Founded in 1844, Wyoming Seminary is a four-year, coeducational, day and boarding school that serves a truly global population. More than 100 international students from 35 countries - which represents 24% of the Upper School population - attend Sem.
The average class size at Wyoming Seminary is about nine students, allowing our world-class faculty to provide personalized, hands-on instruction.
Wyoming Seminary's signature programs include three academic concentrations - Climate Science and Sustainability, STEM/STEAM, Humanities and Global Studies - which allow students to focus their work in specialized fields while developing a portfolio and working closely with a concentration advisor.
Offering 22 interscholastic sports teams, Wyoming Seminary's robust athletic program has achieved local, national and even international success. About 75% of students participate in at least one sport.
Many of Wyoming Seminary's art shows and classes are housed at the Kirby Center for Creative Arts, opened in 2014, which contains a 600-seat concert hall, a two-story art gallery and multiple studios, classrooms and other spaces.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Yearly Tuition (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students): $62,800
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $29,900
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Wyoming Seminary Upper School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Learning Difference Programs
Mild learning differences
n/a
Year Founded
1844
1907
Campus Size
22 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
424 students
315 students
% International Students
24%
21%
% Students ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
37%
67%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Appropriate tops include collared shirt, polo, blouse, sweater, turtleneck, dress; appropriate pants include khakis, colored denim or dress pants
Appropriate tops include collared shirt, polo, blouse, sweater, turtleneck, dress; appropriate pants include khakis, colored denim or dress pants
Casual
Average Class Size
9 students
12
* National Avg. »
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
72%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$100 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
(ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
$62,800
$68,800
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$29,900
$37,000
% Students on Financial Aid
60%
40%
Admissions
Director of Admissions
Keith Fischer
Associate Director of Admissions
Regina Allen (international)
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
24
18
Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP Computer ScienceAP Environmental Science
AP European HistoryAP French - Language and Culture
AP Government and PoliticsAP Language and Composition
AP LatinAP Macroeconomics
AP Music TheoryAP Physics C
AP PrecalculusAP Seminar in American History
AP Seminar in American StudiesAP Spanish - Language and Culture
AP Spanish - Literature and CultureAP Statistics
AP Studio - DesignAP Studio - Drawing
AP US HistoryAP World History: Modern
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
60
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
3D Printing ClubArtisan Club
Asian Culture ClubAviation Club
Baking ClubBible Club
Blue CrewBlue Key
Classics ClubClimate Science and Sustainability
Community Service ClubCrossword Puzzle Club
Dude. Be NiceEngineering Club
Environmental ClubEnvirothon
History ClubHOSA
Humanities and Global StudiesInternational Club
Investing ClubKnight Squire Program
LABLanguage Center
Levi SpraguesMath Center
Peer TutoringPRISM
Puppet ClubRAs
Science Research GroupSem Against Animal Cruelty
SEMDMSEMFEM
Ski ClubSLAM
Sports Careers ClubSTEM Club
Student GovernmentStudents of Color Alliance
The Opinator newspaperThe Wyoming yearbook
True BlueValeo Verde
Writing Center
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports ClubPing Pong Club
College Matriculation
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Penn State University
30
University of Pittsburgh
20
Bucknell University
14
University of Pennsylvania
14
United State Naval Academy
13
Wilkes University
11
Drexel University
10
New York University
10
Temple University
10
University of Scranton
8
School Notes
- Wyoming Seminary's core values include a passion for leading, learning and serving; integrity; respect; responsibility; and soundness of mind, body and spirit.
- LD types supported: Mild learning differences
- Wyoming Seminary Upper School accreditations: Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges; the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS);
- School Motto: Verum, Pulchrum, Bonum
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wyoming Seminary Upper School cost?
Wyoming Seminary Upper School's tuition is approximately $62,800 for boarding students and $29,900 for day students.
What schools are Wyoming Seminary Upper School often compared to?
Wyoming Seminary Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercersburg Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Wyoming Seminary Upper School offer?
Wyoming Seminary Upper School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Wrestling.
Does Wyoming Seminary Upper School offer a summer program?
Yes, Wyoming Seminary Upper School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What is Wyoming Seminary Upper School's ranking?
Wyoming Seminary Upper School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Wyoming Seminary Upper School?
The application deadline for Wyoming Seminary Upper School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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I believe "Sem" is special because it is not a boarding school in the strictest sense. Half of the students at Sem live nearby and commute while the other half live on campus. . .
One aspect that makes Sem unique is Society Day. It is a campus wide event at the end of the school year. The students divide up into four teams and participate in a variety of. . .
Diversity was and still is a huge aspect of the boarding school! The ability to learn from countless cultures and people allowed me to expand my horizon and my worldview. It made me a better. . .
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