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Subiaco Academy

5.00 (4 reviews)
405 North Subiaco Avenue Subiaco AR 72865
Tel: (479) 934-1000 Ext. 1034
www.subiacoacademy.us
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $36,550
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $11,450
  • Acceptance rate: 67%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Subiaco Academy Photo #4 - Fr. Raban, Benedictine monk and faculty member, teaching English class
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Subiaco Academy Photo #6 - Students in our inner courtyard
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Subiaco Academy Photo #8 - A beautiful fall hike at Mount Magazine, just a 20 mins drive from campus. One of the many gifts available to us in The Natural State.
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Subiaco Academy Photo #10 - Future Business Leaders of America
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Subiaco Academy Photo #15 - Jazz Ensemble
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About the School

  • Subiaco Academy is a Benedictine, Catholic college preparatory boarding and day school for young men in grades 7-12.
  • Subiaco is located in the Arkansas River valley just 45 miles east of Fort Smith.
  • We offer 100% college placement and an average class size of 15 and a 10/1 Teacher /Student ratio.
  • We also offer 13 AP courses.
  • Subiaco offers 9 major athletic teams that compete with the public schools and phenomenal visual arts, drama, and instrumental music programs.
  • Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, and camping.
  • Our students hale from 15 states and 9 countries.
  • Your son will have the opportunity to develop character, faith, and brotherhood as he attends Subiaco Academy.
  • Come join us at Subiaco Academy!.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $36,550
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $11,450
  • Acceptance rate: 67%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Subiaco Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
High percentage of students on financial aid
Student Test Scores
High average SAT scores

School Overview

2026 School Data
Subiaco Academy
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
7-12
8-12
School Type
All-boys
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1887
1906
Campus Size
1600 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Onward Trojans

Student Body

Enrollment
150 students
320 students
% Students of Color
42%
27%
% International Students
8%
21%
% Students Boarding
50%
65%
Average SAT Score
1420
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki slacks and polo shirt
Casual
Average Class Size
12 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
72%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
Arkansas Nonpublic Schools Accrediting Association (ANSAA)
# of AP Courses Offered
21
18
Courses
Art HistoryBiology
Calculus ABCalculus BC
ChemistryComparative Government and Politics
Composition IComposition II
English Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and Composition
European HistoryMacro and Micro Economics
PhysicsStatistics
U.S. History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$9 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$36,550
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$11,450
$40,000
Tuition international students
$36,550
$59,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
$30,850
$50,000
% Students on Financial Aid
80%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$15,650
(Aid awarded based on family need.)
$25,000

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Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
67%
64%
Director of Admissions
Kinzer Matjazic

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
17
Sports
BaseballBasketball
ClimbingCross Country
Cross Country RunningCycling
EsportsFootball
GolfKayaking
Mountain BikingMountaineering
Rock ClimbingSoccer
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldWrestling
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Trojans

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
11
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Art ClubCASA Club (Cultural Awareness of Subiaco Academy)
FFAFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
National Honor SocietyQuiz Bowl
Science ClubSenior Leaders
Student Council


Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz Band


Recreational Athletic Programs:
ESports Team

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
37
Arkansas Tech Univeristy-Russellville
22
University of Central Arkansas-Conway
14
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
12
Lyon College (AR)
11
Penn State University
8
University of Dallas
6
Benedictine College, Univ of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Hendrix College (AR), Univ of the Ozarks (AR
5
Military Academies, Louisiana Tech University, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Texas Tech Unive
4
Purdue, Notre Dame, St. Johns University, University of Indiana-Bloomington, Univ of North Texas
3
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School Notes

  • Subiaco Academy, a Catholic boarding/day school, is dedicated to providing young men with the opportunity for a college preparatory education in a stable and structured environment nourished by Christian values. The Subiaco experience also provides the opportunity to create a sense of community, which is a reflection of Catholic Benedictine traditions of service to God, respect for self and others, mutual support and the value of work.
  • U.S. boarding tuition is $28,000. The rate is $36,080 for international boarding students.
  • Safe, natural outdoor environment
  • Multiple opportunities for each student
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Music
  • Athletics
  • Spiritual education for the Catholic and non-Catholic alike.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Henry Wheeler - Harvard, Harvard Professor, Author
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Subiaco Academy cost?
Subiaco Academy's tuition is approximately $36,550 for boarding students and $11,450 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Subiaco Academy?
The acceptance rate of Subiaco Academy is 67%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Subiaco Academy?
Subiaco Academy famous alumni include: Henry Wheeler.
What sports does Subiaco Academy offer?
Subiaco Academy offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Esports, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Wrestling.
What is Subiaco Academy's ranking?
Subiaco Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid and High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Subiaco Academy?
The application deadline for Subiaco Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

Student & Alumni Reviews

Review
Description

Class of 1990
5.00
University of Central Arkansas
There is no place in the world quite like Subiaco Academy and there is no experience in the world like the Subiaco Academy experience. It has changed and evolved substantially since I started there. . .

Class of 1980
5.00
Dallas College
2022-2023 will be my 3rd year at Subiaco Academy. I am a senior. Subiaco is an awesome school where students develop character, faith, and Brotherhood. It is a. . .

Class of 1980
5.00
West Point, US Military Academy
When I attended West Point, I found that I was extremely well prepared for the rigorous academics and athletics found there. Graduating high in my class, I credit Subiaco's academic and athletic programs for preparing. . .
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  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $36,550
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $11,450
  • Acceptance rate: 67%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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