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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.

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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 B
Academics B
Extracurriculars B+
Community A+
Reviews N/A
Class of 2010 was awarded nearly $10 million in scholarships and grants and were accepted in over 164 schools; Among its 99 Seniors were: 10 Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars, 4 Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program, 1 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, 1 Gates Millenium Scholar
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$20639
Enrollment
251
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
41%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
13

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#22 Emory University 1 +
#22 Georgetown University 1 +
#25 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
#29 University of Florida 1 +
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#29 Wake Forest University 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#44 Tulane University 1 +
#49 University of Georgia 1 +
#51 Lehigh University 1 +
#51 Purdue University 1 +
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#51 Villanova University 1 +
#55 Florida State University 1 +
#55 Santa Clara University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#62 George Washington University 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
#67 University of Connecticut 1 +
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#72 North Carolina State University 1 +
#72 Southern Methodist University 1 +
#76 Muhlenberg College 1 +
#76 New College of Florida 1 +
#77 Clemson University 1 +
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +
#83 Marquette University 1 +
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 +
SUNY University at Binghamton 1 +
#89 Elon University 1 +
#89 Texas Christian University 1 +
#89 University of Delaware 1 +
LAC #18 Colgate University 1 +
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1 +
#97 Clark University 1 +
#97 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1 +
#105 Drexel University 1 +
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
#105 University of Arizona 1 +
#111 Drew University 1 +
#115 Fairfield University 1 +
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#121 Temple University 1 +
#121 University of Vermont 1 +
#127 University of Oklahoma 1 +
#137 Seton Hall University 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#137 University of Central Florida 1 +
#151 Colorado State University 1 +
#151 Duquesne University 1 +
#151 James Madison University 1 +
#151 Marymount Manhattan College 1 +
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1 +
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1 +
#166 Hofstra University 1 +
#166 Quinnipiac University 1 +
#166 Xavier University 1 +
#176 Catholic University of America 1 +
#182 Montclair State University 1 +
#182 Ohio University 1 +
#182 Oklahoma State University 1 +
#182 University of Rhode Island 1 +
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1 +
#194 Rowan University 1 +
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1 +
#202 La Salle University 1 +
#219 Hampton University 1 +
#219 Sacred Heart University 1 +
#219 University of Maine 1 +
#234 Pace University 1 +
#234 Suffolk University 1 +
#234 University of Hartford 1 +
#234 Wilkes University 1 +
#250 Regis University 1 +
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1 +
#263 Florida Atlantic University 1 +
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1 +
LAC #60 Bard College 1 +
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1 +
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 1 +
Albright College 1 +
Arcadia University 1 +
Bentley University 1 +
Caldwell University 1 +
Canisius College 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
Delaware State University 1 +
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1 +
Flagler College 1 +
Franklin & Marshall College 1 +
Georgian Court University 1 +
Hawaii Pacific University 1 +
High Point University 1 +
Ithaca College 1 +
Kean University 1 +
Loyola University Maryland 1 +
Lynn University 1 +
Manhattan College 1 +
Marist College 1 +
MCPHS University 1 +
Merrimack College 1 +
Monmouth University 1 +
Moravian College 1 +
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
Providence College 1 +
Rutgers University 1 +
Saint Joseph's University 1 +
Saint Michael's College 1 +
Salve Regina University 1 +
St. John's University 1 +
Stockton University 1 +
The College of New Jersey 1 +
Towson University 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
University of Scranton 1 +
University of Tampa 1 +
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +
University of the Sciences 1 +
Washington & Jefferson College 1 +
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1 +
William Paterson University of New Jersey 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2022 2018-2020 2019 2017 Total
All schools 86 79 86 62 48
#5 Yale University 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#9 Brown University 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1
#17 Rice University 1 + 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#35 New York University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#47 Lehigh University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#47 University of Georgia 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#51 Purdue University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#53 Florida State University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#60 Santa Clara University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#60 North Carolina State University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#67 Villanova University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#73 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#76 University of Delaware 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#86 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#89 Temple University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#93 Auburn University 1 +admitted 1
#93 University of Iowa 1 +admitted 1
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 + 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#105 George Mason University 1 +admitted 1
#105 American University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#105 Saint Louis University 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 3
#105 Arizona State University 1 +admitted 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#124 University of Central Florida 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#124 James Madison University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#124 Fairfield University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#124 University of Oklahoma 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 1
#133 University of Dayton 1 +admitted 1
#133 Elon University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#137 University of Alabama 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
#142 Clark University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#151 Colorado State University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#151 Duquesne University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#151 DePaul University 1 +admitted 1
#151 Seton Hall University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#151 University of Rhode Island 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#163 St. John's University 1 + 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 +admitted 1
#163 Rowan University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#163 Montclair State University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#170 Quinnipiac University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#170 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 +admitted 1
#178 Ohio University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#178 Catholic University of America 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#185 Oklahoma State University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#185 Samford University 1 +admitted 1
#185 Hofstra University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#201 Xavier University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#201 La Salle University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#209 Sacred Heart University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#209 Florida Atlantic University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#227 Nova Southeastern University 1 +admitted 1
#236 University of North Florida 1 +admitted 1
#249 Suffolk University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#249 Pace University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#249 University of Maine 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#260 Regis University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#269 Wilkes University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#280 Hampton University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#280 DeSales University 1 +admitted 1
#304 Florida Gulf Coast University 1 +admitted 1
#304 University of Hartford 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#320 Kean University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
Penn State University Park 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 5
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2022 2018-2020 2019 2017 Total
All schools 17 16 17 5 14
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1
#4 Wellesley College 1 + 1
#11 Barnard College 1 + 1
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1
#16 Davidson College 1 + 1
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#22 United States Military Academy 1 + 1
#23 Oberlin College 1 + 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#30 Lafayette College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#30 Bucknell University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#39 Trinity College 1 + 1
#45 Union College 1 +admitted 1
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#46 Dickinson College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#70 Muhlenberg College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#72 Bard College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#93 Drew University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 4
#100 New College of Florida 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#107 Susquehanna University 1 +admitted 1
#116 Saint Michael's College 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#146 Albright College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#174 Marymount Manhattan College 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3

