WOODBERRY FOREST Fast Facts 2016-17 enrollment
395 boarding students 44% of applicants accepted for admission
67% offers accepted
Students from
25 STATES and
19 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.”
90% of Woodberry’s teaching faculty members live on campus Average class size
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 6.5 $
54% of faculty members hold advanced degrees
D r . byro n c . h u l sey ’ 8 6 Ninth headmaster of Woodberry Forest School To request information about Woodberry Forest
woodberry. or g / i n fo To apply to Woodberry Forest
woodberry. or g / a p p l y
$292 million endowment and managed funds (unaudited), June 2016, ($739,240 per student); 2015–16 annual fund gifts totaling $3.46 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. Fast facts and financial aid data as of August 1, 2016
w o o db e r r y. o r g / H e admast e r sbl o g
Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, 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, religious belief, 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. The school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Woodberry Forest School
2016-2017 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, DC, Charlottesville, or Richmond.
WOODBERRY FOREST Fast Facts 2016-17 enrollment
395 boarding students 44% of applicants accepted for admission
67% offers accepted
Students from
25 STATES and
19 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.”
90% of Woodberry’s teaching faculty members live on campus Average class size
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 6.5 $
54% of faculty members hold advanced degrees
D r . byro n c . h u l sey ’ 8 6 Ninth headmaster of Woodberry Forest School To request information about Woodberry Forest
woodberry. or g / i n fo To apply to Woodberry Forest
woodberry. or g / a p p l y
$292 million endowment and managed funds (unaudited), June 2016, ($739,240 per student); 2015–16 annual fund gifts totaling $3.46 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. Fast facts and financial aid data as of August 1, 2016
w o o db e r r y. o r g / H e admast e r sbl o g
Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, 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, religious belief, 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. The school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Woodberry Forest School
2016-2017 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, DC, Charlottesville, or Richmond.
WOODBERRY FOREST Fast Facts 2016-17 enrollment
395 boarding students 44% of applicants accepted for admission
67% offers accepted
Students from
25 STATES and
19 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.”
90% of Woodberry’s teaching faculty members live on campus Average class size
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 6.5 $
54% of faculty members hold advanced degrees
D r . byro n c . h u l sey ’ 8 6 Ninth headmaster of Woodberry Forest School To request information about Woodberry Forest
woodberry. or g / i n fo To apply to Woodberry Forest
woodberry. or g / a p p l y
$292 million endowment and managed funds (unaudited), June 2016, ($739,240 per student); 2015–16 annual fund gifts totaling $3.46 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. Fast facts and financial aid data as of August 1, 2016
w o o db e r r y. o r g / H e admast e r sbl o g
Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, 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, religious belief, 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. The school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Woodberry Forest School
2016-2017 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, DC, Charlottesville, or Richmond.
College Acceptances The following list is representative of schools to which Woodberry students have been admitted over the past five 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 »Photography »Digital Filmmaking »Woodworking
2016–17 Tuition $53,500
woodberry.org/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.
Families receiving financial aid 42%
Average grant $32,505
woodb erry.org/financialaid
The state-of-the-art Manning Family Science Building
»Baseball »Basketball »Cross Country »Football »Golf »Indoor Climbing »Indoor Track »Lacrosse »Mountain Biking »Outdoor Recreation »Physical Fitness »Skeet »Soccer »Squash »Swimming »Tennis »Track and Field »Wrestling
2016–17 Student Demographics »Alabama »California »Colorado »Florida »Georgia »Illinois »Kentucky »Louisiana »Maine »Maryland »Massachusetts »Mississippi »Missouri »Nevada »New Jersey »New York »North Carolina »Ohio »Pennsylvania »South Carolina »Tennessee »Texas »Utah »Virginia »West Virginia »Argentina »Austria »Bahamas »Canada »China »England »Germany »Hong Kong »Jamaica »Lithuania »Mexico »Nepal »Republic of Somaliland »South Africa »South Korea »Spain »Switzerland »The Netherlands »Vietnam
woodberry.org/athletics
*Based on citizenship and residence
Graduation Requirements A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation, including: » 4 credits in English » 3 credits in foreign language (through third level) » 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
» Students of color » 48
» International » 44
Elective Courses At Woodberry, boys can choose from a wide range of elective courses, such as Shakespeare for Groundlings, Caliphs and Kings: Islam and the West, Seminar in Advanced Mathematics, Introduction to Engineering, Journalism, and Electronic Music, among many others.
Woodberry’s golf course, designed by Donald Ross
Action on one of Woodberry’s 9 ASB squash courts
Enrollment » Boarding » 395
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 Case Western Reserve University Centre College Claremont McKenna College Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College Davidson College Denison University Dickinson College Duke University East Carolina University Elon University Emory University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Guilford College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College Haverford College
WASHINGTON, D.C.
For a complete list »woodberry.org/Acad emics
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 Woodberry Forest Sports Production Network (WFSPN), Rod and Gun Club, Science Olympiad, Woodberry Christian Fellowship, and student publications The Fir Tree and The Talon.
