Admissions

Our application process

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We Want to get to know you!

If you reside outside of our contracting towns and wish to discover more about the Academy, to get started, please complete our online inquiry form. This will add you to our database, allowing us to get to know you better and keep you updated on admissions events and other important information.

Who should apply and when

Domestic students who reside outside of our contracting towns wishing to attend the Academy are required to complete our application and pay the tuition rate set for the school year. While we accept applications on a rolling basis, we encourage applicants to submit their materials by December 1st. This is important because several key events in January are designed to help freshmen integrate into the community. For upperclassmen, submitting by this date also makes it easier to schedule meetings with school counselors and access support while classes are still in session. Please contact the admissions office at [email protected] or 603-437-5200 x 1265 to help you during any part of the application process.

If you live or just moved to any of the six sending towns you do not need to apply with the application. For a list of our sending towns, please click here. Please contact the registrar at [email protected] or 603-437-5200 x 1177 to get registered.

International students wishing to attend the Academy should visit our International Student Program page for next steps.

Tuition Rates

Regular education tuition for domestic students for the 2025-2026 school year is $17,226.

Regular education tuition for international students for the 2025-2026 school year is $19,900.

transfer mentor program

The Transfer Student Group is made up of school counselors, student mentors and transfer students. The group’s mission is to ease the adjustment for transfer students to Pinkerton by providing opportunities for new students to meet others and thus feel more comfortable and connected here. The group meets on a regular basis during the day throughout the school year. The student mentors serve as campus guides and mentors to the transfer students. Many of the mentors transferred to Pinkerton as underclassmen themselves. They provide valuable insight into student life at Pinkerton Academy and what it means to be an Astro.

Who is considered a transfer student?
A transfer student is typically someone who has moved from one school to another, often mid-year or after completing part of their education at a different institution. If this describes you and you're interested in joining the program, please inquire during registration.

Financial assistance

Pinkerton Academy accepts funds awarded to domestic families who apply for the NH Education Tax Credit program and the NH Education Freedom Accounts program.

NH Education Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Education Tax Credit (ETC) scholarships through the Children's Scholarship Fund New Hampshire help New Hampshire students attend schools that best meet their learning needs. To learn more about the NH Education Tax Credit program click here. Applications are accepted from the beginning of March through mid-July each year.

NH Education Freedom Accounts Program

The Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) program was created by the State of New Hampshire to help expand educational opportunities for New Hampshire children. To learn more about the NH Education Freedom Accounts program click here. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.