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B+ 4.5 / 5 20 Reviews

Overview

Dunn is located 28 miles northeast of Santa Barbara, California, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. The philosophy of Dunn School is based on the conviction that the depth and quality of the relationship between students and teachers is central to the process of education. Our academic curriculum offers AP courses in thirteen subject areas. The personal and social growth of each student is enhanced by our exceptional fine and performing arts programs, co-curricular athletics, and outdoor education. All Dunn graduates are prepared for the college of their choice.
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Official information of Dunn School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Boarding
B+ Matriculation
B Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B Community
B+ Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $69,500
# of Students: 250
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: 20%
AP Courses: 8
Endowment: $52,000/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 63%
SAT: 1210/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#15 Rice University 1
LAC #3 Pomona College 2
#18 Columbia University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 5
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 2
#25 University of Southern California 3
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 3
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 2
#44 Northeastern University 6
#51 Purdue University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 3
#55 University of Miami 2
#55 University of Washington 2
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 2
#63 Lawrence University 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 2
#76 College of Wooster 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#76 Willamette University 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 3
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#102 Hollins University 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 4
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 3
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#111 Drew University 1
Arizona State University 1
#121 Chapman University 5
#130 Eckerd College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#137 DePaul University 1
LAC #33 Scripps College 1
#166 Kansas State University 1
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1
#176 University of Idaho 1
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 2
#182 Belmont University 1
#182 Oklahoma State University 3
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#202 University of Wyoming 1
LAC #45 DePauw University 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
#250 Regis University 1
LAC #51 The University of the South 2
#263 Montana State University 1
LAC #60 Bard College 2
Babson College 2
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 3
California State University: Dominguez Hills 1
California State University: Monterey Bay 1
California State University: Northridge 1
California State University: San Marcos 1
City University of New York: Baruch College 1
College of Charleston 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Prescott Campus 1
Fort Lewis College 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Marist College 1
Oberlin College 1
Otis College of Art and Design 1
Point Loma Nazarene University 1
Pratt Institute 2
Saint Mary's College of California 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
School of Visual Arts 1
St. John's College 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 4
University of California: Riverside 2
University of Colorado Boulder 3
University of Redlands 1
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Toronto 1
Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1
Whitworth University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 8)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Environmental Science
Computer Science Principles
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Environmental Science
Computer Science Principles
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Sports

(Total 11)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Strength and Conditioning
Surfing
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Strength and Conditioning
Surfing
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 7)
Acting
Guitar
Jazz
Vocal
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
Acting
Guitar
Jazz
Vocal
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 18)
Amnesty International Club
Ballet
Cooking Club
Economics Club
School Newspaper
Student Government
Swimming
The Academy (book group)
Yoga
Diversity Club
Amnesty International Club
Ballet
Cooking Club
Economics Club
School Newspaper
Student Government
Swimming
The Academy (book group)
Yoga
Diversity Club
Badminton Club
Climbing Club
Community Service Club
Debate Club
Film Club
Interact Club
Mahjong Club
Young Life
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1957
Campus Size: 65 acres
Boarding Rate: 60%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 8147
SSAT: 2914
ISEE: 51863

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 17)
4.5/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
3.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 70)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Dunn School

01.
Tell me a bit about Dunn School.
Dunn School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Los Angeles, California, US. It was founded 1957, and currently has about 250 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.dunnschool.org.
06.
Where is Dunn School located?
Dunn School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Los Angeles, which is about 115 miles away from school. Most families can choose Los Angeles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Dunn School have rigorous academic requirements?
Dunn School is offering 8 AP courses.

Dunn School also have 63% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Dunn School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Dunn School is among the most popular schools, within top 98 for all US schools.

Also Dunn School has been favorited by 277 users.
03.
Where do Dunn School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2022, some students attended Rice University, Pomona College, Columbia University, University of California: Berkeley and University of California: Los Angeles.
08.
How to start with an application with Dunn School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Dunn School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Dunn School’s official site: http://www.dunnschool.org or call them at 805-686-0650.
04.
What is the application requirement for Dunn School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Dunn School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Dunn School?
Yes, here are few: Cotter Schools, Lake Tahoe Preparatory School and Tallulah Falls School.

The closest major city is Los Angeles. You can find out more schools near Los Angeles here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Dunn School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Dunn School in 2024 is $79,900 , 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@dunnschool.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Dunn School?
The overall rating for Dunn School is B+.

The section ratings of Dunn School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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