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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

Call 1-888-ASK-NYMA to schedule an interview today! Since 1889, New York Military Academy has been Educating Tomorrow's Leaders today and providing opportunities that simply put,make good kids better. The competitive college prep curriculum offers students opportunities to excel, in and out of the classroom, making N-Y-M-A the right choice for college-bound kids.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered 7-12, PG 6-12
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 137 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 200 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 33% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 88% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
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 32% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $3 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $33,425 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $14,200 $22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,750 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 68% 59%
Director of Admissions Maureen T. Kelly
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 4 14


AP Eglish History
Calculus 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 16 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDrill Team
FencingFootball
GolfLacrosse
RiflerySoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 15 23
 
 
BandCadet Art Show - Alumni Weekend
Chorus - SeasonalCommunity Service
Community ServiceHorsemanship
Ice HockeyJROTC
Leo ClubNational Honor Society
RaidersStudent Government
Weekend Off-campus ActivitiesWeight Training
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College Matriculation:  
Year: 2008-2009
American University
1
Baruch College
1
Clarkson University
1
College of William & Mary
1
Drexel University
1
Embry Riddle University
1
Florida A&M
1
Hanover College
1
United States Military Academy
1
Virginia Tech
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 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 lifelong 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: 04/17/2009
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