Subiaco Academy (2024 Profile)

5.00 (4 reviews)

Tel: (479) 934-1000 Ext. 1034

405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865

www.subiacoacademy.us

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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 Stats (2024)

Grades: (Boarding) 7-12
Enrollment: 150 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $33,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $9,200
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 285 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2023 School Data

Subiaco Academy

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

7-12

9-12

School Type

All-boys

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1887

1906

Campus Size

1600 acres

126 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

150 students

319 students

% Students of Color

42%

25%

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

55%

70%

Average SAT Score

1420
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Average ACT score

26
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Khaki slacks and polo shirt

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

72%

71%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$9 million

$27 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$33,000

$65,000

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$9,200

$35,600

Tuition international students

$33,000

$57,300

Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)

$27,800

$47,500

% Students on Financial Aid

42%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$14,500
(Aid awarded based on family need.)

$24,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application

Yes

Acceptance Rate

67%

60%

Director of Admissions

Kinzer Matjazic

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Composition I, Composition II, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, Macro and Micro Economics, Physics, Statistics, U.S. History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Art Club, CASA Club (Cultural Awareness of Subiaco Academy), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Science Club, Senior Leaders, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:
ESports Team

College Matriculation

Year: 2007 - 2014

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

University of Arkansas-Fayetteville

Arkansas Tech Univeristy-Russellville

University of Central Arkansas-Conway

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Lyon College (AR)

Penn State University

University of Dallas

Benedictine College, Univ of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Hendrix College (AR), Univ of the Ozarks (AR

Military Academies, Louisiana Tech University, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Texas Tech Unive

Purdue, Notre Dame, St. Johns University, University of Indiana-Bloomington, Univ of North Texas

Link to Matriculation Data

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.
Subiaco Academy accreditations: ANSAA (Arkansas Nonpublic Schools Accrediting Association
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 $33,000 for boarding students and $9,200 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 60%.

Who are famous alumni from Subiaco Academy?

Subiaco Academy famous alumni include: Henry Wheeler.

What sports does Subiaco Academy offer?

Subiaco Academy offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Esports, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling.

What is Subiaco Academy's ranking?

Subiaco Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for 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).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review

Description

Subiaco Academy Alumni #1
Class of 1990
5.007/29/2022
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. . .

Subiaco Academy Alumni #2
Class of 1980
5.006/24/2022
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. . .

Subiaco Academy Alumni #3
Class of 1980
5.006/17/2022
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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