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The Exeter Experience
Exeter encourages you to discover your passions and purpose, to forge connections and friendships, and to unlock new ways to reach your ultimate potential — every day. Why Exeter?

Applying to Exeter

We care about your curiosity and your character — not your ability to pay. Learn about our need-blind admissions.

Our Campus

700 acres, the world's largest high school library and a Harkness table in every classroom. Explore.

This is Harkness

It’s more than a way to learn. It’s a way of life. Harkness starts in the classroom and extends to field, stage and common spaces.

Welcome, Principal Elliott!

Jenny Elliott begins her tenure as the 17th principal in the Academy’s 245-year history.

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Exeter's Global Initiatives summer trips stretch perspectives to new time zones, cultures.

"Every day was filled with fun conversations on the bus, thoughtful discussions on what we learned, and deeper heart-to-hearts at night. I have always described Harkness classes as transformative and unique in terms of how we bond with our peers and our instructors throughout the term. This trip, however, took that standard to a completely different level."

Audrey '28

We asked Exonians… What does youth from every quarter mean to you?

No inch is being missed in our makeover of the Academy Building, including the iconic bell tower.

'This is your day': Exeter sends off Class of 2026 in style.

Big Red boys crew ready for 187th Henley Royal Regatta.

Nearly half of our students receive financial aid. And a family's ability to pay the tuition is not a factor for admission. See Financial Aid & Tuition

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$29M

Total financial assistance awarded this year

Financial Aid & Tuition
12:1

Most Harkness classes are made up of 12 students and one teacher

Harkness
245

Years of educating students, established in 1781

History & Traditions
450+

Courses to explore at Exeter

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