forest School is an all-boarding community for boys in grades nine through twelve. A Woodberry education, centered around a century-old, student-run honor system, emphasizes intellectual thoroughness and moral integrity. Our 1,200-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities and technology for academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors. All students participate in an extensive leadership development program. Our school is located in scenic Madison County, Virginia, a short drive from Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, or Richmond.