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 (2023-24)
- Grades: (Boarding) 7-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $31,750
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $9,200
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- 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 288 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
7-12
8-12
Year Founded
1887
1907
Campus Size
1600 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
150 students
314 students
% Students of Color
42%
25%
% International Students
8%
20%
% Students Boarding
55%
67%
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%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$9 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$31,750
$63,925
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$9,200
$35,185
Tuition international students
$39,450
$55,200
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$26,750
$46,000
% Students on Financial Aid
80%
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%
60%
Director of Admissions
Kinzer Matjazic
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
14
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
10
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:
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:
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Subiaco Academy cost?
Subiaco Academy's tuition is approximately $31,750 for boarding students and $9,200 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Subiaco Academy?
The acceptance rate of Subiaco Academy is 85%, 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 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Mountain Biking, 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 Least expensive tuition and High percentage of students on financial aid.
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
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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. . .
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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