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School Overview

McDonogh School is a community that finds joy in work, in play, and in the discovery and realization of personal potential.
Strong, mutually respectful relationships among and between students and teachers inspire a passion for learning, a dedication to personal integrity, and a commitment to excellence.
Embracing diversity of background, culture, and thought, the school builds upon its founder's original mission to provide a life-altering opportunity to develop in its students the will "to do the greatest possible amount of good.".
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$39890
Enrollment
1350
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
4
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
15

Matriculation

(2015)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 4
#2 Harvard College 1
#4 Columbia University 1
#4 Stanford University 1
#4 University of Chicago 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#8 Duke University 1
#9 University of Pennsylvania 2
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#14 Brown University 2
#15 Cornell University 3
#15 Vanderbilt University 2
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 3
LAC #4 Middlebury College 1
#21 Georgetown University 3
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#23 University of Southern California 1
#26 University of Virginia 3
#27 Wake Forest University 1
#29 University of Michigan 1
#30 Boston College 2
#32 New York University 2
#33 University of Rochester 2
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 2
#41 Boston University 4
LAC #9 Davidson College 3
#47 Lehigh University 1
#47 Northeastern University 1
#47 Penn State University Park 4
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 4
#52 University of Washington 1
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 15
#61 Clemson University 1
#61 Purdue University 1
#61 Syracuse University 3
#61 University of Georgia 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
LAC #14 Washington and Lee University 3
#72 Baylor University 1
#86 University of Denver 2
LAC #19 Grinnell College 1
#96 University of Alabama 1
#99 Drexel University 1
LAC #22 United States Military Academy 1
LAC #32 Bucknell University 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #40 Dickinson College 3
LAC #45 Bard College 1
LAC #47 Gettysburg College 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2015 Total
All schools 83
#1 Princeton University 4 4
#3 Stanford University 1 1
#3 Harvard College 1 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 2 2
#7 Duke University 1 1
#9 Brown University 2 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 1
#12 Cornell University 3 3
#12 Columbia University 1 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 2 2
#21 University of Michigan 1 1
#22 Georgetown University 3 3
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 3 3
#24 University of Virginia 3 3
#28 University of Southern California 1 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 2 2
#35 New York University 2 2
#39 Boston College 2 2
#40 University of Washington 1 1
#43 Boston University 4 4
#47 Lehigh University 1 1
#47 Penn State University Park 4 4
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 1
#47 University of Georgia 1 1
#47 University of Rochester 2 2
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 4 4
#53 Northeastern University 1 1
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 15 15
#61 Purdue University 1 1
#67 Syracuse University 3 3
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 1
#86 Clemson University 1 1
#93 Baylor University 1 1
#96 University of Alabama 1 1
#98 Drexel University 1 1
#124 University of Denver 2 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2015 Total
All schools 18
#1 Williams College 1 1
#2 Amherst College 1 1
#11 Middlebury College 1 1
#11 Grinnell College 1 1
#16 Davidson College 3 3
#21 Washington and Lee University 3 3
#22 United States Military Academy 1 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 1
#46 Dickinson College 3 3
#63 Gettysburg College 1 1
#72 Bard College 1 1

Academics

AP

(4)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science Principles
Statistics

Sports

(14)
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Lacrosse
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Lacrosse
Riding
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(41)
Debate club
It's academic
Latin club
Model UN
Peer tutor
Book club
Debate club
It's academic
Latin club
Model UN
Peer tutor
Book club
Chinese culture club
Diversity for Mcdonogh
Fellowship of Christian athletes
French club
Gender equity movement
Jewish awareness club
Black awareness club
Gay straight alliance
Auto restoration club
Chess club
Cooking club
Environmental action
Gospel choir
Improv club
Independent filmmakers club
Juggling club
Robotics team
Songsters
Step squad
Swing dance club
Yoga/Mindfulness club
Women of note
Literary magazine
Yearbook
Newspaper
Baltimore station
Big brother big sister
Empty bowls
Helping hands
Hispanic tutors
Mcdonogh leads
Mcdonogh roots
Ronald Mcdonald house
Special Olympics
Tech consultants
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Urban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1783
Campus Size: 800 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Recommended
Boarding
Oldfields School United States Flag
3.8
Recommended

Frequently Ask Questions about McDonogh School

Tell me a bit about McDonogh School.
McDonogh School is Co-ed private day school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1783 , and currently has about 1350 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.mcdonogh.org/.
Does McDonogh School have rigorous academic requirements?
McDonogh School is offering 4 AP courses.

McDonogh School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do McDonogh School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2015, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Columbia University, Stanford University and University of Chicago.
What is the application requirement for McDonogh School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, McDonogh 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 McDonogh School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for McDonogh School in 2024 is $39,890 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at sbirdsall@mcdonogh.org .
Where is McDonogh School located?
McDonogh School is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Baltimore, which is about 10 miles away from school. Most families can choose Baltimore-Washington International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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Also it is highly recommended to visit McDonogh School’s official site: https://www.mcdonogh.org/ or call them at 410-363-0600.
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Yes, here are few: Garrison Forest School, St. Timothy's School and Park School of Baltimore.

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Nearby City

Baltimore is a historic city in Maryland, known for its significant role as a major seaport. Located at the mouth of the Inner Harbor, the city is home to Fort McHenry, where the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned. The Inner Harbor today features a vibrant mix of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like the USS Constellation, a Civil War-era warship, and the National Aquarium, which hosts a diverse array of marine life. Baltimore’s rich cultural and maritime heritage continues to attract visitors year-round.

Population (2022) 636,919
Cost of Living Higher than average 9%
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