For a complete list »woodberry.org/summer
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 »woodberry.org/CampusLif e
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.
High Point University Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Louisiana State University McGill University Miami University, Oxford Middlebury College Morehouse College New York University North Carolina State University Northwestern University Oberlin College 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 Military Academy at West Point United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of California at Los Angeles
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) woodberry.org/planyourvisit
CHARLOTTESVILLE RICHMOND
University of California, Berkeley University of Colorado at Boulder 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 St. Andrews 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 William & Mary Williams College Wofford College
College Acceptances The following list is representative of schools to which Woodberry students have been admitted over the past five 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 »Photography »Digital Filmmaking »Woodworking
2016–17 Tuition $53,500
woodberry.org/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.
Families receiving financial aid 42%
Average grant $32,505
woodb erry.org/financialaid
The state-of-the-art Manning Family Science Building
»Baseball »Basketball »Cross Country »Football »Golf »Indoor Climbing »Indoor Track »Lacrosse »Mountain Biking »Outdoor Recreation »Physical Fitness »Skeet »Soccer »Squash »Swimming »Tennis »Track and Field »Wrestling
2016–17 Student Demographics »Alabama »California »Colorado »Florida »Georgia »Illinois »Kentucky »Louisiana »Maine »Maryland »Massachusetts »Mississippi »Missouri »Nevada »New Jersey »New York »North Carolina »Ohio »Pennsylvania »South Carolina »Tennessee »Texas »Utah »Virginia »West Virginia »Argentina »Austria »Bahamas »Canada »China »England »Germany »Hong Kong »Jamaica »Lithuania »Mexico »Nepal »Republic of Somaliland »South Africa »South Korea »Spain »Switzerland »The Netherlands »Vietnam
woodberry.org/athletics
*Based on citizenship and residence
Graduation Requirements A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation, including: » 4 credits in English » 3 credits in foreign language (through third level) » 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
» Students of color » 48
» International » 44
Elective Courses At Woodberry, boys can choose from a wide range of elective courses, such as Shakespeare for Groundlings, Caliphs and Kings: Islam and the West, Seminar in Advanced Mathematics, Introduction to Engineering, Journalism, and Electronic Music, among many others.
Woodberry’s golf course, designed by Donald Ross
Action on one of Woodberry’s 9 ASB squash courts
Enrollment » Boarding » 395
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 Case Western Reserve University Centre College Claremont McKenna College Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College Davidson College Denison University Dickinson College Duke University East Carolina University Elon University Emory University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Guilford College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College Haverford College
WASHINGTON, D.C.
For a complete list »woodberry.org/Acad emics
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 Woodberry Forest Sports Production Network (WFSPN), Rod and Gun Club, Science Olympiad, Woodberry Christian Fellowship, and student publications The Fir Tree and The Talon.
For a complete list »woodberry.org/summer
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 »woodberry.org/CampusLif e
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.
High Point University Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Louisiana State University McGill University Miami University, Oxford Middlebury College Morehouse College New York University North Carolina State University Northwestern University Oberlin College 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 Military Academy at West Point United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of California at Los Angeles
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) woodberry.org/planyourvisit
CHARLOTTESVILLE RICHMOND
University of California, Berkeley University of Colorado at Boulder 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 St. Andrews 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 William & Mary Williams College Wofford College
College Acceptances The following list is representative of schools to which Woodberry students have been admitted over the past five 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 »Photography »Digital Filmmaking »Woodworking
2016–17 Tuition $53,500
woodberry.org/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.
Families receiving financial aid 42%
Average grant $32,505
woodb erry.org/financialaid
The state-of-the-art Manning Family Science Building
»Baseball »Basketball »Cross Country »Football »Golf »Indoor Climbing »Indoor Track »Lacrosse »Mountain Biking »Outdoor Recreation »Physical Fitness »Skeet »Soccer »Squash »Swimming »Tennis »Track and Field »Wrestling
2016–17 Student Demographics »Alabama »California »Colorado »Florida »Georgia »Illinois »Kentucky »Louisiana »Maine »Maryland »Massachusetts »Mississippi »Missouri »Nevada »New Jersey »New York »North Carolina »Ohio »Pennsylvania »South Carolina »Tennessee »Texas »Utah »Virginia »West Virginia »Argentina »Austria »Bahamas »Canada »China »England »Germany »Hong Kong »Jamaica »Lithuania »Mexico »Nepal »Republic of Somaliland »South Africa »South Korea »Spain »Switzerland »The Netherlands »Vietnam
woodberry.org/athletics
*Based on citizenship and residence
Graduation Requirements A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation, including: » 4 credits in English » 3 credits in foreign language (through third level) » 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
» Students of color » 48
» International » 44
Elective Courses At Woodberry, boys can choose from a wide range of elective courses, such as Shakespeare for Groundlings, Caliphs and Kings: Islam and the West, Seminar in Advanced Mathematics, Introduction to Engineering, Journalism, and Electronic Music, among many others.
