Kimball Union Academy
Since our founding nearly two hundred years ago by revolutionary war hero Daniel Kimball, the Kimball Union spirit of independence has created strong, self-reliant, community-oriented men and women, curious about the world, eager to engage with others, motivated by new experiences and opportunities, and most of all, well prepared to meet the challenges of life’s tests. Born out of the gorgeous hilltop village of Meriden and nearby Dartmouth College, we are an integral part of a thriving and extensive cultural, intellectual, artistic, and outdoor community.
In all, we are a vibrant learning community in which each individual student plays an important role. At Kimball Union, our spirit of independence joins with our awareness of our interdependence. Surrounded by highly-motivated students and inspired by a dedicated an talented faculty, together you will form habits of the heart and mind while building relationships – relationships to one’s self and one another, to ideas, to work, to life, to nature, and to the world at large – that will last a lifetime. At Kimball Union, you will have a sense of place and a sense of purpose.
Academic and Sports Facilities
Barnes Admission Building, Baxter Hall, Bishop Alumni House, Elizabeth Dorr Coffin Library, Daycare, Dining Commons, E.E Just Environment Center, Fitch Science Building, Fitness Center, Miller Student Center, Flickinger Arts Center, Hall Farm, Huse Health Center, Meridien Country Store, Miller Student Center, Rowe House, Charles Lewis Silver Memorial Gym and Alumni Gym. Snack Bar, Technology Center, Whittemore Athletic Center, Brewster House, The Log Cabin.
Hockey rink, Lit multi-purpose turf field, 6 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, swimming pool, football field, 3 soccer fields, 2 hockey fields and much more. All of the sport fields has recently been renovated/upgraded.
Dormitories and School Residences
Bryant Hall, Chellis Hall, Densmore Hall, Dexter Richards Hall, Hazelton House, Kilton House, Mikula Hall, Rowe Hall, Tracy House, Welch House.
School Population
Boys and Girls
Grades
9-12 with a PG program
Number of Students in the school
424 (96 international)
Teacher/Student ratio
1:6
ESL Programs
Only during the summer
Colleges and Universities attended by Kimball Union classes of 2004-2006
Most of the U.S State Colleges and Universities (such as University of California, Ohio State, Penn State and hundreds of other top universities). Art Institute of Colorado, and Philadelphia, most of Boston Colleges and Universities, George Washington University, New York University, Most of U.S State Universities, Seattle Universtity, U.S Coast Guard, Military, Merchant Marine Academy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Tuition fees
Approx. $42,500
Starting dates
- Fall: early September
- Spring: early January
Other services offered
- Airport transfer and greeting service
- Orientation service upon arrival
- Assistance in acquiring books and material
- Help with holiday accommodation
- Help with travel services during holidays
- Regular academic progress reports each trimester
Extracurricular Activities
17 different sports, Class trips and travel experiences; 3-week exchange program for 10 students every year with a Craighouse school in Santiago, Chile. Over spring break every other year 17 students can travel through India over 16 days. We bring up a group over spring break and go to Costa Rica.
Contact Info
- Kimball Union Academy
- 57 Main Street
- Meriden, NH 03770
Closest International and Local Airports
- Boston Logan International Airport (2.5 hrs)