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New York Military Academy
78 Academy Avenue, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520 - View a map of this school Map tel: 845-534-3710
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Call 1-888-ASK-NYMA to schedule an interview today! Since 1889, New York Military Academy has been providing opportunities that make good kids better through a competitive college prep program. Opportunities to excel, in and out of the classroom, makes N-Y-M-A the right choice for college-bound kids.


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Listed among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 98 schools) for:
  Diversity - High percentage of students of color

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New York Military Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered 7-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1889 1900
Campus Size 165 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 200 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 33% 18%
Percent International Students 9% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 88% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 4 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 36% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $3 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $30,800 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $13,300 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 21% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 2,534 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Mar. 1 / Oct. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 63% 60%
Director of Admissions Maureen T. Kelly
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 15 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDrill Team
FootballGolf
LacrosseRiflery
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 15 23
  Extracurriculars
 
BandCadet Art Show - Alumni Weekend
Chorus - SeasonalCommunity Service
Community ServiceHorsemanship
Ice HockeyJROTC
Leo ClubNational Honor Society
RaidersStudent Government
Weekend Off-campus ActivitiesWeight Training
Yearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2005-2007 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
United States Military Academy
6
Embry Riddle Aeronautical College
3
Penn State University- College Park
3
Purdue University
2
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
2
Syracuse University
2
United States Naval Academy
2
Bucknell University
1
United States Air Force Academy
1
United States Coast Guard Academy
1
School Notes:
  • The mission of New York Military Academy is to develop all cadets in mind, body and character to prepare them for further education and to be effective leaders and responsible citizens. Inherent in this mission are these objectives: Intellect: To provide cadets with educational challenges and experiences that prepare them to be successful in the Information Age and for further study at the college level. Character: To instill in cadets a high sense of morality and ethics with emphasis on intellectual honesty, integrity, discipline, honor, respect for authority, and consideration for others. Physical: To develop cadets physically to participate in competitive sports, to instill a livelong appreciation for wellness and a healthy lifestyle. Military: To develop, through the structure of the Corps of Cadets, self-discipline, leadership and citizenship.
  • School accreditations: MSASC
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Craig C. Harnett '70 - EVP & CFO NHL
    • Matt Joyce '90 - NFL - Tackle, Detroit Lions
    • Robert Stiller '61 - CEO Green Mountain Coffee
    • Donald Trump '64 - Pres. & CEO Trump International
    • James E. Brown '84 - CEO Invisible Hand Network
  • Profile last updated: 05/02/2007
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