Kimball Union Academy

Meriden, New Hampshire · Day and boarding · Co-ed · Grades 9–12, PG

Kimball Union Academy is a boarding and day school in Meriden, New Hampshire, founded in 1813 and serving grades 9–12 plus a postgraduate year. About 340 students attend, roughly three-quarters of them boarders, from 24 states and 23 countries. The school lists 130 courses including 20 AP courses, a 6:1 student-faculty ratio and average classes of about 10, on a 1,300-acre campus. International students take regular classes and meet one-on-one with a full-time ESL specialist. Applicants submit test scores, recommendations and an interview; Early Decision closes December 1, 2026 and Regular Decision February 1, 2027.

• Founded 1813
• About 76% of students board
• 20 AP courses among 130 course offerings
• Student-faculty ratio 6:1, average class size 10
• 1,300-acre campus with trails and an indoor turf field