Admission

From the Dean


We are so pleased that you are interested in Hotchkiss. No doubt you have something in common with the many students the admission office meets each year – these students are certain that more out of school and more out of life are possible.

Giving our students incredible opportunity is what Hotchkiss is about. Living in the midst of that sweeping opportunity and being ready and encouraged to embrace it are at the core of the Hotchkiss experience.

Hotchkiss is a world-class school with a small-town feel. Our students come from 38 states and 25 countries, and 41 percent of the student body are students of color. We have a tradition founded in 1891, 597 students with a broad range of talents and interests, and a curriculum with the choices, advantages, and intensity of a large school. Yet, we also have a 5:1 student-teacher ratio, and the care, support, and guidance offered only in a close-knit community small enough for everyone to know one another.

With approximately 37% of our students receiving financial assistance from an aid budget of $8.55 million, we are able to bring students to this campus who would not have been able to attend otherwise. We are committed to making Hotchkiss affordable to as many students as possible.

Choosing the school that is right for you is a process that requires care and patience. The best way to know if Hotchkiss is right for you is to learn about us and let us get to know you, too. We encourage you to visit our campus. My colleagues and I are very interested in speaking with you and your family about Hotchkiss and about boarding school in general. Please feel free to call us, or submit our online inquiry form to request more information about a Hotchkiss education.

Thank you for visiting our site. We hope to see you on campus soon!

Sincerely,

Jane Reynolds
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid