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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.

Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.

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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.

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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
A-
Matriculation A-
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B+
Community A+
Reviews A
St. Albans School is an Episcopal, college preparatory school for boys in Washington, DC. Founded in 1909, the School is located on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral, and is dedicated to fostering the spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of its students. St. Albans challenges its students to achieve excellence and to embrace responsibility, and it expects them to act always with honor and to respect and care for others.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$78196
Enrollment
329
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$51 millions
AP
16
Class Size
13
Boarding %
8%

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#3 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +
#10 Northwestern University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#13 Brown University 1 +
#13 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#15 Rice University 1 +
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
LAC #3 Pomona College 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#18 Columbia University 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1 +
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#22 Emory University 1 +
#22 Georgetown University 1 +
#25 New York 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 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1 +
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1 +
#32 Tufts University 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#44 Tulane University 1 +
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#72 Southern Methodist University 1 +
LAC #15 Davidson College 1 +
LAC #15 Grinnell College 1 +
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1 +
#89 Brigham Young University 1 +
#89 Elon University 1 +
#89 Howard University 1 +
LAC #18 Colgate University 1 +
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1 +
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1 +
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
#105 University of Denver 1 +
#105 University of Oregon 1 +
#107 Whittier College 1 +
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 1 +
LAC #24 Colby College 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#121 Temple University 1 +
#124 Morehouse College 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
#127 University of Dayton 1 +
LAC #27 Macalester College 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#137 University of Kentucky 1 +
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 1 +
#151 Fisk University 1 +
#151 James Madison University 1 +
#151 Oregon State University 1 +
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1 +
#166 Virginia Commonwealth University 1 +
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1 +
LAC #37 Occidental College 1 +
LAC #39 Denison University 1 +
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1 +
#219 Texas Tech University 1 +
LAC #51 The University of the South 1 +
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1 +
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1 +
Babson College 1 +
College of William and Mary 1 +
Elizabeth City State University 1 +
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1 +
McGill University 1 +
Montgomery College Rockville 1 +
Mount St. Mary's University 1 +
Oberlin College 1 +
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
Providence College 1 +
Rhode Island School of Design 1 +
Rollins College 1 +
Shepherd University 1 +
The New School College of Performing Arts 1 +
United States Military Academy 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Edinburgh 1 +
University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
University of St. Andrews 1 +
Whitworth University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2017-2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 65 66 65 64 51
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#5 Yale University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#7 Duke University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#9 Brown University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#17 Rice University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1 + 2
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#35 New York University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#40 Tufts University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#47 Lehigh University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#60 Santa Clara University 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#89 Brigham Young University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#89 Temple University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#93 Auburn University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#98 University of Oregon 1 + 1
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#105 American University 1 + 1
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#115 Howard University 1 + 1 + 2
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#124 James Madison University 1 + 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#133 University of Dayton 1 + 1
#133 Elon University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#137 University of Alabama 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#142 Virginia Commonwealth University 1 + 1
#142 Oregon State University 1 + 1
#159 University of Kentucky 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#163 St. John's University 1 + 1
#178 Catholic University of America 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#216 Texas Tech University 1 + 1
Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2017-2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 32 35 34 30 25
#1 Williams College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#4 Pomona College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#4 Swarthmore College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#9 Carleton College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#9 Bowdoin College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#11 Wesleyan University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#11 Middlebury College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#11 Grinnell College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#16 Hamilton College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#16 Davidson College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#21 Haverford College 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Bates College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#25 Colby College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1 + 2
#30 Bucknell University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#30 Lafayette College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#35 Occidental College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#39 Denison University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#39 Hillsdale College 1 + 1
#39 Trinity College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#51 The University of the South 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#63 Virginia Military Institute 1 + 1
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#93 Whittier College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#93 Drew University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#100 Morehouse College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#116 Ohio Wesleyan University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#146 Fisk University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
United States Military Academy 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
Oberlin College 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2017-2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 1 2 2 1 0
#2 University of British Columbia 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#3 McGill University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2017-2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 2 2 0 0 0
#5 University of Edinburgh 1 + 1 + 2
#33 University of St. Andrews 1 + 1 + 2

Academics

AP

(16)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Latin
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Calculus BC
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
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Sports

(13)
Aquatics
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
American Football
Aquatics
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(43)
Albanian Yearbook
History Club
Art Club
Investment Club
Astronomy Club
Innovation Club
Albanian Yearbook
History Club
Art Club
Investment Club
Astronomy Club
Innovation Club
ASAP
It's Academic
BEEF
Knitting Club
Cars Club
Marina Orth Tutoring
CAO
Math Team
Catholic Club
Mental Health and Awareness Club
Chemistry Club
Medicine Club
Chess Club
Model U.N.
Chinese Culture Club
Music Appreciation Club
Community Service Club
Neuroscience Club
Computer Building Club
NFL Club
Cyberpatriot Club
Oskom
Entrepreneurship for Social Impact Club
Robotics Team
Fishing Club
Salsa and Entrepreneurship Club
Focus
Science Bowl Club
French Club
Sports Management Club
Government Club
STA News
GSA
Technology Club
Gyre
Technology Ethics Club
The Exchanged
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Arts

(6)
Dance
Drama
Music
Orchestra
Play Production
Theater

Contact Info

http://www.stalbansschool.org
Mount St. Alban, Washington, DC 20016
202-537-6440
sta_admissions@cathedral.org
District of Columbia

Basic Info

All-boys
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1909
Campus Size: 59 acres
Boarding Rate: 8%
Religious Affiliation: Giáo hội Anh

Application Info

Deadline: 11/30
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 6256
ISEE: 90165
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Frequently Ask Questions about St. Albans School

Tell me a bit about St. Albans School.
St. Albans School is All-boys private boarding school located in District of Columbia, US. It was founded 1909 , and currently has about 329 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.stalbansschool.org.
Does St. Albans School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Albans School is offering 16 AP courses.

St. Albans School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do St. Albans School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 3.8% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.43% go to top 25, and about 1.48% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for St. Albans School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Albans 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 St. Albans School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for St. Albans School in 2024 is $78,196 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 sta_admissions@cathedral.org .
Where is St. Albans School located?
St. Albans School is located in the State of District of Columbia of USA.
How popular is St. Albans School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. Albans School is among the most popular schools, within top 156 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also St. Albans School has been favorited by 156 users.
How to start with an application with St. Albans School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. Albans School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Albans School’s official site: http://www.stalbansschool.org or call them at 202-537-6440.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to St. Albans School?
Yes, here are few: Georgetown Preparatory School, Episcopal High School and The Madeira School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for St. Albans School?
The overall rating for St. Albans School is A-.

The section ratings of St. Albans School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews

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Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
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