Shattuck-St. Mary's School

1000 Shumway Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
Shattuck-St. Mary's School (SSM) is a co-educational college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades 6 through 12 and post-graduate students.
Founded in 1858, SSM is one of the oldest college preparatory schools in the Midwest.SSM is located in Faribault, Minnesota 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and the MSP International Airport. Our 250-acre (101 hectare) campus serves students from across the United States and around the world.
In addition to a solid foundation of challenging academics, we offer opportunities for students to discover new passions and talents through our ScholarShift program.
Interested in learning more? Visit our website to submit an inquiry and hear from our admissions team!

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: (Boarding) 6-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $57,200
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $38,600
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Shattuck-St. Mary's School ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 98 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2022 School Data
Shattuck-St. Mary's School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
6-12, PG
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1858
1906
Campus Size
250 acres
125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
406 students
315 students
% Students of Color
33%
25%
% International Students
23%
20%
% Students Boarding
80%
69%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
SSM polo and khaki pants
Casual
Average Class Size
13 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
17
17
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$57,200
(Domestic (US & Canada) boarding student tuition)
$62,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$38,600
(Domestic (US & Canada) day student tuition)
$35,070
Tuition international students
$67,650
$55,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Andrew Garlinski

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
17
17
Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language, Latin, Microeconomics, Physics C, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art, United States Government and Politics

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
16
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Affinity Groups, Arch Dance Company, EDPA (Empowering Differences Promoting Awareness), Gold Key Club, Players Theatre Troupe, Quiz Bowl, Student Government, The Spectator (student newspaper), Wooden Soldiers, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Orchestra, Middle & Upper School Choirs, Theater Arts, Visual Arts (painting, drawing, ceramics, photography), weCreate (makerspace with various studios), Wind Ensemble

College Matriculation

Year: 2008 - 2012
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
17
University of Wisconsin - Madison
13
Boston College
8
University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign
8
University of Washington
8
University of Rochester (NY)
7
University of St. Thomas (MN)
7
Boston University (MA)
6
Pennsylvania State University
6
University of Minnesota - Duluth
6

School Notes

  • For students interested in one of our Centers of Excellence, please explore our website and submit the program-specific inquiry at https://www.s-sm.org/admissions/how-to-apply.
  • Shattuck-St. Mary's School accreditations: NAIS, ISACS, NAES
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shattuck-St. Mary's School cost?
Shattuck-St. Mary's School's tuition is approximately $57,200 for boarding students and $38,600 for day students.
What sports does Shattuck-St. Mary's School offer?
Shattuck-St. Mary's School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Figure Skating, Golf, Ice Hockey, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is Shattuck-St. Mary's School's ranking?
Shattuck-St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students) and Low student:teacher ratio.
When is the application deadline for Shattuck-St. Mary's School?
The application deadline for Shattuck-St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review
Description

Class of 2014
5.00
Boston College
During my junior and senior years, the school introduced "blended learning" to the curriculum, so that Monday, Wednesday, and Friday classes were not required. The students could then use this time to get homework or. . .

Class of 2012
5.00
Wheaton College
I had initially looked into SSM because of the school's ability to combine their strong athletic programs with challenging academics courses. After my first visit to campus, I was in awe of the environment and. . .

Class of 2010
5.00
Mount Holyoke College
The underclassmen 6th-9th graders lived at the middle school (very convenient for class) and we were required to do volunteer work throughout the summer. . .
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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: (Boarding) 6-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $57,200
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $38,600
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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