at a glance2012

STUDENTSACADEMICSLEADERSHIPSPIRITATHLETICS SUMMERALUMNI

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

UNIQUEDIVERSETALENTED

802Total enrollment is

57%are male

43%

92%

18

of which

and

are female

live on campus as boarding students

and are legacies.

17.9%2011-201216.3%

2010-2011

14.6%2009-201014.0%

2008-2009

%Legacy students:

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

39states + District of Columbia

32 countries

of the student body is international

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

22%

SUCCESSFULPREPAREDLEADERS

100 matriculation

American UniversityArizona State UniversityBoston UniversityBowling Green State UniversityBrown UniversityButler UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityColorado CollegeColorado State UniversityColumbia UniversityConcordia UniversityCornell CollegeCornell UniversityDavidson CollegeDePauw UniversityDuke UniversityEarlham CollegeEmory UniversityFlorida Southern UniversityFurman UniversityGeorgetown UniversityHarvard UniversityIndiana UniversityJohn Carroll UniversityLake Forest CollegeLawrence UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMiami UniversityMichigan State UniversityNew York UniversityNortheastern UniversityNorthern Illinois UniversityOhio University

Pennsylvania State UniversityPrinceton University Purdue UniversityRochester Institute of TechnologyRhodes CollegeSewanee UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversitySt. Lawrence UniversityStanford UniversitySyracuse UniversityTexas Christian UniversityThe George Washington UniversityThe University of North Carolina The University of TexasTrinity UniversityUnited States Air Force AcademyUnited States Military AcademyUnited States Naval AcademyUniversity of California at Los AngelesUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of ColoradoUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of DaytonUniversity of DenverUniversity of MiamiUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaVillanova UniversityVirginia Military InstituteWashington and Lee UniversityYale University

to colleges & universities including:%

46

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

$9.2 milli0nfor the 2010-2011 school year totaled

with the average award being

$25,166of students benefit fromsome type of financial aid

%

CHALLENGINGINNOVATIVEELITE

9:1 student-teacher ratio

average class size

14

20advanced placement classesArt 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

516 AP exams, with an average score of3.8

college graduates290

have been part of the intern program since 1984.

54

321

3.8

44

9685Of our full and part-time

faculty members,hold a master’s degree,

and faculty have been at Culver for 10 or more years.

The Culver academic experience includes unique opportunities forstudents 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

%

have benefitted from professional development funding since 2005.

8hold a Ph.D.,

88faculty

CULVERMILITARYACADEMY

218 leadership positionsCMA 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.

ARTILLERYBAND

INFANTRYTROOP

CULVERGIRLSACADEMY

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

Freshman YearSTRENGTH OF FRIENDSHIP

Sophomore YearKNOWLEDGE AND TRADITION

Junior YearSTRENGTH AND JUSTICE

Senior YearSERVICE 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.

NURTURINGWORLDWIDEGIVING

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

6 spiritual life optionsRoman Catholic Mass Muslim PrayerProtestant Worship Chapel After HoursJewish Prayer Constructive Meditation

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.

8 youth programsReal Talk Confirmation ClassProtestant Youth Group Quranic StudiesPraise Band Arabic ClubCatholic Youth Group Catholic Music

spring break in mission

Special events and philanthropic involvements have includedChristian Retreats Relay For LifeChristian Concerts Nursing Home Visits30-hour Famine Culver Boys & Girls Club

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.

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.

7states and22countries

1,200students

Since 1988, more than

have participated.

giving back

6,120service hours

given by the Class of 2011

Also - cur-rently used elsewhere

(Academics spread)

18

COMPETITIVESPIRITEDFUN

17boys’ sports

In 2010-2011,

girls’ sports

70%

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.

Athletic accomplishments:Class 3A Boys Basketball Runner-upClass 5A Boys Hockey ChampionshipIndividual Girls Cross Country, Track ChampionNationally Ranked Women’s FencerBoys Lacrosse #1 in the Midwest

were involved in at least one ofof students

interscholastic sports.58

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

activities & clubsIn addition to competitive athletics, Culver students participate in

UNIQUELIFE-CHANGINGUNFORGETTABLE

1,392participants

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

UPPER CAMP

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: 38

ranging in age from

7-17

from41 39states and

countries,

%

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.

1902,Founded in

Camps offered:WOODCRAFT CAMP6 weeks • boys + girls • ages 9-13 • more than 65 electives

UPPER CAMP6 weeks • boys + girls • ages 13-17 • more than 65 electives

JUNIOR WOODCRAFT CAMP5 days • boys + girls • ages 7-9 MINI CAMPS3 days • boys + girls • ages 7-9 • April, May, & October

FAMILY CAMP1 week • beautiful 1800-acre campus on Lake Maxinkuckee

HALLOWEEN CAMP2 days • boys + girls • ages 7-12 • pumpkin carving, trick-or-treat, hayrides and more

$299million

3,175

INVOLVEDWORLDWIDEGENEROUS

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

$100

$200

$300in millions

’08-’09Fiscal Year

’09-’10Fiscal Year

’10-’11FiscalYear

’11-’12Fiscal Year

$181

.8

$191

.7

$281

.5

$299

.1

The Culver Fund raised

$5.8million

in 2010-2011, with gifts from

donors.

Academies AlumniSummer School AlumniParentsRU Light FoundationAuctionMiscellaneous

43.1%

15.5%

11.3%

24.1%

3.1% 2.8%

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

3612

544Reunion 2011 was attended by

alumni representing

13classes.

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

U.S. cities

countriesand

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

culver.org

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.