Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA)
Maur Hill-Mount Academy (MH-MA) in Atchison, Kansas provides a respected education to students from across the United States and internationally. As a Catholic boarding and day school, students will experience a challenging and supportive atmosphere with a residential program that provides a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
MH-MA has a diverse student body that comes from several states and countries to be challenged, supported, and grow in a faith-filled college prep environment that sees 98% of graduates entering college.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Students: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $26,950
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $6,900
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1863
1907
Campus Size
90 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
208 students
300 students
% Students of Color
10%
25%
% International Students
25%
20%
% Students Boarding
45%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
55%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$3.2 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$26,950
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$6,900
$33,250
Tuition international students
$35,250
$54,500
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$22,750
$44,100
% Students on Financial Aid
54%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
72%
58%
Director of Admissions
Mrs. Anne Faucett
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
17
Courses
College Anatomy & Physiology, AP Calculus BC, AP History, College Algebra, College English, College Government, College Psychology, College Spanish
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
12
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Debate Club, Forensics Club, House System, International Club, Journalism, Robotics, Student Ambassador Program, Video Weekly News Report
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club, Photography, Theatre
Debate Club, Forensics Club, House System, International Club, Journalism, Robotics, Student Ambassador Program, Video Weekly News Report
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drama Club, Photography, Theatre
College Matriculation
Year: 2021
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Boston College
1
Kansas State University
1
Pennsylvania State University
1
University of California
1
University of Kansas
1
University of Michigan
1
University of Notre Dame
1
University of Pennsylvania
1
University of Texas
1
Vanderbilt University
1
School Notes
- Preparing students academically, socially, physically and spiritually
- 29 hours of college credit
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Safe, structured, and supportive campus, school, and dorms
- Academic, Athletic, art, & music programs
- 31 clubs and sports available
- Teacher Advisor Program
- International Students: ESL Program, TOEFL Prep (on site testing center)
- 5 athletic fields, 2 gyms, athletic center/weight room
- Academic Assistance Program
- 98% of graduates continue on to college
- Tuition assistance and payment plans available
- Maur Hill - Mount Academy (MH-MA) accreditations: North Central Association (NCA), Catholic Boarding Schools Association (CBSA), National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), Secondary School Admissions Test Board (SSATB),Small Boarding School Association (SBSA)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lufti Firdaus '88 - Minister of Trade - Indonesia
- Steve Bartulica '88 - Croatian Parliament. Professor at Catholic University of Croatia in Zagreb
Profile last updated: 01/14/2022
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