Cotter Schools
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 7-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $48,000
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cotter Schools ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 99 schools) for:
School Overview
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Tuition Cost
(Boarding Students)
(All inclusive - tuition, room and board, insurance, activities, travel from local airport to school, sports fees and testing)
(Day Students)
Acceptance Rate
Celia Kaiser
AP / Advanced Courses
Sports
Extracurriculars
Bike Lab, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Cotter Chronicle, Cross Cultural Ministry Program, Debate Team, Drama Club, German Club, History Club, Ice Climbing, Intramural Sports, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model Legislature, Mountain Biking, Music Listening, Music Ministry, Musical Theatre, National Honor Society, One Act Plays, Outdoor Club, Parmies, Pep Band, Photography Club, Residential Life Council, Rock Climbing, Running Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Students for Students, Teen Press, Theater Productions, Yearbook Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton
College Matriculation
School Notes
- MISSION STATEMENT:
- Cotter Schools challenges students to achieve their full potential and use their lives in service of others.
- BELIEFS:
- As a Catholic Learning Community, we believe: God is present in all creation. Each person is valuable and deserves respect. Education prepares people to build a better world. In a community, everyone grows. ?
- Cotter opened its doors on September 5, 1911, and was named for Winona`s first bishop, Bishop Joseph Cotter. Originally, Cotter was a boys` school directed by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. In 1952, the Brothers turned the school's operation over to the diocese of Winona, and Cotter became co-educational, combining with Cathedral Girls` High School. In 2021 Cotter transitioned to serve students from 16 months through Grade 12. Through its many changes in the past 110-plus years, Cotter has never wavered in its motto, Vertitam Vereantur - "Let them Revere the Truth," and upholds the finest traditions in Catholic education.
- Cotter Schools accreditations: NCEA
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cotter Schools cost?
Cotter Schools's tuition is approximately $48,000 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Cotter Schools?
The acceptance rate of Cotter Schools is 93%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
What sports does Cotter Schools offer?
Cotter Schools offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Cotter Schools's ranking?
Cotter Schools ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students) and High percent faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Cotter Schools?
The application deadline for Cotter Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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