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Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation B
Academics B
Extracurriculars C
Community A+
Reviews C
Founded in 1924 when San Marino was covered in orange groves, Southwestern Academy has become a school rich in culture and diversity. For 98 years, we have supported the educational needs of both domestic and international students in grades 6-12 with 100% of students entering college/university upon graduation. Our close-knit community of faculty and staff make every student feel like part of our family. Our co-ed campus with boarding and day classes in San Marino, California provides a peaceful, safe, and beautiful space for students to thrive. Academic programs include college preparatory courses, ESL (English as a Second Language), and post graduate curricula. Our Summer Adventures program is available for students every summer! Extracurricular activities include soccer, tennis, volleyball, music, visual/media arts, basketball, and baseball along with several clubs suited for a variety of interests. Our students have found a place to belong. Maybe it’s your place, too.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$61875
Enrollment
100
International Students
0.6%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
38%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$17 millions
AP
6
Average SAT Score
1350
Class Size
8
Boarding %
0.7%

Matriculation

(2021)
Ranking University/College Students
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#48 University of Georgia 1 +
#49 Northeastern University 1 +
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#49 Pepperdine University 1 +
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +
#59 University of Washington 1 +
#62 Rutgers University 1 +
#63 University of Connecticut 1 +
#75 Baylor University 1 +
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1 +
#83 University of California: Riverside 1 +
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#103 Saint Louis University 1 +
#103 Temple University 1 +
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
#107 Whittier College 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#122 Chapman University 1 +
#124 Westmont College 1 +
#136 Albion College 1 +
#136 University of La Verne 1 +
#136 University of the Pacific 1 +
#137 California State University: Long Beach 1 +
#145 Concordia College: Moorhead 1 +
#162 Oregon State University 1 +
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1 +
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 +
#176 Valparaiso University 1 +
#194 California State University: San Bernardino 1 +
#250 University of North Dakota 1 +
#263 Azusa Pacific University 1 +
#263 University of Indianapolis 1 +
#285 North Dakota State University 1 +
#317 Northern Arizona University 1 +
California Lutheran University 1 +
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1 +
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1 +
California State University: Chico 1 +
California State University: Los Angeles 1 +
California State University: Northridge 1 +
California State University: Sacramento 1 +
Concordia University Irvine 1 +
Grand Canyon University 1 +
Hawaii Pacific University 1 +
La Sierra University 1 +
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1 +
Menlo College 1 +
New Charter University 1 +
Pasadena City College 1 +
Rollins College 1 +
Santa Monica College 1 +
University of Redlands 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021 2019 2017 2014 2012 Total
All schools 41 16 18 27 15
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 2
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 1
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 1 2
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1 + 1 3
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1 +admitted 1 3
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1
#35 New York University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 2
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1 + 2
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1 +admitted 1 1 4
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#47 University of Georgia 1 + 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 1 1 5
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 1 3
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1 + 2
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +admitted 1 2
#60 Michigan State University 1 1 2
#61 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1 2
#67 George Washington University 1 1
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 +admitted 1 2
#67 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 2 4
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1
#73 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 1
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 + 1 3 6
#83 University of California: Riverside 1 + 1
#89 Temple University 1 + 1
#89 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 + 1
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1 2
#98 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1 3 5
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#105 American University 1 1
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1 + 1
#105 California State University: Long Beach 1 + 1
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 + 1
#124 University of Denver 1 1
#133 Chapman University 1 + 1
#133 California State University: Fullerton 1 + 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 2
#142 Clark University 1 + 1
#142 Oregon State University 1 + 1
#142 University of the Pacific 1 + 1
#170 University of La Verne 1 + 1
#170 California State University: San Bernardino 1 + 1
#170 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 + 1
#201 Valparaiso University 1 + 1
#236 Azusa Pacific University 1 + 1
#236 University of North Dakota 1 + 1
#249 North Dakota State University 1 + 1
#249 Northern Arizona University 1 + 1
#304 University of Indianapolis 1 + 1
Grand Canyon University 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021 2019 2017 2014 2012 Total
All schools 4 0 2 2 1
#4 Swarthmore College 1 1
#30 Lafayette College 1 1
#35 Occidental College 1 + 1 2
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1
#93 Whittier College 1 + 1
#107 Westmont College 1 + 1
#124 Albion College 1 + 1
#146 Concordia College: Moorhead 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(6)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
Human Geography
English Literature and Composition
European History

Sports

(4)
Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(7)
Southwestern Interact Club
Southwestern International Club
Southwestern Arts Society (SAS)
Southwestern Environmental Associates (SEA)
Southwestern Golfers
Southwestern Music Society (SMS)
Southwestern Interact Club
Southwestern International Club
Southwestern Arts Society (SAS)
Southwestern Environmental Associates (SEA)
Southwestern Golfers
Southwestern Music Society (SMS)
SUNSPOTS
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Arts

(3)
Media
Photography
Art

Contact Info

http://www.southwesternacademy.edu
2800 Monterey Road, San Marino, CA 91108
626-799-5010
admissions@southwesternacademy.edu
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 6-12, PG
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1924
Campus Size: 8 acres
Boarding Rate: 1%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Zoom
School Code:
TOEFL: 8098
SSAT: 7430
ISEE: 53161
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Frequently Ask Questions about Southwestern Academy (CA)

Tell me a bit about Southwestern Academy (CA).
Southwestern Academy (CA) is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1924 , and currently has about 100 students, 0.60% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.southwesternacademy.edu.
Does Southwestern Academy (CA) have rigorous academic requirements?
Southwestern Academy (CA) is offering 6 AP courses.

Southwestern Academy (CA) also have 38% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Southwestern Academy (CA) students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021, some students attended University of Michigan, University of Southern California, New York University, University of California: Santa Barbara and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
What is the application requirement for Southwestern Academy (CA)?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Southwestern Academy (CA)’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Southwestern Academy (CA)’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Southwestern Academy (CA) in 2024 is $61,875 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@southwesternacademy.edu .
Where is Southwestern Academy (CA) located?
Southwestern Academy (CA) is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 11 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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Also Southwestern Academy (CA) has been favorited by 159 users.
How to start with an application with Southwestern Academy (CA)?
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Southwestern Academy (CA)’s official site: http://www.southwesternacademy.edu or call them at 626-799-5010.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Southwestern Academy (CA)?
Yes, here are few: EF Academy Pasadena, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy and South Hills Academy.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Southwestern Academy (CA)?
The overall rating for Southwestern Academy (CA) is B-.

The section ratings of Southwestern Academy (CA) are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews

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Population (2022) 3,833,995
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Los Angeles International Airport

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