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Matriculation B
Academics B
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Community B
Reviews B
St. Bede Academy has been providing quality Catholic education in North Central Illinois for over 116 years. While we pride ourselves in our rich history and tradition, we understand the ever-changing needs of students today. Our goal is to provide students with an education that will not only develop their minds, but also strengthen their character preparing them for life's challenges. The academic environment at St. Bede encourages students to excel, both in and outside of the classroom. We commit to having graduates leave the Academy ready, both spiritually and academically, for life in the real world.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$37000
Enrollment
275
International Students
0.13%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
58%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$2.5 millions
AP
6
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
24.47
Class Size
17
Boarding %
0.14545454%

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#9 Northwestern University 1 +
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#40 College of William and Mary 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#49 Purdue University 1 +
#49 Villanova University 1 +
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#59 Syracuse University 1 +
#59 University of Washington 1 +
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#70 Virginia Military Institute 1 +
#72 Knox College 1 +
#83 Marquette University 1 +
#83 University of Iowa 1 +
SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +
#94 Augustana College 1 +
Auburn University 1 +
#103 Creighton University 1 +
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#103 Saint Louis University 1 +
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 +
#103 University of South Florida 1 +
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#111 St. Norbert College 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#118 Iowa State University 1 +
#122 University of Kansas 1 +
#122 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 +
#127 DePaul University 1 +
#127 University of Dayton 1 +
#127 University of Kentucky 1 +
#136 Drake University 1 +
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#166 Bradley University 1 +
SUNY University at Albany 1 +
#182 Belmont University 1 +
#182 University of Houston 1 +
#219 Illinois State University 1 +
#219 Nova Southeastern University 1 +
#234 Bellarmine University 1 +
#285 Clarke University 1 +
#285 North Dakota State University 1 +
#285 Western Michigan University 1 +
Academy of Art University 1 +
Appalachian State University 1 +
Benedictine University 1 +
Butler University 1 +
Calvin College 1 +
College of Lake County 1 +
Columbia College 1 +
Daytona State College 1 +
Dominican University 1 +
Eureka College 1 +
Florida Gulf Coast University 1 +
High Point University 1 +
Illinois Central College 1 +
Illinois Valley Community College 1 +
Lewis University 1 +
MacMurray College 1 +
Mount Mercy University 1 +
Northern Illinois University-DeKalb-IL 1 +
Oral Roberts University 1 +
Parkland College 1 +
Pratt Institute 1 +
Queens University of Charlotte 1 +
Santa Barbara City College 1 +
Sauk Valley Community College 1 +
School of Visual Arts 1 +
Simon Fraser University 1 +
Southeast Missouri State University 1 +
University of Akron: Wayne College 1 +
University of British Columbia 1 +
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1 +
University of Waterloo 1 +
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 1 +
Vincennes University 1 +
Western Illinois University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2019-2021 2015-2017 Total
All schools 50 47 53 47
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 + 1 3
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#35 New York University 1 + 1
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 6
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 + 1 + 12 15
#49 Purdue University 1 + 1 + 3 5
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#57 Penn State University Park 1 + 2 3
#67 George Washington University 1 1
#67 Villanova University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 + 1 + 5 8
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 + 1 + 1 3
#82 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 7
#89 Temple University 1 + 1
#89 University of South Florida 1 + 1 + 2
#93 Auburn University 1 + 1 + 2
#93 University of Iowa 1 + 1 + 2
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#98 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 6
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#105 Saint Louis University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 4
#115 University of Arizona 1 + 1
#118 Iowa State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#124 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#124 Creighton University 1 + 1 + 2
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 + 2
#133 University of Houston 1 + 1 + 2
#133 SUNY University at Albany 1 + 1 + 2
#133 University of Dayton 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 + 1 + 2
#137 University of Alabama 1 + 1 + 2
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 + 1 + 5 8
#151 Michigan Technological University 1 + 1
#151 DePaul University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#151 University of Kansas 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#159 University of Kentucky 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#163 St. John's University 1 + 1
#178 Drake University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#185 Bradley University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#201 Valparaiso University 1 + 1
#209 Illinois State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#216 University of Wyoming 1 + 1
#227 Nova Southeastern University 1 + 1 + 2
#236 Belmont University 1 + 1 + 2
#249 North Dakota State University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#269 Northern Illinois University-DeKalb-IL 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#280 Bellarmine University 1 + 1 + 2
#280 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 1 + 1
#280 University of St. Francis 1 + 1 + 2
#280 Clarke University 1 + 1 + 2
#304 University of Indianapolis 1 + 1
#304 Western Michigan University 1 + 1 + 2
#304 Florida Gulf Coast University 1 + 1 + 2
#320 St. Ambrose University 1 + 1
#390 Roosevelt University 1 + 1
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2019-2021 2015-2017 Total
All schools 4 5 6 0
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1
#39 Trinity College 1 + 1
#51 St. Olaf College 1 + 1
#63 Virginia Military Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#75 Knox College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#93 St. Norbert College 1 + 1 + 2
#100 Augustana College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#116 Saint Michael's College 1 + 1
#116 Cornell College 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2019-2021 2015-2017 Total
All schools 3 3 0 0
#2 University of British Columbia 1 + 1 + 2
#9 University of Waterloo 1 + 1 + 2
#11 Simon Fraser University 1 + 1 + 2

Academics

AP

(6)
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Computer Science Principles
European History
Physics 1
Computer Science A

Sports

(12)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(28)
Prom Committee
Car Club
Pep Club
Student Ambassadors
Abbey Altar Server
Eucharistic Ministers Lectio Divino
Prom Committee
Car Club
Pep Club
Student Ambassadors
Abbey Altar Server
Eucharistic Ministers Lectio Divino
InterAct
Last Supper Club
Student Government
Tea Club
Engineering Club
E-Sports Gaming Club
Strength & Conditioning
Peer Tutoring
Bruinomics
Science Club
Scholastic Bowl Heritage Club
Band
Chorus
Fall Theatre
Spring Musical
Stage Rats
The Genesius Project
Yearbook & Photography
Homecoming Variety Show
Retreat Leaders
Lectors
Bass Fishing
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Contact Info

http://www.st-bede.com
24 W US Highway 6 Peru, IL 61354-2903
815-223-3140
mwagner@st-bede.com
Illinois

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1890
Campus Size: 700 acres
Boarding Rate: 0%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Other Accepted Scores: ITEP
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Frequently Ask Questions about Saint Bede Academy

Tell me a bit about Saint Bede Academy.
Saint Bede Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Illinois, US. It was founded 1890 , and currently has about 275 students, 0.13% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.st-bede.com.
Does Saint Bede Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Saint Bede Academy is offering 6 AP courses.

Saint Bede Academy also have 58% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Saint Bede Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019-2023, some students attended Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, University of California: San Diego and Boston College.
What is the application requirement for Saint Bede Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Saint Bede 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 Saint Bede Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Saint Bede Academy in 2024 is $37,000 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 mwagner@st-bede.com .
Where is Saint Bede Academy located?
Saint Bede Academy is located in the State of Illinois of USA.
How popular is Saint Bede Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Saint Bede Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 412 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Saint Bede Academy has been favorited by 30 users.
How to start with an application with Saint Bede Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Saint Bede Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Saint Bede Academy’s official site: http://www.st-bede.com or call them at 815-223-3140.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Saint Bede Academy?
The overall rating for Saint Bede Academy is B.

The section ratings of Saint Bede Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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