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College Acceptances

At Gunston, college guidance is not about fitting students into a mold—it’s about matching each student’s unique intellect, passions, and character to the higher education environment where they will thrive. Our graduates don't just get accepted into top colleges and universities across the nation and around the globe; they arrive prepared to lead, create, research, and serve.

Trends & Insights: Where Our Herons Fly

A close analysis of our 2020–2026 acceptance data highlights the breadth of our curriculum and the individualized focus of our College Guidance program. Gunston graduates stand out across a remarkable range of disciplines and institutional models.

Acceptances 2020-2026

Below is the comprehensive list of colleges, universities, specialized institutes, and academies that have offered admission to Gunston graduates over the past seven academic years.

Ivy League & Selective Universities

Highlights: Columbia University, Cornell University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Wake Forest University, William & Mary

Gunston students consistently gain entry into the nation’s most competitive research universities. Our inquiry-based curriculum prepares students for high-level research and academic rigor.

Top Liberal Arts Colleges

Highlights: Amherst College, Bowdoin College, Dickinson College, Gettysburg College, Kenyon College, Skidmore College, Swarthmore College, Washington and Lee University, Williams College

Our seminar-style classes and close faculty mentorship translate seamlessly to premier liberal arts environments that emphasize discussion, critical writing, and undergraduate research.

STEM & Engineering Powerhouses

Highlights: Case Western Reserve, Clarkson University, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Reflecting our strong academic foundations in science and mathematics, an impressive number of seniors pursue rigorous programs in engineering, technology, and applied sciences.

Service & Maritime Academies

Highlights: U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Maine Maritime Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, SUNY Maritime, Texas A&M Galveston

Gunston’s emphasis on leadership, civic engagement, and global responsibility prepares graduates for dedicated public service and military careers.

Visual & Performing Arts

Highlights: Berklee College of Music, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Pratt Institute, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), The New School

Our vibrant fine arts and music programs nurture student creativity, culminating in world-class portfolio submissions, audition selections, and conservatory admissions.

Global & Regional Flagships

Highlights: University of Maryland (College Park & UMBC), Salisbury University, Towson University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Penn State, Virginia Tech, IE University (Spain), University of Toronto (Canada), Universiteit van Amsterdam (Netherlands)

From neighboring premier public flagships to prestigious international institutions across Europe and Canada, Gunston graduates earn admission to leading regional and global universities.