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Mater Dei Catholic High School is a four-year co-educational high school in the Diocese of San Diego. In 2007, thanks in part to a generous grant from the ALSAM Foundation, Mater Dei Catholic subsumed Marian Catholic High School, continuing Marian’s legacy and tradition on a state of the art, 50-acre custom built facility in the Otay Ranch area of Chula Vista, just four miles north of the U.S.–Mexico International Border. Mater Dei Catholic continues to preserve its strong Catholic faith life while providing a cutting-edge 21st century holistic education through an innovative curriculum based on real-world application of knowledge.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$83600
Enrollment
1036
International Students
4.3%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:16
Endowment
$29.2 millions
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
22

Matriculation


Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 2
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2
#6 Stanford University 2
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2
#9 California Institute of Technology 3
#9 Northwestern University 1
#14 Brown University 2
#17 Cornell University 2
#19 University of Notre Dame 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 8
#22 University of California: Berkeley 6
#23 Georgetown University 2
#25 University of Virginia 2
#27 University of Southern California 10
#28 New York University 3
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 18
#34 University of California: San Diego 39
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 28
#38 University of California: Davis 16
#38 University of Texas at Austin 2
#42 Boston University 2
#42 Case Western Reserve University 2
#42 Tulane University 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 4
#49 Pepperdine University 6
#49 Purdue University 12
#49 Villanova University 2
#55 Florida State University 2
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 9
#55 University of Miami 1
#57 Penn State University Park 2
#57 University of Pittsburgh 8
#59 Syracuse University 4
#59 University of Washington 3
#62 Rutgers University 2
#63 George Washington University 2
#63 St. Olaf College 1
#63 University of Connecticut 1
#68 Fordham University 3
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#68 Texas A&M University 4
#72 Knox College 1
#75 Baylor University 3
#75 Clemson University 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 8
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 4
#76 College of Wooster 1
#79 American University 2
#79 Gonzaga University 1
#83 Howard University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#83 Texas Christian University 4
#83 University of California: Riverside 37
#85 Washington College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#89 St. Mary's College of Maryland 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
#93 University of Delaware 1
#93 University of Denver 9
#93 University of San Diego 28
#99 University of Oregon 16
#100 Cornell College 2
#103 Clark University 3
#103 Creighton University 3
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 2
#103 Miami University: Oxford 4
#103 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1
#103 Saint Louis University 1
#103 Temple University 1
#103 University of Arizona 12
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#103 University of San Francisco 14
#104 University of California: Merced 29
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 8
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
#107 Whittier College 1
LAC #22 United States Air Force Academy 1
#111 Drew University 2
Arizona State University 12
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 2
#122 Chapman University 3
#122 Illinois Institute of Technology 1
#124 Westmont College 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
#127 DePaul University 2
#127 Seattle University 8
#127 Seton Hall University 2
#127 University of Oklahoma 1
LAC #27 soka university of america 1
#136 Catholic University of America 3
#136 Samford University 1
#136 University of La Verne 1
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1
#136 University of Texas at Dallas 2
#136 University of the Pacific 14
#136 University of Tulsa 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 University of Alabama 3
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham 1
#139 University of St. Thomas 1
LAC #28 Harvey Mudd College 3
#148 San Diego State University 28
#148 University of Cincinnati 1
LAC #30 Scripps College 6
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 Florida International University 1
#162 Oregon State University 8
#166 Hofstra University 2
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 2
#166 Xavier University 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 3
#176 University of Idaho 1
#176 Valparaiso University 1
#182 Adelphi University 1
#182 University of Louisville 1
#202 Loyola University New Orleans 1
#212 Kent State University 1
#212 University of Missouri: St. Louis 1
