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The Exeter Experience
An Exeter experience 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?

Academic Excellence

Collaborative learning inspires you to be your best self and fulfill a life of empathy and purpose.

Applying to Exeter

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

Life on Campus

Join a community working toward a greater understanding of each other and the world.

Rawson announces plan to retire in 2026

Principal tells students ‘the time is right for me and for the school, to make the transition to new leadership.’

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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

Go figure

$26M

Total financial assistance awarded this year

Financial Aid & Tuition
700

Acres our campus in southern New Hampshire encompasses

Our Campus
243

Years of educating students, established in 1781

History & Traditions
12:1

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

Harkness

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