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1/24/2025
16:30-17:30 Asia/Beijing Peterson, Marcena mpeterson@sandomenico.org
Agenda Join San Domenico students, faculty, coaches, and staff on Zoom for a Student Life and Boarding discussion followed by a Q & A. You’ll learn how to balance academics with the arts, athletics, student clubs, and leadership opportunities. We’ll also share information about our dynamic boarding program, including what it’s like to live on our beautiful campus just 30 minutes from San Francisco! You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of what it's like to be an SD Panther!

School Overview

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Matriculation A
Academics A-
Extracurriculars A
Community A-
Reviews B
Founded in 1850, San Domenico is California's oldest independent school. Set on a 515-acre campus just north of San Francisco, at SD you will find an innovative program for students K-12, with day and boarding options in the high school. Anchored by our core values of study, reflection, community, and service, San Domenico offers an exceptional college preparatory education where values and academics join together, creating more than just great students - we are redefining the metrics of achievement, graduating great people who are inspired leaders equipped to create a better world.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$72520
Enrollment
680
International Students
25%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$20 millions
AP
21
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27.5
Class Size
16
Boarding %
37

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 2
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#27 University of Southern California 2
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 University of California: Irvine 2
#38 University of California: Davis 5
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1
#42 Brandeis University 1
#42 Tulane University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#59 Syracuse University 3
#59 University of Washington 3
#63 George Washington University 1
#72 Reed College 2
#76 Willamette University 1
#79 Gonzaga University 1
#83 Elon University 2
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
#93 University of San Diego 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
Arizona State University 1
#122 Chapman University 3
#148 San Diego State University 2
LAC #30 Scripps College 1
#151 Marymount Manhattan College 1
#162 Oregon State University 2
LAC #35 Pitzer College 1
#182 Montclair State University 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #46 DePauw University 1
#234 San Francisco State University 1
Bentley University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 2
City College of San Francisco 1
Ithaca College 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
San Francisco Conservatory of Music 1
Santa Monica College 1
Santa Rosa Junior College 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2020 2014-2018 2014-2016 Total
All schools 44 51 45 88 31
#1 Princeton University 1 +admitted 1
#2 Harvard College 1 +admitted 1
#4 Stanford University 2 1 +admitted 3
#6 University of Chicago 1 1 2
#8 Duke University 1 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 1
#16 Washington University in St. Louis 1 1
#16 Rice University 1 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 1
#18 Cornell University 1 2 1 +admitted 4
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 2 2 2 4 1 +admitted 11
#21 Emory University 1 2 2 5
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 3 1 1 +admitted 6
#23 Georgetown University 1 1 2
#24 University of Michigan 1 2 1 +admitted 4
#25 University of Virginia 1 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 3 4
#27 University of Southern California 2 1 3 1 +admitted 7
#28 Tufts University 1 1 1 3
#28 New York University 5 3 7 1 +admitted 16
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 2 2 3 1 +admitted 9
#28 Wake Forest University 1 2 3
#34 University of Rochester 1 1 2
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 1 3 8 1 +admitted 14
#35 Boston College 2 1 +admitted 3
#36 University of California: Irvine 2 1 1 4 1 +admitted 9
#38 University of California: Davis 5 7 2 4 1 +admitted 19
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1 2 3
#42 Boston University 2 5 7
#42 Tulane University 1 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 2 3
#42 Brandeis University 1 1 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 6 1 +admitted 8
#49 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#49 Pepperdine University 1 1 +admitted 2
#49 Lehigh University 1 1 2 1 +admitted 5
#49 Northeastern University 1 1 1 +admitted 3
#53 Purdue University 1 2 3
#55 University of Miami 1 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1 1 +admitted 2
#57 University of Connecticut 1 +admitted 1
#59 University of Washington 3 1 2 1 +admitted 7
#59 Southern Methodist University 1 1
#59 Syracuse University 3 2 1 1 7
#63 George Washington University 1 1 2 1 +admitted 5
#66 Loyola Marymount University 1 1
#68 Fordham University 1 1
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1 +admitted 2
#75 Michigan State University 1 1 +admitted 2
#79 American University 1 1 +admitted 2
#79 Gonzaga University 1 1 3 5
#83 Elon University 2 2
#83 Howard University 1 1
#93 University of Denver 1 1 +admitted 2
#93 University of San Diego 1 1 +admitted 2
#99 University of Oregon 2 1 3
#103 Temple University 1 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1 1
#103 University of Arizona 1 1
#103 Drexel University 1 1 +admitted 2
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 2 1 6 1 +admitted 11
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 3 1 +admitted 5
#117 University of Vermont 1 1
#117 Arizona State University 1 1
#122 Chapman University 3 3 2 8
#148 San Diego State University 2 2 4
#162 Oregon State University 2 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2020 2014-2018 2014-2016 Total
All schools 7 10 6 24 7
#4 Pomona College 1 1
#4 Wellesley College 1 1
#9 Claremont McKenna College 1 +admitted 1
#9 Carleton College 1 1 2
#11 Washington and Lee University 1 1
#11 Vassar College 1 1
#13 Grinnell College 1 1
#15 Smith College 1 2 3
#16 Haverford College 2 1 3
#17 Colgate University 1 1 +admitted 2
#17 Barnard College 1 1 1 3
#17 Wesleyan University 2 1 3
#25 University of Richmond 1 1
#27 Macalester College 2 2
#30 Kenyon College 1 1
#30 Mount Holyoke College 2 2
#30 Scripps College 1 1 +admitted 2
#32 College of the Holy Cross 1 +admitted 1
#35 Pitzer College 1 4 5
#36 Oberlin College 1 1 2
#38 Lafayette College 1 1
#38 Whitman College 1 1 1 +admitted 3
#39 Occidental College 4 4
#40 Franklin & Marshall College 1 +admitted 1
#41 Skidmore College 2 2
#45 Union College 1 1
#46 DePauw University 1 1
#47 Dickinson College 1 1 +admitted 2
#60 Bard College 1 1

