Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $26,215
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Mount Michael Benedictine School
Mount Michael Benedictine School is a Catholic college preparatory residential/day school rooted in Benedictive Values for young men committed to excellence. Students develop spiritually, intellectually, and socially through the comprehensive curriculum and communal experience to become future leaders.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $26,215
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mount Michael Benedictine School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Faculty Education
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Year Founded
1953
1909
Campus Size
400 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
School Motto
Catholic college preparatory, academically challenging, grounded in Benedictine values
Student Body
Enrollment
225 students
300 students
% Students of Color
20%
25%
% International Students
1%
20%
% Students Boarding
45%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
26
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
85%
70%
Summer Program Details
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
26
17
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$4.27 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$26,215
(Includes tuition, fees, room&board. )
(Includes tuition, fees, room&board. )
$59,900
Tuition international students
$44,165
$53,975
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$24,565
$44,000
% Students on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$6,550
(Academic and Need Based)
(Academic and Need Based)
$25,000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85%
58%
Director of Admissions
Ms. Danika Kerin
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
14
16
Colors
Maroon and White
School Mascot
Knights
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
19
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic DecathlonBoard Game Club
Campus MinistryChess Club
Drama ClubJournalism
Math ClubMen of Benedict Club
Mock TrialNational Honors Society
Speech TeamStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural BasketballIntramural Football
Intramural Volleyball
College Matriculation
School Notes
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Mount Michael seeks young men entering the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades who demonstrate:
- Good character
- Strong academic ability and motivation
- Desire for independence
- Ability to accept challenges
- Care and concern for others
- Commitment to personal and academic growth
- Enthusiasm for participating in extracurricular activities
- The Class of 2023 had 54 graduates.
- 2 National Merit Semi-Finalists and 1 Commended Student
- Average ACT score of 27
- Total earned scholarships totaling over $7.8 million.
- Students were accepted to 81 different colleges with 65% attending a college outside the state of Nebraska.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Zach Nelson - CEO of NetSuite, Inc.
- Mike McCarthy - Chairman and Co-Founder of McCarthy Group, LLC
- Kevin Kennedy - Screenwriter/Producer- The Assassination of Richard Nixon, The Defenders
- Most Reverend William Dendinger - Bishop of the Grand Island, NE Diocese
- Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D. - President of Creighton University
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mount Michael Benedictine School cost?
Mount Michael Benedictine School's tuition is approximately $26,215 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mount Michael Benedictine School?
The acceptance rate of Mount Michael Benedictine School is 85%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
Who are famous alumni from Mount Michael Benedictine School?
Mount Michael Benedictine School famous alumni include: Zach Nelson, Mike McCarthy, Kevin Kennedy, Most Reverend William Dendinger and Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, S.J., Ph.D..
What sports does Mount Michael Benedictine School offer?
Mount Michael Benedictine School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling.
Does Mount Michael Benedictine School offer a summer program?
Yes, Mount Michael Benedictine School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Mount Michael Benedictine School's ranking?
Mount Michael Benedictine School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Least expensive tuition, High percent faculty with advanced degrees and High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Mount Michael Benedictine School?
The application deadline for Mount Michael Benedictine School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $26,215
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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