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Matriculation
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Geo & Community
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100% Boarding
Academic Excellence
Well-rounded extracurricular experience for all
Kindness and Joy
Strong Academics
Competitive Athletics
St. Andrew's is a community of highly engaged students and teachers all living together on a spectacular 2,200-acre campus. Fully committed to our rigorous academic program, our students are dynamic, actively exploring their passions in athletics, the arts and service—both to humanity and to the environment. This close community is characterized by high expectations, trust, kindness and compassion. St. Andrew's values diversity. Over 40 percent of students receive over $4.5 million in financial aid. Students from all backgrounds bring their interests and passions—emerging as engaged and responsible citizens of the world.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$78,500
Enrollment
318
International Students
13%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
74%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$265 million
Average SAT Score
1336
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
10
Boarding %
100
School Materials
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2022-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 13 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 6 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4 |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 5 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 4 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 15 |
| #9 | Duke University | 10 |
| LAC #2 | Amherst College | 4 |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 4 |
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Academics
AP Equivalent and Beyond
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AS Biology
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AS Calculus AB
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AS Calculus BC
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AS Chemistry
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AS Chinese
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AS Differential Calculus
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AS Biology
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AS Calculus AB
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AS Calculus BC
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AS Chemistry
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AS Chinese
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AS Differential Calculus
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AS English Literature
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AS Environmental Science
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AS Film Studies
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AS French
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AS History: A World at War
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AS History: American Social Reform Movements
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AS History: Coming of Age: America in the Early Atomic Era
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AS History: Democracy, Power, and Empire-Athens in the 5th Century BC
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AS History: Empires of Liberty? - The United States in the World
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AS History: Histories of Hate: American Racism and German Anti-Semitism
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AS History: Modern Africa
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AS History: The Atlantic World in the Age of Revolutions
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AS History: The Cult of Saints
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AS History: The History of American Conservatism
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AS History: The Modern Middle East
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AS in Latin: Vergil
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AS Mathematical Economics
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AS Music Theory & Music History
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Advances Study in Photography
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Advances Study in Physics
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Advances Study in Spanish
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Advances Study in Statistics
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Advances Topics Tutorial in Chinese
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Advances Topics Tutorial in French
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Advances Topics Tutorial in Latin: Poetry, Prose & Composition
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Advances Topics Tutorial in Spanish 1 & 2
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Advances Topics Tutorial in Mathematics
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Squash
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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SWAG—St. Andrew's Weekend Activities Group
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SISE—St. Andrew’s Incubator for Social Entrepreneurship
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Cornerstone Bible Study
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Chess Club
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Economics and Business Club
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Ethics Club
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SWAG—St. Andrew's Weekend Activities Group
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SISE—St. Andrew’s Incubator for Social Entrepreneurship
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Cornerstone Bible Study
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Chess Club
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Economics and Business Club
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Ethics Club
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Junior State of America (JSA)
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SAS Book Club
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SASMUN—Model United Nations
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Spanish Club
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Anime Club
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Ceramics Sunday
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SAS Film Fanatics
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Hip Hop Club
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Jazz Ensemble
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Knit and Crochet Club
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SAS Orchestra
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Musical Theatre Club
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Noxontones
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Playwright Club
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Poetry/ Spoken Word
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St. Andrew's Polyphony
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Saints Dance Company
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SAS Cycling Club
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Four Square Club
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SAS Mountain Bikers
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Ping Pong Club
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Rubik's Cube Club
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SAFFL—St. Andrew's Flag Football League
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SAISL—St. Andrew's Indoor Soccer League
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SAS Sailing Club
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Spikeball Club
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Ultimate Frisbee League
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Adaptive Aquatics
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Adaptive Dance
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Alumni Clothes Closet (STACC)
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Community Service Executive Committee
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Delaware Special Olympics
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Our Daily Bread
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Mentoring
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Project Zero
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Supper Club
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Vestry
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Citizens Climate Lobby
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Organic Gardening & Forestry
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Environmental Stewards
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Outing Club
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Culinary Club
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Ethos Coffee
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Nutrition Committee
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A Taste of Home
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5K Club
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Forgot the Flour
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Meditation Club
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Polar Bear Club
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Project: Sleep
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The Andrean
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AV Club
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The Cardinal
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Cardinal Society
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Filmmaking Club
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The Griffin — school yearbook
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The Podcast Team
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Saints News Network
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Ad Astra
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Coding Club
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Math Team
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Math Circle
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Robotics Club
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Rocketry Club
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St. Andrew's Medical Society
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STEM Outreach Program
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Arts
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Acting
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Ballet
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Dance
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Improvisation
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Music
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Music Theory
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Acting
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Ballet
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Dance
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Improvisation
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Music
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Music Theory
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Public Speaking
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Theater
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Vocal
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Art History
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Drawing
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Film
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Film Studies
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Painting
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Photography
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Printmaking
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Studio Art
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Reviews
A student
5 / 5
01/13/2026
Reviews from other languages
Overall good
A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
08/23/2024
Reviews from other languages
The school offers a diverse range of courses, covering various fields such as art history, biology, calculus, computer science, environmental science, European history, French, German, Spanish, and psychology. In addition, the school also provides university-level 'Advanced Studies' (AS) courses, allowing students to choose according to their interests and professional development. The school consistently boasts excellent postgraduate outcomes, with its graduates highly sought after by top universities like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and MIT. Furthermore, the school features a distinctive 'Convent Program' (隐修会项目). This program integrates resources from government, enterprises, non-profit organizations, and other sources, aiming to guide and train students to become the next generation of leaders.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
01/20/2024
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St. Andrew's School was founded in 1929 and is located in Delaware, USA, about an hour's drive from Philadelphia. It is a 100% boarding school, spanning 2200 acres. The campus is very large with beautiful scenery, featuring not only lakes but also vast forests and dozens of Caribbean-style academic buildings. St. Andrew's School does not offer AP courses but provides a range of Advanced Study (AS) courses.
