School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A-
Matriculation
A-
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & 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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College Matriculation Rankings
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$82,436
Enrollment
325
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$51 million
AP
16
Class Size
13
Boarding %
9
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2021-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 + |
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
(16)|
Biology
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Calculus AB
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Computer Science A
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French Language and Culture
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Computer Science A
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Physics 2
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Statistics
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Calculus BC
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Climbing
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Climbing
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(9)|
Robotics
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Entrepreneurship
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Fishing
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NFL Club
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Science Bowl
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Model U.N.
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Robotics
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Entrepreneurship
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Fishing
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NFL Club
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Science Bowl
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Model U.N.
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Knitting
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Music Appreciation
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Astronomy
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Arts
(19)|
Acting
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Choral
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Directing
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Music
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Music Theory
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Public Speaking
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Acting
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Choral
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Directing
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Music
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Music Theory
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Public Speaking
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Stagecraft
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Theater
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Theater Design
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Graphic Design
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Painting
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Photography
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Printmaking
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Design
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Basic Info
Application Info
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 325 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.stalbansschool.org.
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.
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, 3.9% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.55% go to top 25, and about 1.52% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*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 Boarding Tuition for St. Albans School?
The total fee for St. Albans School in 2024 is
$82,436 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 .
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 the 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 163 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also St. Albans School has been favorited by 156 users.
Also St. Albans School has been favorited by 156 users.
How do I complete an application for 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.
Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Albans School’s official site: http://www.stalbansschool.org or call them at 202-537-6440.
Are there additional schools that are located close to St. Albans 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
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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Population (2022)
609,023
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Logan International Airport
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