Emma Willard School Profile 2023–2024
Honoring its founder’s vision, Emma Willard School proudly fosters in each young woman a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.
Academic Curriculum
Number of course offerings: 144
Advanced Studies courses: 20
Average class size: 10 students
Student/teacher ratio: 7:1
Experiential Learning
130+ Practicum Experiences
65 Signature Projects
6 Emma Artists
39 Clubs
30 CEOs (Community Engagement Opportunities)
Faculty
Teaching Faculty: 49
Faculty with Advanced Degrees: 90%
House Parents: 12
Senior Administrators: 8
Advancement
Total contributions 2021-2022: $13,787,509 ($3,253,701 to The Emma Fund
Average Alumnae Individual Gift 2021-2022: $2,154
Donors who have given for 25 years or more: 631
1814 Association members: 284
Athletic Offerings
Fall:
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Winter:
Crew
Indoor Track
Basketball
Ski Racing
Spring:
Lacrosse
Softball
Outdoor Track
Crew
Accreditation & Affiliations
Emma Willard is accredited by The New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
First Fair Trade High School in the United States
International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The College Board
The National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Arts Programming
Visual Arts:
Ceramics
Drawing & Painting
Film & Video
Photography
Art (two levels)
Studio Art
Graphic Design
Media Arts (two levels)
3D Design
Dance:
Ballet (three levels)
Contemporary Dance (three levels)
Jazz Dance
Dance Company
Theatre:
Classes: Acting & Speech
Theatre Programs:
Fall Play, Winter Play, Technical Theatre Support (student techies)
Clubs-Campus Players (student run drama club)
Music:
Choir
Inner Choir
Semiquavers
Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Opera Appreciation
Voice Seminar
Private Lessons
Financial Information
Tuition Boarding: $69,970
Tuition Day: $43,600
Students on financial aid: 43%
Total financial aid: $5.9 million
Operating budget: $22,648,062
Endowment as of 8/22/23: $175.9 million