Academics

AP

(17)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
European History
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Physics 1
World History
English Language and Composition
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Sports

(11)
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(23)
Justice Club
Key Club
Law Society Club
Student Council
Art Club
Choir
Justice Club
Key Club
Law Society Club
Student Council
Art Club
Choir
Craft Club
Drama Club
Forensics Team
Dance Team
Technical Theatre Club
Chinese Club
French Club
Spanish Club
Coding Club
Environmental Club
Forensics Sciences Club
Math Club
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Club
Kind Hearts Club
Peanut Butter and Jelly Club
Platform Tennis/Paddle Club
Ski Club
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Arts

(7)
Music
Public Speaking
3D Design
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Music
Public Speaking
3D Design
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
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Contact Info

http://www.msdacademy.org
3 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-226-0660
jwhitmore@msdacademy.org
New Jersey

Basic Info

All-girls
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1892
Campus Size: 21 acres
Religious Affiliation: school.Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 12/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior

Frequently Ask Questions about Mount Saint Dominic Academy

Tell me a bit about Mount Saint Dominic Academy.
Mount Saint Dominic Academy is All-girls private day school located in New Jersey, US. It was founded 1892 , and currently has about 251 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.msdacademy.org.
Does Mount Saint Dominic Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Mount Saint Dominic Academy is offering 17 AP courses.

Mount Saint Dominic Academy also have 41% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Mount Saint Dominic Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021-2023, some students attended University of Notre Dame, Emory University, Georgetown University, University of Michigan and University of Southern California.
What is the application requirement for Mount Saint Dominic Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Mount Saint Dominic Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Mount Saint Dominic Academy’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Mount Saint Dominic Academy in 2024 is $20,639 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 jwhitmore@msdacademy.org .
Where is Mount Saint Dominic Academy located?
Mount Saint Dominic Academy is located in the State of New Jersey of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 15 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Mount Saint Dominic Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Mount Saint Dominic Academy is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Mount Saint Dominic Academy has been favorited by 2 users.
How to start with an application with Mount Saint Dominic Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Mount Saint Dominic Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Mount Saint Dominic Academy’s official site: http://www.msdacademy.org or call them at 973-226-0660.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Mount Saint Dominic Academy?
Yes, here are few: Essex Valley School, The Gramon School and The Montclair Kimberley Academy.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Mount Saint Dominic Academy?
The overall rating for Mount Saint Dominic Academy is B-.

The section ratings of Mount Saint Dominic Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community

Nearby City

New York, New York
New York City, often referred to as NYC, is the most populous city in the United States with a 2020 population of 8.8 million. It is the cultural, financial, and entertainment hub of the world, renowned for its iconic landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. The city is home to global institutions such as the United Nations and Wall Street. Known for its diversity and vibrant arts scene, New York City plays a crucial role in shaping international commerce, politics, and culture.
Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport
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