The school offers 13 different sports, with its rowing program being exceptionally strong. The coaches are former US Olympic team athletes.
The school offers 13 different sports, with its rowing program being exceptionally strong. The coaches are former US Olympic team athletes.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
01/02/2024
Reviews from other languages
Principal Zhan's Review: St. Andrew's School in Delaware is a school that highly values cultural atmosphere and social interaction. Its classroom environment is is dominated by students actively participating in discussions. One hundred percent of students and the vast majority of teachers live on campus. Management is relatively strict, focusing on students' communication and interpersonal skills. It is very suitable for students who love learning and enjoy a family-like atmosphere.
Regarding cultural heritage, the school has daily Sit Down Meals to help all faculty and students get to know each other. After dinner every Wednesday, all teachers and students gather in the chapel to listen to teachers, students, or guest speakers deliver chapel talks, sharing their personal experiences and stories of emotional or spiritual growth.
In terms of academic cultivation, St. Andrew's is a school that does not offer AP courses. It has 8 academic departments, offering a total of over 130 courses. The school emphasizes active learning, so all subjects offered emphasize writing, critical thinking, and scientific research.
Regarding community building, 100% of students and 95% of teachers live on campus. Students, teachers, and staff from diverse backgrounds work together to create a vibrant and diverse community, with 2/3 of students participating in community service projects.
For emotional support, St. Andrew's provides three full-time on-campus counselors. Students can schedule psychological counseling appointments as needed or on a regular basis.
Regarding cultural heritage, the school has daily Sit Down Meals to help all faculty and students get to know each other. After dinner every Wednesday, all teachers and students gather in the chapel to listen to teachers, students, or guest speakers deliver chapel talks, sharing their personal experiences and stories of emotional or spiritual growth.
In terms of academic cultivation, St. Andrew's is a school that does not offer AP courses. It has 8 academic departments, offering a total of over 130 courses. The school emphasizes active learning, so all subjects offered emphasize writing, critical thinking, and scientific research.
Regarding community building, 100% of students and 95% of teachers live on campus. Students, teachers, and staff from diverse backgrounds work together to create a vibrant and diverse community, with 2/3 of students participating in community service projects.
For emotional support, St. Andrew's provides three full-time on-campus counselors. Students can schedule psychological counseling appointments as needed or on a regular basis.
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Frequently Ask Questions about St. Andrew's School, DE
Tell me a bit about St. Andrew's School, DE.
St. Andrew's School, DE is Co-ed private boarding school located in Delaware, US. It was founded 1929 , and currently has about 318 students, 13.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.standrews-de.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.standrews-de.org.
Does St. Andrew's School, DE have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Andrew's School, DE also have 74% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do St. Andrew's School, DE students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.91% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 15.52% go to top 25, and about 14.94% 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. Andrew's School, DE?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Andrew's School, DE’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. Andrew's School, DE?
The total fee for St. Andrew's School, DE in 2024 is
$78,500 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@standrews-de.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@standrews-de.org .
Where is St. Andrew's School, DE located?
St. Andrew's School, DE is located in the State of Delaware of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 45 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is St. Andrew's School, DE on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. Andrew's School, DE is among the most popular schools, within top 57 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also St. Andrew's School, DE has been favorited by 613 users.
Also St. Andrew's School, DE has been favorited by 613 users.
How do I complete an application for St. Andrew's School, DE?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. Andrew's School, DE. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Andrew's School, DE’s official site: http://www.standrews-de.org or call them at 302-285-4231.
Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Andrew's School, DE’s official site: http://www.standrews-de.org or call them at 302-285-4231.
Are there additional schools that are located close to St. Andrew's School, DE?
Yes, here are few:
Church Farm School, West Nottingham Academy and Westtown School.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for St. Andrew's School, DE?
The overall rating for St. Andrew's School, DE is A+.
The section ratings of St. Andrew's School, DE are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of St. Andrew's School, DE are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
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Population (2022)
1,447,395
Cost of Living
Higher than average 7%
Nearby Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
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