Dunn School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $66,900
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $31,600
- Acceptance rate: 45%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Dunn School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 106 schools) for:
School Overview
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Tuition Cost
(Boarding Students)
(Financial aid and payment plans available. Learning Strategies is an additional fee of $17,000.)
(Day Students)
(Financial aid and payment plans available. Learning Strategies is an additional fee.)
(Includes tuition, room, board, and activities for 4 weeks.)
(Not available for Learning Strategies.)
Acceptance Rate
AP / Advanced Courses
Sports
Extracurriculars
Affinity Club, Badminton Club, Computer Science Club, Dance Company, Debate Club, Dormitory Council, Film Club, Peer Tutoring Association, Spirit Committee, Student Government, Surf Club, Sustainability Club, Youth 4 Direct Relief Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama/Theatre, Dunn School Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Biking, Pickle Ball, Swimming, Yoga
College Matriculation
School Notes
- LD types supported: Mild/Moderate Learning Differences
- Dunn School accreditations: TABS, NAIS, WBSA, SSATB, WASC
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mike Boone - Inventor of Boone Boards and highly successful serial entrepreneur.
- Justin Ching '07 - Film maker, professor at USC, and Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient.
- Nyuol Tong '10 - Founder/Publisher of The Bare Life Review and Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient.
- Yoky Matsuoka - Co-founder of Google X, CTO of Google Nest.
- Abu Danladi '19 - MLS recruit and Gatorade National Player of the Year. Currently playing for Nashville Soccer Club.
- Aiden Terry - Oscar-winning animater who worked with Kobe Bryant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dunn School cost?
Dunn School's tuition is approximately $66,900 for boarding students and $31,600 for day students.
What schools are Dunn School often compared to?
Dunn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cate School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Dunn School?
The acceptance rate of Dunn School is 45%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.
Who are famous alumni from Dunn School?
Dunn School famous alumni include: Mike Boone, Justin Ching '07, Nyuol Tong '10, Yoky Matsuoka, Abu Danladi '19 and Aiden Terry.
What sports does Dunn School offer?
Dunn School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
Does Dunn School offer a summer program?
Yes, Dunn School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Dunn School's ranking?
Dunn School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small average class sizes and Low student:teacher ratio.
When is the application deadline for Dunn School?
The application deadline for Dunn School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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