#212 University of New Mexico 1
#212 Washington State University 2
#219 Hampton University 1
#219 Nova Southeastern University 1
#219 Seattle Pacific University 6
#219 Texas Tech University 2
#219 University of Maine 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
#234 Pace University 1
#234 San Francisco State University 15
#234 Suffolk University 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 4
#250 Regis University 2
#250 Utah State University 1
#263 Azusa Pacific University 16
#263 Florida Atlantic University 2
#263 Grand Valley State University 2
#263 Montana State University 1
#263 Point Park University 1
#263 St. Ambrose University 1
#285 Baker University 1
#285 Portland State University 1
#285 University of Montana 1
#285 University of North Texas 1
#285 University of Toledo 1
#299 Old Dominion University 1
#317 Morgan State University 1
#317 Northern Arizona University 2
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 1
Alcorn State University 1
Arcadia University 1
Argosy University: Chicago 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Art Institute of CaliforniaSan Diego 2
Benectine University 1
Berklee College of Music 2
Boise State University 1
Cal Baptist University 1
Cal Lutheran University 8
Cal Poly Humboldt 2
California Aeronautical University 3
California Baptist University 4
California College of the Arts 3
California Lutheran University 3
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 6
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 9
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Chalon 1
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Culinary Institute of America 3
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Hult International Business School San Francisco 2
Idaho State University 1
Idero Tijuana Universidad 1
Ithica College 1
Jackson State University 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Lake Erie College 1
Liberty University 1
Lincoln University 1
Linfield College 1
los angeles film school 6
Los Angeles Mission College 1
Loyola Chicago University 1
Maryland Institute College of Art 1
Marymount California University 10
MCPHS University 1
Menlo College 1
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1
Mount St. Mary's University 1
Musicians Insitute 1
New England College 1
New School of Architecture Design 1
New York Institute of Technology 2
Newbury College 1
Northwest Christian University 1
Notre Dame de Namur University 1
Otis College of Art and Design 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Pasadena City College 12
Point Loma Nazarene University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence Christian College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Sacramento State University 1
Saint Bonaventure University 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
San Diego Christian College 12
San Diego City College 9
San Diego Mesa College 5
San Diego Miramar College 4
San Jose State University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
School of Visual Arts 1
Siena College 1
Simpson University 1
Sonoma State University 1
South Carolina State University 2
Southern Utah University 1
St. Edward's University 1
St. John's University 1
Stevenson University 1
Tec De Monterrey 1
Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) 1
Tiffin University 1
Trinity International University 1
Univeristy of Nevada Las Vegas 10
Universidad de Monterrey 1
Universidad de Navarra 1
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria Madrid 1
University of Central Missouri 1
University of Colorado Denver 4
University of Hawaii at Hilo 1
University of Hawaii: West Oahu 1
University of Massachusettes 2
University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1
University of New Haven 1
University of New Heaven 1
University of New Orleans 1
University of Portland 10
University of Redlands 3
University of Saint Vincent 1
University of St Katherine 1
University of Texas at San Antonio 3
Utah Tech University 1
Washington University  St Louis 1
Wichita State University 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 Total
All schools 523 263 209 73 14
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 admitted 1 admitted 1 3 1 +admitted 8
#2 Columbia University 2 admitted 2 admitted 2 1 1 +admitted 8
#4 Yale University 2 2
#6 University of Chicago 2 2
#6 Stanford University 2 admitted 1 admitted 1 4
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2 admitted 1 2 1 +admitted 6
#9 California Institute of Technology 3 admitted 1 admitted 1 2 1 +admitted 8
#9 Northwestern University 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 3 6
#12 Duke University 1 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 1
#14 Brown University 2 admitted 1 admitted 2 2 1 +admitted 8
#16 Rice University 1 1
#17 Cornell University 2 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 5
#19 University of Notre Dame 2 admitted 1 +admitted 3
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 8 admitted 12 admitted 15 3 1 +admitted 39
#22 University of California: Berkeley 6 admitted 19 admitted 18 3 1 +admitted 47
