Cotter Schools

B- 3.6 Minnesota, US

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Ranking Basis

Data Scale: FindingSchool leverages an extensive data set that exceeds that of similar rankings, ensuring accurate and relevant evaluations through well-defined weight distributions and scoring mechanisms.

Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.

Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

Evaluation Mechanism

The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.
In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall

B-

Matriculation C

Academics B

Extracurriculars B-

Community B

Reviews B

Welcome to the "Cotter Experience!" As a Cotter student, you will engage in rigorous academic study, faith-centered experiences, and personally enriching athletic and arts activities. We believe that learning and formation take place both in the classroom and beyond the classroom walls. Every person in our community works to create a truly outstanding educational experience for each student. Cotter Schools is a secondary boarding school with over twenty years' experience with English Language Learners located in the safe and friendly Midwest of America.

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Average

Current School

Tuition

$50400

Enrollment

1010

International Students

0.07%

Teacher-Student Ratio

1:13

Endowment

$15 millions

Average SAT Score

1138

Average ACT Score

23.7

Class Size

Boarding %

0.04950495%

Matriculation

(2020-2023)

Ranking	University/College	Students
#28	New York University	1 +
#34	University of California: San Diego	1 +
#38	University of California: Davis	1 +
#40	College of William and Mary	1 +
#42	University of Wisconsin-Madison	1 +
#49	Purdue University	1 +
#59	University of Maryland: College Park	1 +
#59	University of Washington	1 +
#63	Lawrence University	1 +
#63	St. Olaf College	1 +
#68	Indiana University Bloomington	1 +
#68	University of Minnesota: Twin Cities	1 +
#83	Marquette University	1 +
#93	University of San Diego	1 +
#100	Cornell College	1 +
#103	Creighton University	1 +
#107	Luther College	1 +
#111	St. Norbert College	1 +
#127	DePaul University	1 +
LAC #27	Macalester College	1 +
#136	Drake University	1 +
#136	University of Nebraska - Lincoln	1 +
#137	University of Central Florida	1 +
#139	University of St. Thomas	1 +
#151	Colorado State University	1 +
#182	Belmont University	1 +
#182	University of Rhode Island	1 +
#219	University of Maine	1 +
#250	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	1 +
#285	North Dakota State University	1 +
#317	South Dakota State University	1 +
	Augsburg University	1 +
	Berklee College of Music	1 +
	College of St. Scholastica	1 +
	College of the Ozarks	1 +
	Concordia College	1 +
	Hamline University	1 +
	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design	1 +
	Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical	1 +
	Minnesota State University Mankato	1 +
	Northern State University	1 +
	Northwest Iowa Community College	1 +
	Parsons The New School for Design	1 +
	Rochester Community and Technical College	1 +
	Ryerson University	1 +
	Saint Johns River State College	1 +
	Saint Leo University	1 +
	San Diego Mesa College	1 +
	School of Visual Arts	1 +
	South Central College	1 +
	University of Manitoba	1 +
	University of Minnesota: Duluth	1 +
	University of Toronto	1 +
	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	1 +
	University of Wisconsin-Platteville	1 +
	University of Wisconsin-River Falls	1 +
	University of Wisconsin-Stout	1 +
	University of Wisconsin-Superior	1 +
	Viterbo University	1 +
	Wartburg College	1 +
	Western Technical College-La Crosse-WI	1 +
	Winona State University	1 +

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		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2020-2023	2013-2016	2013-2015	Total
	All schools	26	25	27
#6	University of Pennsylvania			1 +	1
#9	Northwestern University		1 +	1 +	2
#12	Columbia University		1 +	1 +	2
#12	Cornell University		1 +	1 +	2
#12	University of Chicago		1 +		1
#15	University of California: Berkeley		1 +		1
#15	University of California: Los Angeles		1 +		1
#20	University of Notre Dame		1 +	1 +	2
#21	University of Michigan			1 +	1
#22	Georgetown University		1 +	1 +	2
#24	Carnegie Mellon University		1 +	1 +	2
#24	Emory University		1 +	1 +	2
#24	Washington University in St. Louis			1 +	1
#24	University of Virginia		1 +	1 +	2
#28	University of California: Davis	1 +			1
#28	University of California: San Diego	1 +			1
#28	University of Southern California		1 +		1
#33	Georgia Institute of Technology		1 +	1 +	2
#35	New York University	1 +	1 +		2
#35	University of Wisconsin-Madison	1 +	1 +		2
#40	University of Washington	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#41	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign		1 +	1 +	2
#43	Boston University		1 +	1 +	2
#47	Penn State University Park		1 +	1 +	2
#47	University of Rochester			1 +	1
#49	Purdue University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#52	University of Texas at Austin			1 +	1
#53	College of William and Mary	1 +			1
#53	University of Minnesota: Twin Cities	1 +	1 +		2
#59	University of Maryland: College Park	1 +			1
#60	Brandeis University			1 +	1
#60	Michigan State University		1 +	1 +	2
#67	Syracuse University			1 +	1
#73	Indiana University Bloomington	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#76	Pepperdine University		1 +	1 +	2
#86	Marquette University	1 +		1 +	2
#93	University of Iowa		1 +	1 +	2
#98	University of San Diego	1 +			1
#124	Creighton University	1 +			1
#124	University of Central Florida	1 +			1
#136	University of Nebraska - Lincoln	1 +			1
#142	Loyola University Chicago			1 +	1
#151	University of Rhode Island	1 +			1
#151	Colorado State University	1 +			1
#151	DePaul University	1 +			1
#163	University of St. Thomas	1 +			1
#178	Drake University	1 +			1
#236	Belmont University	1 +			1
#249	North Dakota State University	1 +			1
#249	University of Maine	1 +			1
#249	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse	1 +			1
#296	South Dakota State University	1 +			1
#390	Saint Leo University	1 +			1

		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2020-2023	2013-2016	2013-2015	Total
	All schools	7	0	1
#27	Macalester College	1 +		1 +	2
#51	St. Olaf College	1 +			1
#75	Lawrence University	1 +			1
#93	St. Norbert College	1 +			1
#116	Cornell College	1 +			1
#116	Luther College	1 +			1
#156	Wartburg College	1 +			1

		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2020-2023	2013-2016	2013-2015	Total
	All schools	3	0	0
#1	University of Toronto	1 +			1
#15	University of Manitoba	1 +			1
#25	Ryerson University	1 +			1

Academics

AP

(17)

Calculus AB	Calculus BC
Physics B	English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition	Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Sports

(9)

Baseball	Basketball
Cross Country	American Football
Soccer	Softball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(10)

Academic WorldQuest	Active Minds
Art Club	Bike Lab
Book Club	German Club

Contact Info

http://www.cotterschools.org

1115 West Broadway Street Winona, MN 55987

507-453-5102

admissions@cotterschools.org

Minnesota

Basic Info

Co-ed

Boarding Grades: 7-12, PG

Rural

ESL: Yes

Year Founded: 1911

Campus Size: 45 acres

Boarding Rate: 0%

Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling

Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, WeChat, Zoom, FaceTime

School Code:

TOEFL: 511

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Nearby City

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, located in Minnesota, forms the "Twin Cities" with nearby St. Paul. The city is known for its beautiful parks, lakes, and the scenic Mississippi River that runs through it. Minneapolis boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with landmarks such as the Walker Art Center, a renowned contemporary art museum, and the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, home to the iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry" by Claes Oldenburg. The city also features a thriving arts district, numerous theaters, and diverse dining options, making it a hub for creativity and outdoor recreation.

Population (2022) 382,605

Cost of Living Higher than average 0%

Nearby Airport Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport

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