At a Glance

at a glance 2012

STUDENTS ACADEMICS LEADERSHIP SPIRIT ATHLETICS SUMMER ALUMNI

Culver provides the best whole person education in the country and is the only school to offer an intentional and differentiated leadership program for its young women and young men. When thoughtful educators discuss the qualities necessary for success in today’s world, they end up describing Culver.

I am grateful for the support of our Legion Board of Directors in making this publication possible. Culver has been around for more than a century, and its alumni speak volumes for the success of its programs.

John Buxton, Head of Schools

UNIQUE DIVERSE TALENTED

802 57% 43%

Total enrollment is

of which

are male

and

92% 18% and

Legacy students: 14.0%

2008-2009

are female

live on campus as boarding students are legacies.

14.6%

17.9%

2009-2010

16.3%

2010-2011

2011-2012

39

states + District of Columbia

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin

32

countries

Australia Canada China Colombia Croatia Denmark Ecuador Egypt France Germany Guatemala Haiti Hong Kong Hungary Ireland Japan Korea Kuwait Liberia Mexico Netherlands Nicaragua Nigeria Philippines Saudi Arabia Spain Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania United Kingdom Venezuela Vietnam

22%

of the student body is

international

SUCCESSFUL PREPARED LEADERS

100%

matriculation

to colleges & universities including:

American University Arizona State University Boston University Bowling Green State University Brown University Butler University Carnegie Mellon University Colorado College Colorado State University Columbia University Concordia University Cornell College Cornell University Davidson College DePauw University Duke University Earlham College Emory University Florida Southern University Furman University Georgetown University Harvard University Indiana University John Carroll University Lake Forest College Lawrence University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Miami University Michigan State University New York University Northeastern University Northern Illinois University Ohio University

Pennsylvania State University Princeton University Purdue University Rochester Institute of Technology Rhodes College Sewanee University Southern Methodist University St. Lawrence University Stanford University Syracuse University Texas Christian University The George Washington University The University of North Carolina The University of Texas Trinity University United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of California at Los Angeles University of Chicago University of Colorado University of Connecticut University of Dayton University of Denver University of Miami University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of San Diego University of Southern California Villanova University Virginia Military Institute Washington and Lee University Yale University

Tuition is

$38,000

compared with an average of $45,340 among peer group schools, most of which are located on the East Coast.

Culver’s Midwest location allows for a slightly lower tuition rate.

financial aid awarded

for the 2010-2011 school year totaled

$9.2 milli0n

with the average award being

46%

$25,166

of students benefit from some type of financial aid

CHALLENGING INNOVATIVE ELITE

9:1 20

studentteacher ratio

14 average class size

advanced placement classes Art History Biology Calculus Chemistry Economics English Language English Literature Environmental Science European History French Language German Language Government Latin Music Theory Physics B Physics C Spanish Language Statistics U.S. History World History

In 2011, Culver students took AP exams, with an average score of

516 290

college graduates have been part of the intern program since 1984.

3.8 5

3.8

4 3 2 1

Of our

96

full and part-time faculty members, hold a master’s degree, hold a Ph.D.,

85% 8 44 and

88

faculty have been at Culver for 10 or more years.

faculty

have benefitted from professional development funding since 2005.

The Culver academic experience includes unique opportunities for students to travel abroad, participate in academic clubs and competitions, and explore their sense of innovation. · Global Studies Institute · Ron Rubin School for the Entrepreneur · Quizbowl Team · Health & Wellness · ESOL Program

CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY

218

leadership positions

CMA uses the military model to educate and train its cadets in practical leadership. While maintaining its focus on academic, athletic, and extracurricular excellence, CMA integrates hands-on leadership with every campus endeavor.

Abundant opportunities for advancement within the Culver leadership structure occur throughout the year, including parade and retreat seasons, winter drill, four annual ceremonies, and CAR (Corps Annual Review) each March.

A specialized New Cadet Program provides a comprehensive introduction and training for success at Culver for all new cadets.

ARTILLERY BAND INFANTRY TROOP

CULVER GIRLS ACADEMY

172

prefect positions The CGA prefect system educates, inspires and prepares young women to lead within the Culver community and in the future, the world.

Freshman Year

STRENGTH OF FRIENDSHIP

Sophomore Year

KNOWLEDGE AND TRADITION

Junior Year

STRENGTH AND JUSTICE

Senior Year

SERVICE AND SUCCESS The Culver Girls Academy program provides our young women with a culture of leadership, comaraderie, ethics, and community-oriented action.

With three rotations per year, CGA’s prefectorial system gives girls valuable opportunities to serve in leadership roles for their dormitory and their school community at large.

CGA seniors culminate their Culver experience with a Senior Service Practicum, a project that serves their community.

NURTURING WORLDWIDE GIVING

spiritual life Culver encourages each student’s search for identity, wisdom, courage and joy through an experiential and intellectual approach.

