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B+ 5.0 Delaware, US
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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
B+
Matriculation A-
Academics B
Extracurriculars A-
Community A
Reviews B-
The Tatnall School is an independent, coeducational day school dedicated to providing students with an excellent college preparatory education within a family atmosphere. Our motto, Omnia in Caritate (All Things in Love), aptly describes our teachers, coaches, parent volunteers, administration and staff. We are committed to maintaining a learning environment in which each student feels supported, challenged and recognized. Tatnall's Mission Statement makes our goal clear: "A Tatnall graduate is prepared to succeed as a college or university student and to assume the important role of a responsible member of society in all its diversity." At Tatnall, students are encouraged to nurture their intellectual curiosity, explore their talents and serve their communities. Our liberal arts tradition ensures development of mind, body and spirit through a balanced program of academics, athletics and the arts.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$35500
Enrollment
489
International Students
4%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
12

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2020-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#13 Brown University 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#18 Columbia University 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1 +
#29 University of Florida 1 +
LAC #6 Carleton College 1 +
#32 Tufts University 1 +
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Brandeis University 1 +
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#44 Tulane University 1 +
#49 University of Georgia 1 +
#51 Lehigh University 1 +
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#51 Villanova University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1 +
#62 George Washington University 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
LAC #13 Vassar College 1 +
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#68 St. Lawrence University 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Southern Methodist University 1 +
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1 +
#77 Clemson University 1 +
#89 Elon University 1 +
#89 Howard University 1 +
#89 University of Delaware 1 +
#89 Ursinus College 1 +
LAC #18 Barnard College 1 +
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1 +
#97 Clark University 1 +
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
#105 University of Arizona 1 +
#105 University of San Francisco 1 +
#105 University of Utah 1 +
#111 Susquehanna University 1 +
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#124 Morehouse College 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#137 University of Kentucky 1 +
#149 University of Mary Washington 1 +
#151 James Madison University 1 +
#151 University of Mississippi 1 +
#166 Hofstra University 1 +
#166 Quinnipiac University 1 +
#176 Catholic University of America 1 +
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1 +
#182 Oklahoma State University 1 +
#182 University of Rhode Island 1 +
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1 +
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1 +
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1 +
#219 Sacred Heart University 1 +
#219 Widener University 1 +
LAC #45 Furman University 1 +
#234 East Carolina University 1 +
#234 West Virginia University 1 +
#250 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1 +
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1 +
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1 +
#317 Morgan State University 1 +
Albright College 1 +
Cabrini University 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
College of William and Mary 1 +
Columbia College Chicago 1 +
DE Technical Comm College 1 +
Delaware State University 1 +
Delaware Valley University 1 +
Eastern University 1 +
Fairleigh Dickinson University: College at Florham 1 +
Florida Gulf Coast University 1 +
Franklin & Marshall College 1 +
Franklin Pierce University 1 +
Georgia Southern University 1 +
High Point University 1 +
Indiana State University 1 +
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1 +
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1 +
Lynn University 1 +
McDaniel College 1 +
McGill University 1 +
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1 +
Minot State University 1 +
Monmouth University 1 +
Mount Saint Mary's University 1 +
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
Parsons The New School for Design 1 +
Paul Smith's College 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
Pratt Institute 1 +
Robert Morris University: Chicago 1 +
Saint Joseph's University 1 +
Salisbury University 1 +
Salve Regina University 1 +
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1 +
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 1 +
Sweet Briar College 1 +
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Glasgow 1 +
University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +
University of Mount Olive 1 +
University of New Haven 1 +
University of Tampa 1 +
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +
Winthrop University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2022 2020-2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 65 69 65 41 44
#1 Princeton University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 3 +admitted 1 + 5
#9 Brown University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +admitted 1
#12 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1 + 2 4
#12 Cornell University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 2
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 2
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +admitted 1
#24 Emory University 1 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1 2
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#28 University of Florida 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#35 New York University 1 +admitted 1 1 3
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#39 Boston College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#40 Tufts University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1 2
#43 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#47 University of Rochester 1 1
#47 Texas A&M University 1 +admitted 1
#47 University of Georgia 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1 2
#47 Wake Forest University 1 1
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#47 Lehigh University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3 7
#51 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#53 College of William and Mary 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#53 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1 2
#60 Brandeis University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#60 Santa Clara University 1 +admitted 1
#67 Villanova University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 2 5
#67 University of Miami 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#67 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 3 +admitted 1 + 1 6
#67 George Washington University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 2 5
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1
#73 Tulane University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#76 Pepperdine University 1 +admitted 1
#76 University of Delaware 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 11 11 25
#86 Clemson University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 2 5
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#89 Temple University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#93 Auburn University 1 +admitted 1
#93 Baylor University 1 +admitted 1
#98 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#105 American University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 1 4
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#105 George Mason University 1 +admitted 1
#115 University of New Hampshire 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#115 University of San Francisco 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#115 Howard University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#115 University of Arizona 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#115 University of Utah 1 +admitted 1
#124 University of Oklahoma 1 + 2 3
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 1 5
#124 James Madison University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 1 5
#133 Elon University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 3
#137 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 2 +admitted 1 + 1 1 6
#142 University of Cincinnati 1 +admitted 1
#142 Clark University 1 +admitted 1
#151 Duquesne University 1 +admitted 1
#151 Seton Hall University 1 +admitted 1
#151 University of Rhode Island 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#159 University of Kentucky 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#163 Rowan University 1 + 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 +admitted 1
#170 Quinnipiac University 1 +admitted 1 + 2 4
#178 Catholic University of America 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#185 Oklahoma State University 1 +admitted 1
#185 Samford University 1 + 1 2
#185 Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1 +admitted 1 2
#185 Hofstra University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#195 East Carolina University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#201 La Salle University 1 + 1
#201 The New School College of Performing Arts 1 +admitted 1
#201 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1 +admitted 1
#209 West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 3
#209 Florida Atlantic University 1 +admitted 1
#209 Sacred Heart University 1 +admitted 1
#216 West Virginia University 1 +admitted 2 +admitted 1 4
#227 Widener University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#249 Pace University 1 +admitted 1
#280 Immaculata University 1 +admitted 1
#280 DeSales University 1 + 1 2
#304 Florida Gulf Coast University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#304 University of Hartford 1 +admitted 1
#320 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#332 Morgan State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#352 Georgia Southern University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#382 Indiana State University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4 8
Jackson State University 1 +admitted 1
Wilmington University 1 +admitted 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2022 2020-2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 22 13 21 14 7
#4 Wellesley College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#9 Carleton College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#11 Middlebury College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#11 Barnard College 1 +admitted 1
#16 Hamilton College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#16 Vassar College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#25 University of Richmond 1 +admitted 1 2
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1 2
#30 Bucknell University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#30 Lafayette College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 1 5
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#38 Skidmore College 1 +admitted 1
#39 Spelman College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#46 Dickinson College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#46 Furman University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1
#51 Centre College 1 + 1
#51 The University of the South 1 +admitted 1
#59 Trinity University 1 + 1
#59 St. Lawrence University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#63 Gettysburg College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 4
#72 Bard College 1 + 1
#86 Ursinus College 1 +admitted 1 + 6 1 9
#93 Washington College 1 +admitted 1
#100 Morehouse College 1 +admitted 1
#107 Susquehanna University 1 +admitted 1 + 2 4
#116 Saint Michael's College 1 +admitted 1
#130 Roanoke College 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
#146 Albright College 1 +admitted 1
#154 University of Mary Washington 1 +admitted 1
#180 Sweet Briar College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2022 2020-2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 1 0 1 1 0
#3 McGill University 1 +admitted 1 + 1 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2022 2020-2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 1 0 0 0 0
#8 University of Glasgow 1 +admitted 1

