Stevenson is a coeducational, 912 day and boarding school located on California's Monterey Peninsula.
Our inspired education blends academic excellence with curiosity, joy, and challenge.
Students engage deeply in coursework, visual and performing arts, competitive athletics, and learning beyond the classroom.
Stevenson empowers students to grow as thinkers, leaders, and compassionate individuals with purpose and integrity.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
- Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $80,600
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $52,500
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
PK-12
6-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1952
1907
Campus Size
50 acres
125 acres
Colors
White, Green
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
Student Body
Enrollment
510 students
315 students
% Students of Color
29%
27%
% International Students
18%
21%
% Students Boarding
53%
67%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
63%
72%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$64.7 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$80,600
$68,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$52,500
$36,400
Tuition international students
$80,600
$59,000
% Students on Financial Aid
39%
39%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$41,150
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Michael Heyward
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
18
Courses
2D Design, Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Drawing, English Literature & Composition, French Language & Culture, Japanese Language & Culture, Latin, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics, Spanish Language & Culture, Studio Art, US History, World History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
28
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Asian/Asian American Student Union (A/AASU), Black Student Union (BSU), Business Club, Christian Club, Dogs of Stevenson, Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Green Key Student Ambassadors, History Club, LatinX Student Union (LSU), Mock Trial, Model United Nations (Model UN), Philanthropy Club, Prefects, Resident Activities Committee, Senior Forum, Spyglass (Yearbook), Student Council, Tusitala (Newspaper), Vailima (art and literary magazine), Wilderness Expedition Leader
Arts and Music Programs:
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
99%
Year: 2018 - 2022
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
New York University
29
Santa Clara University
27
University of California, Berkeley
27
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
20
University of Southern California
19
Loyola Marymount University
17
University of California, Santa Barbara
16
University of Colorado, Boulder
16
Boston University
15
University of California, Davis
14
School Notes
- Stevenson is a coeducational, grades 912 day and boarding school located in Pebble Beach, California, on the scenic Monterey Peninsula. Stevenson offers an inspired education where academic excellence is infused with curiosity, challenge, and joy.Students are engaged in a college-preparatory curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.Beyond the classroom, Stevenson offers vibrant programs in the visual and performing arts, competitive athletics across multiple sports, and a wide array of clubs, leadership opportunities, and outdoor experiences that take full advantage of our coastal location. A close-knit, inclusive community ensure every student is known, supported, and encouraged to grow. Whether day or boarding, students live and learn in an environment that values integrity, purpose, and personal growth.At Stevenson, education is about more than achievement - it's about becoming your most authentic self and preparing to lead a meaningful life.
- Stevenson School accreditations: California Association of Independent Schools; Western Association of Schools & Colleges, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
- School Motto: Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re
- School Mascot: Pirate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stevenson School cost?
Stevenson School's tuition is approximately $80,600 for boarding students and $52,500 for day students.
What sports does Stevenson School offer?
Stevenson School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo.
Does Stevenson School offer a summer program?
Yes, Stevenson School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Stevenson School?
The application deadline for Stevenson School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Every teacher is always accessible and they are always friendly. I felt so at home there. They also have a counseling center where they take ideas from students about how to improve the school psychologically. . .
RLS gave me the perfect gateway experience from high school to college. The living environment, the professors, the class structure and electives selections were stellar. Best all around experience of my life to date. . .
Stevenson is a stunning atmosphere both beauty and quality of life. The school is situated in Pebble Beach, on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. However, the scenery is not the most beautiful part about Stevenson. The. . .
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