Fork Union Military Academy vs. Hargrave Military Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Fork Union Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Hargrave Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Overview
Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia, is a Christian, college preparatory, military-style boarding school for young men in Grades 7 through 12 and postgraduates.
Fork Union was founded in 1898 and has a rich tradition promoting character, leadership, and scholarship.
Located in Southwest Virginia, Hargrave Military Academy is a premier college prep school that utilizes the military model to promote structure, accountability and character.
Hargrave offers a 'How to Study' program, discipline, and challenging college preparatory classes in a meaningful, structured environment for each student. The "whole-person" is addressed at Hargrave.
Development of academic excellence, personal responsibility, fitness, and moral character are important goals for each Cadet.
Opportunities for personal achievement lead each Cadet to a more successful, rewarding life.
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences with limited resource assistance
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Year Founded
1898
1909
Students Body
Total Students
221 students
186 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
40%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
11
15
Grade 8 Students
9
15
Grade 9 Students
33
30
Grade 10 Students
52
30
Grade 11 Students
65
40
Grade 12 Students
51
40
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
68%
25%
Average Class Size
12
12
Number of AP Classes
12
7
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:6
Average SAT score
1110
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Formal
(Military uniform)
(Military uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,350
$42,000
Tuition Notes
Day Students: $20,350
US Boarding Students: $33,940
International Boarding Students: $42,190
Tuition includes room & board and uniforms.
% on Financial Aid
65%
65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,000
$15,000
Acceptance Rate
55%
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Admissions Director
Tripp Billingsley
Christy Lipscomb
Admissions Associate
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Ben Wall
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
23
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Bagpipers, Band, Boy Scouts of America, Breakfast Club - Christian Study Group, Chess Club, Choir, Chorale, Computer Gaming Club, Dramatics, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fishing Club, Global Citizens Club, Honor Council, Interact Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Orienteering, Quadrille Club, Retan Rifles, School Newspaper, School Yearbook, Scuba Club, Woodworking Club
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