The Purnell Difference
Why Purnell?
You’ll feel right at home in Purnell’s family-like living and learning community where self-discovery and transformation happen together and organically.
94of students say their self-confidence has improved
96of students and recent grads now know their academic strengths, weaknesses and interests
Our Founding Guidelines
Safe, Friendly & Supportive
Words used most by current and former students to describe Purnell
Nestled Amidst 83-Acres of Rolling Hills
The campus is secure and peaceful, and yet only one hour from New York City and two hours from Philadelphia.
Our individualized approach to learning is different than you have experienced before.
Customize your academic goals and growth according to your gifts, talents and interests.
Learning at Purnell happens in the classroom, in the dorms, on the stage,
on the fields, and in the community.
on the fields, and in the community.