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 (2024-25)
- 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 281 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Offering Breadth
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Year Founded
1970
1906
Campus Size
400 acres
126 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
225 students
319 students
% Students of Color
20%
26%
% International Students
1%
20%
% Students Boarding
45%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
26
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
85%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$4.27 million
$28 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$26,215
(Includes tuition, fees, room&board. )
(Includes tuition, fees, room&board. )
$65,930
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,600
Tuition international students
$44,165
$57,491
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$24,565
$49,300
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$6,550
(Academic and Need Based)
(Academic and Need Based)
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
85%
60%
Director of Admissions
Ms. Danika Kerin
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
26
18
Courses
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
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
17
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
22
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Academic Decathlon, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Drama Club, Investment Club, Journalism, Math Club, Men of Benedict Club, Mock Trial, National Honors Society, Robotics, Science Club, Speech Team, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Guitar Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Disc Golf Club, Intramural Basketball, Intramural Football, Intramural Volleyball
Academic Decathlon, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Drama Club, Investment Club, Journalism, Math Club, Men of Benedict Club, Mock Trial, National Honors Society, Robotics, Science Club, Speech Team, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir, Guitar Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Disc Golf Club, Intramural Basketball, Intramural Football, Intramural Volleyball
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
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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
- 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
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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 60%.
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?
Mount Michael Benedictine School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Least expensive tuition, High # of AP/advanced courses offered and High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Mount Michael Benedictine School?
The application deadline for Mount Michael Benedictine School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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