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Uniting goodness and knowledge since 1781

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?

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

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

Exeter Stories

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Beyond the table: Exonians kick off summer break with Global Initiatives trips.

It was a very special experience exploring a new country with 15 curious Exonians. We were all learners every step of the way. And for me, it was quite special observing firsthand the impact our global studies programs have on our students.
Principal Rawson, who chaperoned a Global Initiatives trip to Iceland.

Congratulations to Luvy Danielson '27, who has been invited to participate in the U.S. Field Hockey Junior Nationals in July.

The Academy Building's makeover is underway, a project that will renovate 45 classrooms, redesign Assembly Hall and introduce a state-of-the-art Design Lab.

Exeter's class of 2025 sets sail! Read the graduation story and watch the recap.

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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Go figure

$26M

Total financial assistance awarded this year

Financial Aid & Tuition

700

Acres our campus in southern New Hampshire encompasses

Our Campus

244

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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