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Be You. Become Who You Want to Be.

Kimball Union Academy, or KUA, is a boarding and day school in New Hampshire's Upper Valley, offering high school students with a transformational education that places individual growth and development at its core. 
We may be one of the oldest boarding schools in the nation, but we are unbound by tradition. Innovative in nature and forward-thinking in our approach, we stay true to our mission to create a deep sense of belonging for all members of our community as they develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.

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Important Dates

  • Feb
    1

    Application Deadline

    Applications received after February 1 will be considered on a rolling basis.
  • Feb
    1

    Financial Aid Deadline

    Applications received after February 1 will be placed on a waiting list until funds become available.
  • Mar
    10

    Admission Decision Day

    Candidates who submit their applications by February 1 will be notified of their decision.
  • Apr
    10

    Admission Reply Deadline

    Deadline for accepted candidates to formally accept their offer of admission.
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In Their Own Words

In their own words, Kimball Union Academy students share their experiences, favorite activities, and what they love most about the school, as well as offer advice to incoming students.


KUA By the Numbers

  • 10

    Students in an average class keeps courses small and engaging.

  • 10

    Miles to Lebanon Airport with flights to Boston and NYC.

  • 12

    Miles to Dartmouth College where students regularly visit for academic, cultural, and athletic experiences.

  • 40,000

    Square-foot indoor, heated turf field means year-round fun and games.

  • 6:1

    Student-faculty ratio gives everyone a chance to form meaningful relationships.

  • 78%

    Of full-time teaching faculty hold an advanced degree but all are lifelong learners.

  • 130

    Unique course offerings encourage students to try something new.

  • 1300

    Acre campus gives us room to explore and space to breathe.

  • 1813

    Year founded, making it one of the nation's oldest boarding schools.

  • 20

    AP courses challenge students in multiple subjects.

  • 21

    Interscholastic sports offer students a chance to play at every skill level.

  • 24

    U.S. states represented offers new friends from far and near.

  • 23

    Countries represented among our awesome, global student body.

  • 340

    Unique and kind students live and learn at KUA.

  • 76

    Percent of students board and our day students are "boarders who sleep at home."

  • 13

    Miles of mountain biking and Nordic ski trails for year-round adventure.

  • 19

    Sheep on the KUA farm who lend their wool to snuggly mittens.
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Office of Admission
603-469-2100 
admission@kua.org
7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden NH, 03770
phone: (603) 469-2000
info@kua.org