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B- 4.3 Alabama, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation B-
Academics B
Extracurriculars C
Community C
Reviews C
St. Bernard is a small school located in north central Alabama. Sponsored by the Benedictine monks of St. Bernard Abbey, the school strives to develop the whole person in each student: body, mind, and spirit. Through rigorous academics, a wide variety of athletics, and a broad array of extracurricular activities each person becomes a well-rounded individual. As a college preparatory school, this development prepares all of our students to excel in the college environment. Our last graduating class of 23 was offerred $3.5 Million in scholarship offers, showing how colleges seek our graduates.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$51050
Enrollment
130
International Students
12%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
4
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
12
Boarding %
0.22307692%

Matriculation

(2015-2019)
Ranking University/College Students
#8 Duke University 1 +
#27 University of Michigan 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#41 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#49 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#49 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#53 Syracuse University 1 +
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1 +
#59 Penn State University Park 1 +
#59 University of Washington 1 +
#63 University of Connecticut 1 +
#70 Fordham University 1 +
#70 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
#70 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#78 American University 1 +
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +
#85 Michigan State University 1 +
#89 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +
#89 University of Delaware 1 +
#89 University of Iowa 1 +
#96 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#96 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#96 University of San Francisco 1 +
#96 University of Vermont 1 +
LAC #22 United States Naval Academy 1 +
LAC #27 Bryn Mawr College 1 +
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1 +
LAC #39 Occidental College 1 +
LAC #49 The University of the South 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2015-2019 2017 2013-2015 Total
All schools 25 12 14
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#7 Duke University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#9 Brown University 1 + 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#21 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#24 Emory University 1 + 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 +admitted 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 +admitted 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#39 Boston College 1 + 1
#40 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1
#43 Boston University 1 +admitted 1
#47 University of Georgia 1 + 1
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +admitted 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 +admitted 1
#59 Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1
#61 Purdue University 1 + 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#67 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1
#70 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +admitted 1
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 +admitted 1
#76 University of Delaware 1 +admitted 1
#89 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#93 University of Iowa 1 +admitted 1
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1
#115 University of San Francisco 1 +admitted 1
#133 University of Vermont 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 +admitted 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2015-2019 2017 2013-2015 Total
All schools 6 4 1
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 +admitted 1
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 3
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#35 Occidental College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#51 The University of the South 1 +admitted 1

Academics

AP

(4)
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
United States History
Calculus AB

Sports

(8)
Archery
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Archery
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(12)
Arise a Knight
Chess
Don Bosco
Doves of the Altar
Dorm Economics
Entrepreneurs/Business
Arise a Knight
Chess
Don Bosco
Doves of the Altar
Dorm Economics
Entrepreneurs/Business
Gratia Plena
Knights of the Altar
National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society
Student Council
Class Council
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Arts

(5)
Band
Choir
Music
Production
Art

Contact Info

http://www.stbernardprep.com
1600 St. Bernard Drive, S.E., Cullman, AL 35055
256-255-5890
admissions@stbernardprep.com
Alabama

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 7-12
Rural
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1891
Campus Size: 800 acres
Boarding Rate: 0%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP
School Code:
SSAT: 6350
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Frequently Ask Questions about St. Bernard Preparatory School

Tell me a bit about St. Bernard Preparatory School.
St. Bernard Preparatory School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Alabama, US. It was founded 1891 , and currently has about 130 students, 12.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.stbernardprep.com.
Does St. Bernard Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Bernard Preparatory School is offering 4 AP courses.

Where do St. Bernard Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2015-2019, some students attended Duke University, University of Michigan, University of California: Davis, University of California: San Diego and Boston University.
What is the application requirement for St. Bernard Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Bernard Preparatory 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. Bernard Preparatory School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for St. Bernard Preparatory School in 2024 is $51,050 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@stbernardprep.com .
Where is St. Bernard Preparatory School located?
St. Bernard Preparatory School is located in the State of Alabama of USA.
How popular is St. Bernard Preparatory School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. Bernard Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 473 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also St. Bernard Preparatory School has been favorited by 20 users.
How to start with an application with St. Bernard Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. Bernard Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Bernard Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.stbernardprep.com or call them at 256-255-5890.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for St. Bernard Preparatory School?
The overall rating for St. Bernard Preparatory School is B-.

The section ratings of St. Bernard Preparatory School are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
C for Extracurriculum
C for Community
C for Students and Parents reviews

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Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is a city steeped in history, playing a key role in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. The Atlanta History Center offers insights into the city's past, while the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site honors the iconic leader’s life. In downtown, Centennial Olympic Park, created for the 1996 Olympics, hosts attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest in the world. With its mix of history, culture, and modern attractions, Atlanta remains a vibrant hub of southern heritage and progress.
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Nearby Airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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