AP Scores

(2021)
Number of students took AP test
124
Number of tests taken
287
22%
26%
26%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(21)
Calculus AB
Environmental Science
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Environmental Science
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
Psychology
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Physics C: Mechanics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Chinese Language and Culture
Physics 1
Computer Science A
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
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Sports

(24)
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
Flag Football
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
Flag Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(52)
Asian Student Association
Black Student Union
Body Positive
Book Club
Chess Club
Economics Club
Asian Student Association
Black Student Union
Body Positive
Book Club
Chess Club
Economics Club
Hydroponics Club
Japanese Club
Jew Crew
Junior Statesmen of America
K-Pop and KR & B Language Club
Latino League
Multicultural Club
Panther Spirit Club
Photography Club
Queer Student Union
Social Justice Club
Volunteer Club
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Arts

(18)
Band
Choreography
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Production
Band
Choreography
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Production
Theater
Animation
Ceramics
Digital Music
Editing
Film
Game Design
Graphic Design
Media
Photography
Art
Design
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http://www.sandomenico.org
1500 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-258-1905
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1850
Campus Size: 515 acres
Boarding Rate: 37%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/17
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo, IELTS, MAP
School Code:
TOEFL: 897
SSAT: 7084
ISEE: 54074

Frequently Ask Questions about San Domenico School

Tell me a bit about San Domenico School.
San Domenico School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1850 , and currently has about 680 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.sandomenico.org.
Does San Domenico School have rigorous academic requirements?
San Domenico School is offering 21 AP courses.

In recent years, 26 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Where do San Domenico School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 10.91% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.09% go to top 25, and about 0.45% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for San Domenico School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, San Domenico 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 San Domenico School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for San Domenico School in 2024 is $72,520 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 admissions@sandomenico.org .
Where is San Domenico School located?
San Domenico School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Francisco, which is about 18 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Francisco International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is San Domenico School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, San Domenico School is among the most popular schools, within top 74 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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Also it is highly recommended to visit San Domenico School’s official site: http://www.sandomenico.org or call them at 415-258-1905.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to San Domenico School?
Yes, here are few: Archbishop Riordan High School, Justin-Siena High School and The Athenian School.

The closest major city is San Francisco. You can find out more schools near San Francisco here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for San Domenico School?
The overall rating for San Domenico School is A-.

The section ratings of San Domenico School are:
A for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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Cost of Living Higher than average 89%
Nearby Airport San Francisco International Airport
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