6 8

spiritual life options Roman Catholic Mass Protestant Worship Jewish Prayer

Muslim Prayer Chapel After Hours Constructive Meditation

youth programs Real Talk Protestant Youth Group Praise Band Catholic Youth Group

Culver nurtures the spiritual life of a diverse community through worship opportunities, innovative course design, pastoral care, and attention to the spiritual formation of the individual.

Religious-based academic courses are also offered through the Wellness and Humanities departments.

Confirmation Class Quranic Studies Arabic Club Catholic Music

giving back

6,120

service hours

given by the Class of 2011

Special events and philanthropic involvements have included Christian Retreats Christian Concerts 30-hour Famine

Relay For Life Nursing Home Visits Culver Boys & Girls Club

spring break in mission

7

22

states and countries

From New Orleans to Mexico, from Ireland to Rome, Spring Break in Mission takes students all over the world to experience the sights, sounds, and rhythm of life beyond Culver.

Also - currently used elsewhere (Academics spread)

Each spring, about 100 Culver students spend their break in service-learning and cultural exchange opportunities all over the world. It’s a short trip with a big impact and one more way to introduce students to life beyond Culver.

1,200

Since 1988, more than

students

have participated.

COMPETITIVE SPIRITED FUN

18 17

boys’ sports girls’ sports

70% of students were involved in at least one of 58 interscholastic sports.

In 2010-2011,

Athletic accomplishments: Class 3A Boys Basketball Runner-up Class 5A Boys Hockey Championship Individual Girls Cross Country, Track Champion Nationally Ranked Women’s Fencer Boys Lacrosse #1 in the Midwest

With a wide range of offerings and three seasons, Culver students participate in competitive, high-level sports as well as try new athletic endeavors for the first time.

Culver’s athletic and recreational facilities include playing fields, two ice rinks, a golf course, state-of-the-art crew and equestrian facilities, and a fitness center.

In addition to competitive athletics, Culver students participate in

activities & clubs American Indian Club Art Club Badminton Club Bible Study Boy Scouts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Campus Live Catholic Confirmation CGA Drill Team Chemistry Club Chinese Club Community Service Council Computer Club Culver Pipes & Drums Dancevision Diversity Council Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fleet Volunteer Garden Futbol Intramural Green Life Horsemanship

Junior States of America Leadership Committee for Africa Living History Math Forum Model United Nations Paintball Club Pre-Architecture 101 Quizbowl Team Quranic Studies Real Talk Relay For Life Roll Call (Yearbook) Sin Fronteras Skeet/Trap Shooting Speech Club Stamp Club The Quill Theatre Thespian Club The Vedette (Newspaper) Venture Crew

UNIQUE LIFE-CHANGING UNFORGETTABLE

In the summer of 2011 , Culver Summer Schools & Camps had

UPPER CAMP

1,392 41 39

from

WOODCRAFT CAMP

Summer Schools & Camps tie directly into enrollment at the Academies. The percentage of current boarding school students who attended a summer program is:

participants states and

countries, ranging in age from

7-17 38%

Founded in

1902,

Culver Summer Schools & Camps is a fun-filled, naturally beautiful 1,800-acre setting where more than 1,350 young people from around the world, develop positive self-esteem through accomplishment and self- discipline. It is a high-challenge/ high-support environment for learning leadership skills that improve personal confidence.

Camps offered: WOODCRAFT CAMP 6 weeks • boys + girls • ages 9-13 • more than 65 electives UPPER CAMP 6 weeks • boys + girls • ages 13-17 • more than 65 electives JUNIOR WOODCRAFT CAMP 5 days • boys + girls • ages 7-9 MINI CAMPS 3 days • boys + girls • ages 7-9 • April, May, & October FAMILY CAMP 1 week • beautiful 1800-acre campus on Lake Maxinkuckee HALLOWEEN CAMP 2 days • boys + girls • ages 7-12 • pumpkin carving, trick-or-treat, hayrides and more

INVOLVED WORLDWIDE GENEROUS

At the conclusion of the giving year on June 30, 2011, Culver’s endowment was

million

in millions

$300

$191.7 ’09-’10 Fiscal Year

’10-’11 Fiscal Year

$299.1

$181.8 ’08-’09 Fiscal Year

$281.5

The Culver Fund raised

$200 $100

$299

’11-’12 Fiscal Year

$5.8 million

3,175

in 2010-2011, with gifts from

donors.

The $5.8 million in Culver Fund gifts was donated by the following constituencies:

Academies Alumni

15.5% 11.3%

43.1%

24.1%

Summer School Alumni Parents RU Light Foundation Auction Miscellaneous

3.1% 2.8%

Reunion 2011 was attended by

544

alumni representing

Culver Clubs, the alumni network, is strong and active in

36 12 and

U.S. cities

countries

13

classes.

The Culver Mission Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual — mind, spirit, and body through an integrated curriculum that emphasizes the cultivation of character.

This publication was produced in cooperation with The Culver Legion, the alumni association of the Academies.

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