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Mount Michael Benedictine School is a Catholic college preparatory residential/day school rooted in Benedictive Values for young men committed to excellence. Students develop spiritually, intellectually, and socially through the comprehensive curriculum and communal experience to become future leaders.
ADMISSION FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR STILL AVAILABLE
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 225 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $26,215
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mount Michael Benedictine School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
Advanced Robotics, Advanced Speech, AP African Studies, AP American History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principals, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP US Government, Honors Academic Decathlon, Honors Calculus II, Honors Calculus III, Honors Commercial Architecture and Engineering, Honors Engineering Design and Development, Honors French III, Honors French IV, Honors Physics, Honors Residential Architecture and Engineering, Honors Spanish III, Honors Spanish IV
School Motto: Catholic college preparatory, academically challenging, grounded in Benedictine values
Mount Michael seeks young men entering the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades who demonstrate:
Good character
Strong academic ability and motivation
Desire for independence
Ability to accept challenges
Care and concern for others
Commitment to personal and academic growth
Enthusiasm for participating in extracurricular activities
We look carefully at a student's transcript, application essays, letters of recommendation, test scores, extracurricular activities, and conduct a personal interview in order to determine which applicants stand to gain the most from - and to contribute the most to - the Mount Michael community.Class of 2023 Accomplishments:
The Class of 2023 had 54 graduates.
2 National Merit Semi-Finalists and 1 Commended Student
Average ACT score of 27
Total earned scholarships totaling over $7.8 million.
Students were accepted to 81 different colleges with 65% attending a college outside the state of Nebraska.
Mount Michael Benedictine School accreditations: AdvancED, The College Board, National Catholic Boarding School Association, National Catholic Education Association, National Honor Society of Secondary Schools
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Zach Nelson - CEO of NetSuite, Inc.
Mike McCarthy - Chairman and Co-Founder of McCarthy Group, LLC
Kevin Kennedy - Screenwriter/Producer- The Assassination of Richard Nixon, The Defenders
Most Reverend William Dendinger - Bishop of the Grand Island, NE Diocese
Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D. - President of Creighton University
How much does Mount Michael Benedictine School cost?
Mount Michael Benedictine School's tuition is approximately $26,215 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mount Michael Benedictine School?
The acceptance rate of Mount Michael Benedictine School is 85%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Mount Michael Benedictine School?
Mount Michael Benedictine School famous alumni include: Zach Nelson, Mike McCarthy, Kevin Kennedy, Most Reverend William Dendinger and Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D..
What sports does Mount Michael Benedictine School offer?
Mount Michael Benedictine School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Diving, Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Wrestling.
What is Mount Michael Benedictine School's ranking?
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