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Penguins to Physics, Poetry to Programming

With so much going on, your best bet to capture the essence of Cushing is a visit to campus. Here are some facts to give you a head start on the fact-finding tour (and they’re just the tip of the iceberg…which of course is home to our mighty Penguins.

Facts at a Glance
Founded1865
Coed Since1865
Grades`9-12 & PG
Number of Students450
Boarding Students371
Boys / Girls55% / 45%
States Represented28
Countries Represented28
Student/Faculty Ratio8:1
Average Class Size12
Tuition 2006-2007Boarding $42,000
Day $30,600
Varsity Sports:23
Junior Varsity Sports23
Performing Arts Events21
Visual Arts Offerings:15
Most Famous AlumBette Davis ’26
Miles from Boston62
School MascotThe Penguin
School ColorsPurple & White
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