#23 Georgetown University 2 admitted 2
#25 University of Virginia 2 admitted 2 admitted 2 1 1 +admitted 8
#26 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1
#27 University of Southern California 10 admitted 10 admitted 9 1 +admitted 30
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 18 admitted 18 admitted 3 1 +admitted 40
#28 New York University 3 admitted 4 admitted 3 1 +admitted 11
#34 University of Rochester 1 admitted 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 39 admitted 39 admitted 1 5 84
#35 Boston College 1 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 28 admitted 31 admitted 35 1 1 +admitted 96
#38 University of Texas at Austin 2 admitted 2
#38 University of California: Davis 16 admitted 22 admitted 21 1 60
#40 College of William and Mary 1 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 admitted 1
#42 Tulane University 2 admitted 2 admitted 1 5
#42 Boston University 2 admitted 2 admitted 4 8
#42 Case Western Reserve University 2 admitted 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 admitted 1 2
#49 Purdue University 12 admitted 4 admitted 4 1 21
#49 Lehigh University 1 admitted 1
#49 Villanova University 2 admitted 2 admitted 1 5
#49 Northeastern University 4 admitted 2 admitted 2 1 +admitted 9
#49 Pepperdine University 6 admitted 3 admitted 3 1 13
#55 Santa Clara University 9 admitted 9
#55 University of Miami 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 4
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 4
#55 Florida State University 2 admitted 2 admitted 2 6
#57 Penn State University Park 2 admitted 1 3
#57 University of Pittsburgh 8 admitted 8
#59 Syracuse University 4 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 7
#59 University of Washington 3 admitted 3 admitted 3 9
#62 Rutgers University 2 admitted 1 3
#63 University of Connecticut 1 admitted 1
#63 George Washington University 2 admitted 3 admitted 3 8
#66 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 1
#68 Fordham University 3 admitted 1 admitted 1 5
#68 Texas A&M University 4 admitted 4 admitted 1 9
#75 Clemson University 1 admitted 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 8 admitted 1 9
#75 Baylor University 3 admitted 1 4
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 4 admitted 1 5
#79 American University 2 admitted 1 3
#79 Gonzaga University 1 admitted 1
#83 Texas Christian University 4 admitted 4
#83 Howard University 1 admitted 1
#83 Marquette University 1 admitted 1 2
#83 University of California: Riverside 37 admitted 1 38
#83 Michigan State University 1 admitted 2 admitted 2 1 6
#88 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 1
#93 University of Delaware 1 admitted 1
#93 University of Denver 9 admitted 9
#93 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 admitted 1
#93 University of San Diego 28 admitted 5 33
#97 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 1
#99 University of Oregon 16 admitted 16
#103 University of San Francisco 14 admitted 14
#103 Clark University 3 admitted 3
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 admitted 1
#103 Creighton University 3 admitted 3
#103 Drexel University 1 admitted 1
#103 Temple University 1 admitted 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 2 admitted 2
#103 Saint Louis University 1 admitted 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 4 admitted 4
#103 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#103 University of Arizona 12 admitted 1 13
#104 University of California: Merced 29 admitted 1 1 31
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 admitted 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 8 admitted 1 9
#117 Arizona State University 12 admitted 1 13
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 2 admitted 2 admitted 2 6
#118 Iowa State University 1 1
#122 Chapman University 3 admitted 3
#122 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 admitted 1
#124 University of Kansas 1 1
#127 Seton Hall University 2 admitted 2
#127 DePaul University 2 admitted 2
#127 Clarkson University 1 admitted 1
#127 Seattle University 8 admitted 1 9
#127 University of Oklahoma 1 admitted 1
#136 University of Texas at Dallas 2 admitted 2
#136 University of La Verne 1 admitted 1
#136 University of the Pacific 14 admitted 14
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 admitted 1
#136 University of Tulsa 1 admitted 1
#136 Catholic University of America 3 admitted 3
#136 Samford University 1 admitted 1
#137 University of Alabama 3 admitted 1 4
#139 University of St. Thomas 1 admitted 1
#148 University of Cincinnati 1 admitted 1
#148 San Diego State University 28 admitted 63 admitted 63 154
#162 Oregon State University 8 admitted 8
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 Total
All schools 16 1 1 4 1
#1 Williams College 1 1
#3 Swarthmore College 1 1
#17 Wesleyan University 1 admitted 1
#22 United States Air Force Academy 1 admitted 1 2
#27 soka university of america 1 admitted 1
#28 Harvey Mudd College 3 admitted 1 admitted 1 1 1 +admitted 7
#30 Scripps College 6 admitted 6
#35 College of the Holy Cross 3 admitted 3
#45 Union College 1 admitted 1

