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What Wayland Academy is all about
Wayland Academy is a coeducational school serving grades 9-12 since 1855 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Wayland’s small population of 200 students and 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio provide intimate classes and outstanding guidance and teaching. The school features an elite writing program, an ELL program for non-native English speakers, and 15 Advanced Placement (AP) classes for students eager to earn early college credit. Wayland also offers 18 competitive sports, a theater and music program, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities such as special weekend events, performances, and activities in nearby Madison and Milwaukee.
Student life on Wayland’s campus is vibrant, friendly, and exciting. Young alumni continuously report that graduating and saying goodbye to Wayland is difficult, but college is easy due to the academic preparation and life skills they learned at Wayland. It is the ideal setting for college preparation and for making lifelong friends in a small community.
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Associations we are a member of
  • United States of America NAIS - National Association of Independent Schools
  • United States of America TABS - The Association of Boarding Schools
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Admissions Contact

Lindsay Knaup
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A rigorous boarding school for talented and passionate students in grades 9 through 12.

Calendar & fees

Award scholarships? No
Is there financial assistance available for this program? Yes

Main Campus Location of this program

Institution Name: Wayland Academy
Address: 101. University Ave. - (Maps)
Zip/Postal Code: 53916
City/Location: BEAVERDAM
Country: United States
State/Province: Wisconsin
Telephone: (920) 885-3373
Fax: (920) 887-3373
About this program:
Founded in 1855, Wayland Academy is a coeducational school serving grades 9-12 in the town of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Wayland has a small population of 196 students and an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school features an elite writing program, an ELL program for students seeking extra assistance with English, and 15 Advanced Placement (AP) programs for those eager to earn college credit early. It also offers 18 competitive sports teams, a theater and music program, and a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Wayland provides an ideal setting for college preparation and for making lifelong friends in a small community.
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Foundation Year: 1855

Other Campuses Locations of this program

Specialty

  • Other

School type

  • Private schools

Accommodation offered to students

  • In campus

Support Programs

  • ESL: Classes
  • College Counseling
  • Study Skills Assistance
  • Writing Center

Interscholastic Sports

  • Water Sports
    • Swimming
  • Other Sports
    • Track and Field
    • Cross-Country Running
  • Racquet Sports
    • Tennis
  • Ball Games
    • Volleyball
    • Softball
    • Soccer
    • Golf
    • Football
    • Field Hockey
    • Basketball
    • Baseball
  • Indoor Sports
    • Cheerleading
  • Winter Sports
    • Ice Hockey

Our Location

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin is a scenic small town that is two hours north of Chicago, Illinois and 30 minutes east of Madison, Wisconsin.
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Miscellaneous Information

Closest airport: Madison, Wisconsin
Airport pick-up service? Yes
Airport return service? Yes
Principal student nationalities represented at Wayland Academy?>: American
Library? Yes
Access to a computer or the internet? Yes
Cafeteria? Yes
Offer on-campus work opportunities? No
Disability Services:
  • Services for the mobility impaired

Athletics:
  • Baseball (Men)
  • Basketball (Men and Women)
  • Cross Country (Men and Women)
  • Equestrian (Men and Women)
  • Field Hocking (Women)
  • Football (American) (Men)
  • Golf (Men and Women)
  • Skiing (Snow) (Men and Women)
  • Soccer (Men and Women)
  • Softball (Women)
  • Swimming (Men and Women)
  • Tennis (Men and Women)
  • Volleyball (Women)

GLBT-Friendly: Yes

About your school

Student enrollment: Small
School setting: In between Rural and Urban
Other school options:
  • No religious affiliation
  • Co-ed (men and women)

International Student Admissions

Selectivity: Somewhat Selective (admits 1/3 to 2/3 of applicants)
Open admissions policy: No
Admissions rate: 65.00%
Testing requirements:
  • SAT I: Optional
  • ACT: Optional
  • SAT II/Achievement: Optional
  • ASSET: Optional
  • GMAT: Optional
  • GRE: Optional
  • LSAT: Optional
  • MCAT: Optional
  • DAT: Optional
English proficiency test: Required
Minimum TOEFL:
Minimum IELTS:
Graduation rate: 85.00%

Useful Links

Price table: http://www.wayland.org/admission/affording-a-wayland-education/
Start dates: http://www.wayland.org/parents/calendar/