St. Anselm's at a Glance
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1942 by the Benedictine monks of St. Anselm's Abbey |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic; Benedictine |
| Campus Size | 40 acres |
| Grades | Forms A-VI (Grades 6-12) |
| Student Population | Academically motivated young men |
| Totals | |
| Total Students (2019-2020) | 257 |
| Faculty | 44 (full- and part-time) |
| Non-teaching Staff | 17 |
| Faculty with Advanced Degrees | 74% |
| Faculty and Staff of Religious Order | 5 |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 6:1 |
| Students of Color | 37% |
| School Hours | 7:55 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (after-care provided until 6:00 p.m. daily) |
| Academics | |
| Advanced Placement Courses Offered | 26 |
| Average SAT Scores |
1400 (average of Class of 2020)
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| National Merit Scholars and Commended Students | 32% of students (average of last two graduating classes, 2016 and 2017) |
| Graduates Accepted to Accredited 4-year Colleges and Universities | 100% |
| Athletics | |
| Sports Teams | 22 |
| League Affiliation | Potomac Valley Athletic Conference |
| League Championships (Since 1996) | 71 |
| Structural | |
| Buildings | 3 |
| Academic Building | Renovated in 2008; includes updated science and computer labs, art studio, lecture hall and library |
| Athletic Complex & Devine Performing Arts Center | $9 million facility completed in 2003 |
| Monastery | Home to the 12 Benedictine monks of St. Anselm’s Abbey |
| Financial | |
| Tuition (2020-2021) | $29,800-$30,800 |
| Students Receiving Financial Aid | 36% of students |
| Total Financial Aid Awarded | $1.1 million + |
St. Anselm’s Abbey School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The school is a member of the National Catholic Education Association, The Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, the Association of Independent Maryland Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools.