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For more than two centuries, Emma Willard School has been a preeminent school for girls, building a proud legacy of leaders who leverage their education to serve and shape the world. Together, we are advancing a vision of purposeful courage and informed action.
Emma Willard School, originally called Troy Female Seminary and often referred to simply as Emma, is an independent university-preparatory day and boarding school for young women, located in Troy, New York, on Mount Ida, offering grades 9–12 and postgraduate coursework.
Emma Willard School is a historic, inclusive, and prestigious private boarding and day school for girls, grades nine to 12. Founded in 1814 by Emma Hart Willard, it was the first school of higher learning for young women in the United States and remains a trailblazer in girls’ education.
At Emma Willard School, we are committed to making the cost of our learning and living experience as clear and manageable as possible for families. The annual cost to attend Emma Willard for the 2024–2025 academic year is: Our boarding rate is inclusive of tuition, dining, rooming, and laundry. Our day rate is inclusive of tuition and dining.
Admissions - Emma Willard School boarding and day school for girls in grades 9–12 in Troy, New York
Operating budget: $22,648,062. Endowment as of 8/22/23: $175.9 million. School Profile - Emma Willard School boarding and day school for girls in grades 9–12 in Troy, New York.
The History of Emma Willard School. This timeline highlights key dates and moments in our long history as the first institution of higher learning for girls. A wealth of documents, photographs, and records may be accessed by contacting the Emma Willard School Archives.