AP Scores

(2022-2023)
Number of students took AP test
213
Number of tests taken
726
89%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(18)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Art History
English Language and Composition
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
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Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross Country
Swimming
Cheerleading
Rugby
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(44)
Animal Rescue Club
Art Club
Asian Pacific Islanders Club (APIC)
Asian Pop Culture Club
Chess Club
Choir Club
Animal Rescue Club
Art Club
Asian Pacific Islanders Club (APIC)
Asian Pop Culture Club
Chess Club
Choir Club
Latinoamericano
Comic Club
Creative Writing Club
Crusader Records
Culinary Club
Debate Club
eSports Club
Fiber Arts Club
Future Medical Careers Club
Girl Up Club
Hiking Club
Investment Club
Journaling Club
Mater Dei Welcoming Club
MDCHS Dance Club
Model UN
Music Club
NBA Fan Club
Ping Pong Club
Quiz Bowl
Robotics
School newspaper
Tutoring
Ukulele Club
Alzheimer's Awareness Club
American Red Cross
Book Club
Empathy Club
Fantasy Sports
Filed Hocky Club
Freshboom Dance Club
Full Stomach
Homeless Awareness
Immigration Youth
Junior Optimist
Key Club
Lacrosse Club
Magic Club
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Arts

(15)
Stagecraft
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Computer Graphic
Studio Art
Stagecraft
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Computer Graphic
Studio Art
Music
Video Production
3D Design
Choral
Film Studies
Photography
Art
Digital Photography
Digital Art
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 9-12 Boarding International students
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1960
Campus Size: 48 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Pre Interview: No Requirement

Frequently Ask Questions about Mater Dei Catholic School

Tell me a bit about Mater Dei Catholic School.
Mater Dei Catholic School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1960 , and currently has about 1036 students, 4.30% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.materdeicatholic.org/.
Does Mater Dei Catholic School have rigorous academic requirements?
Mater Dei Catholic School is offering 18 AP courses.

Mater Dei Catholic School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Mater Dei Catholic School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 34.71% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 15.7% go to top 25, and about 2.48% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Mater Dei Catholic School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Mater Dei Catholic School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Mater Dei Catholic School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Mater Dei Catholic School in 2024 is $83,600 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
Where is Mater Dei Catholic School located?
Mater Dei Catholic School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Diego, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Diego International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Mater Dei Catholic School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Mater Dei Catholic School is among the most popular schools, within top 307 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Mater Dei Catholic School has been favorited by 57 users.
How to start with an application with Mater Dei Catholic School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Mater Dei Catholic School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Mater Dei Catholic School’s official site: https://www.materdeicatholic.org/ or call them at 619-423-2121.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Mater Dei Catholic School?
Yes, here are few: Calvary Christian Academy, Lutheran High School Of San Diego and St. John's Episcopal School-CA.

The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Mater Dei Catholic School?
The overall rating for Mater Dei Catholic School is A.

The section ratings of Mater Dei Catholic School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

San Diego, located on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California, is known for its mild climate, extensive beaches, and vibrant cultural scene. With a population of 1,386,932 in 2020, it ranks as the eighth most populous city in the United States. The city is home to a deep-water harbor and a long history with the U.S. Navy. In recent years, San Diego has emerged as a hub for healthcare and biotechnology. It is also the second-largest city in California, after Los Angeles.

Population (2022) 1,279,329
Cost of Living Higher than average 47%
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