Woodberry’s golf course, designed by Donald Ross
Action on one of Woodberry’s 9 ASB squash courts
Enrollment » Boarding » 395
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 Case Western Reserve University Centre College Claremont McKenna College Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College Davidson College Denison University Dickinson College Duke University East Carolina University Elon University Emory University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Guilford College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College Haverford College
WASHINGTON, D.C.
For a complete list »woodberry.org/Acad emics
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 Woodberry Forest Sports Production Network (WFSPN), Rod and Gun Club, Science Olympiad, Woodberry Christian Fellowship, and student publications The Fir Tree and The Talon.
For a complete list »woodberry.org/summer
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 »woodberry.org/CampusLif e
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.
High Point University Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Louisiana State University McGill University Miami University, Oxford Middlebury College Morehouse College New York University North Carolina State University Northwestern University Oberlin College 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 Military Academy at West Point United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of California at Los Angeles
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) woodberry.org/planyourvisit
CHARLOTTESVILLE RICHMOND
University of California, Berkeley University of Colorado at Boulder 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 St. Andrews 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 William & Mary Williams College Wofford College
College Acceptances The following list is representative of schools to which Woodberry students have been admitted over the past five 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 »Photography »Digital Filmmaking »Woodworking
2016–17 Tuition $53,500
woodberry.org/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.
Families receiving financial aid 42%
Average grant $32,505
woodb erry.org/financialaid
The state-of-the-art Manning Family Science Building
»Baseball »Basketball »Cross Country »Football »Golf »Indoor Climbing »Indoor Track »Lacrosse »Mountain Biking »Outdoor Recreation »Physical Fitness »Skeet »Soccer »Squash »Swimming »Tennis »Track and Field »Wrestling
2016–17 Student Demographics »Alabama »California »Colorado »Florida »Georgia »Illinois »Kentucky »Louisiana »Maine »Maryland »Massachusetts »Mississippi »Missouri »Nevada »New Jersey »New York »North Carolina »Ohio »Pennsylvania »South Carolina »Tennessee »Texas »Utah »Virginia »West Virginia »Argentina »Austria »Bahamas »Canada »China »England »Germany »Hong Kong »Jamaica »Lithuania »Mexico »Nepal »Republic of Somaliland »South Africa »South Korea »Spain »Switzerland »The Netherlands »Vietnam
woodberry.org/athletics
*Based on citizenship and residence
Graduation Requirements A minimum of 20 credits is required for graduation, including: » 4 credits in English » 3 credits in foreign language (through third level) » 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
» Students of color » 48
» International » 44
Elective Courses At Woodberry, boys can choose from a wide range of elective courses, such as Shakespeare for Groundlings, Caliphs and Kings: Islam and the West, Seminar in Advanced Mathematics, Introduction to Engineering, Journalism, and Electronic Music, among many others.
Woodberry’s golf course, designed by Donald Ross
Action on one of Woodberry’s 9 ASB squash courts
Enrollment » Boarding » 395
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 Case Western Reserve University Centre College Claremont McKenna College Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston Colorado College Columbia University Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College Davidson College Denison University Dickinson College Duke University East Carolina University Elon University Emory University Franklin & Marshall College Furman University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Guilford College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harvard University Harvey Mudd College Haverford College
WASHINGTON, D.C.
For a complete list »woodberry.org/Acad emics
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 Woodberry Forest Sports Production Network (WFSPN), Rod and Gun Club, Science Olympiad, Woodberry Christian Fellowship, and student publications The Fir Tree and The Talon.
For a complete list »woodberry.org/summer
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 »woodberry.org/CampusLif e
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.
High Point University Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Louisiana State University McGill University Miami University, Oxford Middlebury College Morehouse College New York University North Carolina State University Northwestern University Oberlin College 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 Military Academy at West Point United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of California at Los Angeles
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) woodberry.org/planyourvisit
CHARLOTTESVILLE RICHMOND
University of California, Berkeley University of Colorado at Boulder 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 St. Andrews 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 William & Mary Williams College Wofford College
WOODBERRY FOREST Fast Facts 2016-17 enrollment
395 boarding students 44% of applicants accepted for admission
67% offers accepted
Students from
25 STATES and
19 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.”
90% of Woodberry’s teaching faculty members live on campus Average class size
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 6.5 $
54% of faculty members hold advanced degrees
D r . byro n c . h u l sey ’ 8 6 Ninth headmaster of Woodberry Forest School To request information about Woodberry Forest
woodberry. or g / i n fo To apply to Woodberry Forest
woodberry. or g / a p p l y
$292 million endowment and managed funds (unaudited), June 2016, ($739,240 per student); 2015–16 annual fund gifts totaling $3.46 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. Fast facts and financial aid data as of August 1, 2016
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Woodberry Forest admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, 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, religious belief, 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. The school is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Woodberry Forest School
2016-2017 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, DC, Charlottesville, or Richmond.