Villanova Preparatory School was founded in 1924 as a Catholic school in the Augustinian tradition and is the only boarding school in California to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
At Villanova, all educational and extra-curricular activities emphasize the Augustinian values of unity, truth, and love.
Through a balanced program of academic courses, athletics, community service, art and extra-curricular activities, Villanova channels students' curiosity, enthusiasm, and energy so they can reach the full potential of their abilities and interests.
Villanova provides an outstanding community-based education for its students with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average class size of 15.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $22,750
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Villanova Preparatory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 288 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Faculty Education
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
8-12
Grades Offered (Day)
6-12
7-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1924
1907
Campus Size
130 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
200 students
314 students
% Students of Color
65%
25%
% International Students
28%
20%
% Students Boarding
34%
67%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1130 - 1390
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
5
17
Number of IB Courses Offered
17
-
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
85%
71%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$12 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$69,000
$63,925
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$22,750
$35,185
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$59,000
$46,000
% Students on Financial Aid
37%
40%
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
62%
60%
Director of Admissions
Jeff Natale
Associate Director of Admissions
Suzanne Feldman
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
5
17
Courses
Physics B
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
28
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, ASB, Asian Cultural Association, Astronomy Club, C.E.R.T (Community Emergency Response Team), California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Campus Ministry, Clare Booth Luce, Computer Science Club, Crayon Club, Creative Writing Club, Environmental Club, Filipino Community Club, Garden Club, Happy Vegan, Hogar Infantil, Interact Club, JR. Statesmen of America, Latino Community Club, League of Assistance, Mock Trial, Project AFRICA, Remote Control Aviation Club, Science Studio
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Jazz Dance Club, Music Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Beach Volleyball
Anime Club, ASB, Asian Cultural Association, Astronomy Club, C.E.R.T (Community Emergency Response Team), California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Campus Ministry, Clare Booth Luce, Computer Science Club, Crayon Club, Creative Writing Club, Environmental Club, Filipino Community Club, Garden Club, Happy Vegan, Hogar Infantil, Interact Club, JR. Statesmen of America, Latino Community Club, League of Assistance, Mock Trial, Project AFRICA, Remote Control Aviation Club, Science Studio
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Jazz Dance Club, Music Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Beach Volleyball
College Matriculation
Year: 2011 - 2012
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
10
University of Washington
8
University of California, Irvine
7
University of California, Los Angeles
7
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
5
New York University
3
Santa Clara University
3
University of California, Davis
3
University of California, San Diego
3
University of Southern California
3
School Notes
- College Preparatory Curriculum
- 100% college placement
- 25 Advanced Courses (AP, IB, and Honors)
- Day and Boarding school with 65% day and 35% resident students
- Villanova Preparatory School accreditations: WCEA, WASC, TABS, WBSA
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Villanova Preparatory School cost?
Villanova Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $69,000 for boarding students and $22,750 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Villanova Preparatory School?
The acceptance rate of Villanova Preparatory School is 62%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 60%.
What sports does Villanova Preparatory School offer?
Villanova Preparatory School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo.
What is Villanova Preparatory School's ranking?
Villanova Preparatory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Villanova Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Villanova Preparatory School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Alumni Reviews Review School
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Description
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