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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?

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.

Exeter Stories

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Poet and writer Saeed Jones served as the keynote speaker for the Exeter's annual observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read more >>

I think if there was any place I wanted to be today to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, it would be with young people, it would be with educators, and it would be with people who live and learn in communities.
Saeed Jones, keynote speaker

Passing time takes on a whole new meaning when Mr. Thomas catches up to you on the path.

CONGRATS to Alyssa Xu '21 and Ayush Noori '20, recipients of the 2025 Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford.

Isaiah Reese '25 chosen to play in All-America football game.

Shout it out for Instructor of Science John Blackwell, one of the newly minted awardees of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

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

See Financial Aid & Tuition