Subiaco Academy
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 (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 7-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $29,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $8,750
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Subiaco Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
7-12
9-12
Year Founded
1887
1907
Campus Size
1600 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
150 students
300 students
% Students of Color
30%
26%
% International Students
9%
20%
% Students Boarding
60%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
55%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$3.5 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$29,000
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$8,750
$34,900
Tuition international students
$37,500
$54,500
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$24,500
$44,150
% Students on Financial Aid
38%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$14,500
(Aid awarded based on family need.)
(Aid awarded based on family need.)
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
85%
58%
Director of Admissions
Jesse Fortney
Kinzer Matjzic
Kinzer Matjzic
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Composition I, Composition II, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Macro and Micro Economics, Physics, Statistics, U.S. History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
11
23
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:
Drama Club, Jazz Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ESports Team
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:
Drama Club, Jazz Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ESports Team
College Matriculation
Year: 2007 - 2014
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
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
Alumni Reviews Review School
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Since its foundation, Subiaco Academy have sought to nourish students not only knowledge but also moral principles through Catholic teachings and education. Subiaco's emphasis on the Catholic value includes mandatory attendance in Wednesday mass during. . .
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. . .
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. . .
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