Overview

St. Bede Academy has been providing quality Catholic education in North Central Illinois for over 116 years. While we pride ourselves in our rich history and tradition, we understand the ever-changing needs of students today. Our goal is to provide students with an education that will not only develop their minds, but also strengthen their character preparing them for life's challenges. The academic environment at St. Bede encourages students to excel, both in and outside of the classroom. We commit to having graduates leave the Academy ready, both spiritually and academically, for life in the real world.
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Official information of Saint Bede Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Boarding
B Matriculation
B Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B Community
B Reviews
C Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $35,000
Day S. Tuition: $49,800
# of Students: 300
Teacher:Student: 1:12
International Student: 10%
AP Courses: 6
Endowment: $8,333/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 58%
SAT: 1340/1600
#194

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 University of Washington 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#63 St. Olaf College 1
#70 Virginia Military Institute 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Knox College 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#94 Augustana College 1
Auburn University 1
#97 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#97 University of South Florida 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1
#111 St. Norbert College 1
#115 Creighton University 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1
Arizona State University 1
#121 University of Kansas 1
#121 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
#127 University of Dayton 1
#137 DePaul University 1
#137 Drake University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#137 University of Kentucky 1
#166 Bradley University 1
#176 Valparaiso University 1
#182 Belmont University 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
#182 University of Houston 1
#219 Illinois State University 1
#219 Nova Southeastern University 1
#234 Bellarmine University 1
#263 St. Ambrose University 1
#285 Clarke University 1
#285 North Dakota State University 1
#285 Western Michigan University 1
#299 University of St. Francis 1
Academy of Art University 1
Appalachian State University 1
Benedictine University 1
Butler University 1
Calvin College 1
College of Lake County 1
College of William and Mary 1
CollegeAmerica: Colorado Springs 1
Columbia College 1
Daytona State College 1
Dominican University 1
Eureka College 1
Florida Gulf Coast University 1
High Point University 1
Illinois Central College 1
Illinois Valley Community College 1
Iowa State University 1
Lewis University 1
Lindenwood University 1
MacMurray College 1
MiraCosta College 1
Mount Mercy University 1
Northern Illinois University-DeKalb-IL 1
Oral Roberts University 1
Parkland College 1
Pratt Institute 1
Purdue University Fort Wayne 1
Purdue University Northwest 1
Queens University of Charlotte 1
Quincy University 1
Reinhardt University 1
Ridgewater College 1
Rockford University 1
Roosevelt University 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
Santa Barbara City College 1
Sauk Valley Community College 1
School of Visual Arts 1
Simon Fraser University 1
Southeast Missouri State University 1
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 1
SUNY College at Buffalo 1
Truman State University 1
Tyler Junior College 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Dubuque 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Nebraska - Kearney 1
University of Waterloo 1
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 1
Vincennes University 1
Western Illinois University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 6)
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Computer Science Principles
European History
Physics 1
Computer Science A
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Computer Science Principles
European History
Physics 1
Computer Science A

Sports

(Total 12)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 28)
Prom Committee
Car Club
Pep Club
Student Ambassadors
Abbey Altar Server
Eucharistic Ministers Lectio Divino
InterAct
Last Supper Club
Student Government
Tea Club
Prom Committee
Car Club
Pep Club
Student Ambassadors
Abbey Altar Server
Eucharistic Ministers Lectio Divino
InterAct
Last Supper Club
Student Government
Tea Club
Engineering Club
E-Sports Gaming Club
Strength & Conditioning
Peer Tutoring
Bruinomics
Science Club
Scholastic Bowl Heritage Club
Band
Chorus
Fall Theatre
Spring Musical
Stage Rats
The Genesius Project
Yearbook & Photography
Homecoming Variety Show
Retreat Leaders
Lectors
Bass Fishing
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1890
Campus Size: 700 acres
Boarding Rate: 15%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ITEP

Brief Reviews

(Total 14)
4.6/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 2)
4.5 / 5 Overall
4.5 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.5 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 5)
Recommended
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A- 5.0 (4 reviews)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Saint Bede Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Saint Bede Academy.
Saint Bede Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Chicago, Illinois, US. It was founded 1890 , and currently has about 300 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.st-bede.com.
02.
Does Saint Bede Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Saint Bede Academy is offering 6 AP courses.

Saint Bede Academy also have 58% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Saint Bede Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2022, some students attended Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame, University of California: San Diego, Boston College and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
04.
What is the application requirement for Saint Bede Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Saint Bede Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Saint Bede Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Saint Bede Academy in 2024 is $37,300 , 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 mwagner@st-bede.com .
06.
Where is Saint Bede Academy located?
Saint Bede Academy is located in the State of Illinois of USA. The closest major city is Chicago, which is about 87 miles away from school. Most families can choose O‘Hare International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Saint Bede Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Saint Bede Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 407 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Saint Bede Academy has been favorited by 30 users.
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How to start with an application with Saint Bede Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Saint Bede Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Saint Bede Academy’s official site: http://www.st-bede.com or call them at 815-223-3140.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Saint Bede Academy?
The closest major city is Chicago. You can find out more schools near Chicago here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Saint Bede Academy?
The overall rating for Saint Bede Academy is B.

The section ratings of Saint Bede Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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