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Emma Willard School

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Troy, NY · 12

Last verified August 20, 2026

285 Pawling Ave, 12180 · (518) 833-1301

www.emmawillard.org

Enrollment

365

Student:teacher

8:1

Published tuition

$48,180–$80,495

Application fee

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Tuition by division

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Head of school

Dr. Karen Lassey

Head of School

Curriculum & special classes

The academic curriculum offers 139 course offerings, including 21 Advanced Studies courses. The average class size is 11 students, with a student/teacher ratio of 7:1. The school also emphasizes experiential learning with 130+ Practicum Experiences and 79 Signature Projects.

Experiential Learning
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Interscholastic Athletics
Arts Programming
Physical Education

Financial aid

44% of students receive financial aid, with a total of $6.6 million in financial aid awarded. The school is committed to making the cost of its learning and living experience as clear and manageable as possible for families.

Before & after school care

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Admissions

Emma Willard School offers a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible admissions process with a five-step application for both domestic and international students. The Admissions Team is available to guide applicants through the process, which includes applying through one of four platforms, an interview, recommendations, transcripts, and testing.

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International app deadline: January 15; Domestic app deadline: February 1; Financial aid app deadline: February 1; Admissions decision: March 10; Contract and deposit due: April 10

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

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What they ask for: Application (Emma Willard School Application, SAO, Gateway, or TABS), virtual interview (Vericant for Mainland China candidates), three teacher recommendations (English teacher, math teacher, principal/head of school/advisor/guidance counselor), transcripts for at least two years of credits, optional standardized test results (SSAT, ISEE, SAT, or state-based exams), and required language proficiency testing for international applicants (TOEFL, iBT, or Duolingo).

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