Christian boys' boarding school (7–12) in Virginia with military structure, small classes, and specialized support for learning differences
Fork Union Military Academy is a Christian, college-preparatory boarding school for boys in Grades 7–12 and postgraduates located in Fork Union, Virginia. Founded in 1898, the school combines military structure with academics and serves students with mild learning differences through its Learning Difference Programs, offering support for those who benefit from a structured environment and individualized attention.
The academy features small class sizes (average 12 students), with 68% of faculty holding advanced degrees. Students have access to dual enrollment courses, AP classes, and a wide range of sports and extracurricular activities including academics clubs, military drill, martial arts, and the arts. The all-boys boarding environment and formal dress code emphasize discipline, character development, and leadership—elements that can support students who thrive with clear structure and peer accountability.
Tuition ranges from $20,350 for day students to $33,940–$42,190 for boarding students, with 65% of students receiving financial aid (average grant: $14,000). The school's membership in the Association of Military Colleges and Schools and The Association of Boarding Schools reflects its accreditation and commitment to best practices in residential education.
| Year Founded | 1898 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,350 |
| Tuition Notes | Day Students: $20,350 US Boarding Students: $33,940 International Boarding Students: $42,190 |
| Total Students | 221 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
| Admissions Director | Tripp Billingsley |
| Admissions Associate | cfbgsxwb@mailparser.io |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 55 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 65 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $14,000 |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| Percent of Students of Color | 40 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Diving · Drill Team · Football · Lacrosse · Marksmanship · Martial Arts · Riflery · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Winter Track · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Boy Scouts of America · Breakfast Club - Christian Study Group · Chess Club · Computer Gaming Club · Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Fishing Club · Global Citizens Club · Honor Council · Interact Club · National Honor Society · National Junior Honor Society · Quadrille Club · Retan Rifles · School Newspaper · School Yearbook · Scuba Club · Woodworking Club · Show More (1) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Bagpipers · Band · Choir · Chorale · Dramatics · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Orienteering |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Association of Military Colleges and Schools · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Baptist |
| School Calendar | www.forkunion.com/academics/academic-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $4,350 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1110 |