AP Scores

(2019)
Number of students took AP test
32
Number of tests taken
54
50%
31%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(17)
Biology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
Macroeconomics
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Psychology
Studio Art: Drawing
Computer Science A
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus BC
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Sports

(15)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(11)
Band
Choir
Music
String
Theater
Ceramics
Band
Choir
Music
String
Theater
Ceramics
Photography
Portfolio
Printmaking
Architecture
Design
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Contact Info

https://www.tatnall.org
1501 Barley Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807
302-998-2292
admissions@tatnall.org
Delaware

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: PK-12
Suburban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1930
Campus Size: 110 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
Recommended
Day school
Sanford School United States Flag
5.0
Recommended
Boarding
Solebury School United States Flag
4.2

Frequently Ask Questions about The Tatnall School

Tell me a bit about The Tatnall School.
The Tatnall School is Co-ed private day school located in Delaware, US. It was founded 1930 , and currently has about 489 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.tatnall.org.
Does The Tatnall School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Tatnall School is offering 17 AP courses.

In recent years, 50 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Where do The Tatnall School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 11.67% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.33% go to top 25, and about 3.33% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Tatnall School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Tatnall 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 The Tatnall School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Tatnall School in 2024 is $35,500 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@tatnall.org .
Where is The Tatnall School located?
The Tatnall School is located in the State of Delaware of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 26 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Tatnall School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Tatnall School is among the most popular schools, within top 490 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Tatnall School has been favorited by 19 users.
How to start with an application with The Tatnall School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Tatnall School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Tatnall School’s official site: https://www.tatnall.org or call them at 302-998-2292.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Tatnall School?
Yes, here are few: Tower Hill School-DE, Wilmington Christian School-DE and Sanford School.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Tatnall School?
The overall rating for The Tatnall School is B+.

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

Nearby City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, holds a pivotal place in U.S. history. Once the nation's capital, it is home to iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. With a population of 1,603,797 as of the 2020 census, Philadelphia is a hub for arts, culture, and education. The city is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant arts scene. It also plays a major role in life sciences, business, and industry, making it a key city in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Population (2022) 1,447,395
Cost of Living Higher than average 7%
Nearby Airport Philadelphia International Airport

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