San Marcos Academy
San Marcos Academy is a coeducational, Christian boarding for 6th through 12th-grade students, located in the beautiful Texas hill country. We also accept day students in grades K-12.
In addition to our traditional 7-day boarding program, we also offer a 5-day program for families who live within a 70-mile radius of our campus.
The Academy offers a college preparatory curriculum, featuring leadership training; a strong fine arts department; a Learning Skills program for students with mild to moderate learning differences; and an English as a Second Language immersion program for international students.
Our mission at San Marcos Academy is to educate young men and women in a nurturing community based upon Christian values.
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accreditation Committee of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools and is recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
Small classes (with an average of 9 students) and a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 provide a strong learning environment and individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
Structure, discipline and nurturing supervision, including required study halls, are provided in the dormitories.
Ninety-five percent or more of our graduates move immediately into post-secondary education at schools throughout the country.
Founded in 1907, the Academy is rich in tradition and is a vital part of the local community.
The school offers a rolling enrollment. SEVP Certified for international students studying on an F-1 visa San Marcos Academy is affiliated with Texas Baptists.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 6-12
- Students: 333 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $41,250
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
6-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
Pre-K-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1907
1907
Campus Size
220 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
333 students
300 students
% Students of Color
18%
25%
% International Students
12%
20%
% Students Boarding
21%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
14
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
55%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$6 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$41,250
(*pay in full amount)
(*pay in full amount)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$33,250
Tuition international students
$46,500
$54,500
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$31,000
$44,100
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$10,725
(Need based, Limited )
(Need based, Limited )
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
80%
58%
Director of Admissions
Corey Boyer
Associate Director of Admissions
Mattie Howard
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
14
17
Courses
AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Physics, College English 1301, College English 1302, College Math 1310 (Algebra), College Math 1311 (Trigonometry), Environmental Science AP, Macro Economics AP, Math 2302 (Statistics), POLS 1302 (Government), PSYC 1301 (Psychology), U.S. History 1301, U.S. History 1302
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
11
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
JROTC, Leo Club, Music Ministries, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
International Thespians, Vocal and Instrumental Individual Instruction
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports
JROTC, Leo Club, Music Ministries, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
International Thespians, Vocal and Instrumental Individual Instruction
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports
College Matriculation
Year: 2018 - 2019
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Texas A&M
9
Texas Tech
5
University of Texas @ Austin
5
Penn State
4
Tarleton State
4
Drexel University
3
Indiana University
3
Michigan State
3
Syracuse
2
University of Illinois
2
School Notes
- Quality Academics With Low Teacher-Student Ratio
- Honors Curriculum
- Dual Credit College Courses
- Accommodated Learning Program (ALP) For Students With Mild To Moderate Learning Differences
- ESL Immersion for Internationals
- Structured Environment
- LD types supported: Mild to Moderate Learning Differences such as Dyslexia or ADHD
- San Marcos Academy accreditations: Approved or accredited by Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Texas Education Agency, The Association of Boarding Schools, Texas Department of Education
Profile last updated: 11/02/2021
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