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B+
Matriculation B+
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B
Community B
Reviews A-
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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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$82,600
Enrollment
239
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$13 million
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
25
Class Size
9
Boarding %
49

College Matriculation

(2020-2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 2
艺术 1 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
#2 Columbia University 1
#6 Stanford University 2
#9 Duke University 1
艺术 10 School of Visual Arts 1
艺术 11 Otis College of Art and Design 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
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Academics

Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Surfing
Tennis
Volleyball
Climbing
Equestrain
Lacrosse
Pickleball
Softball
Swimming
Yoga
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(18)
Amnesty International Club
Ballet
Cooking Club
Economics Club
School Newspaper
Student Government
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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Arts

(7)
Acting
Guitar
Jazz
Vocal
Ceramics
Photography
Acting
Guitar
Jazz
Vocal
Ceramics
Photography
Studio Art
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School Link

Contact Info

http://www.dunnschool.org
805-686-6471
admissions@dunnschool.org
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1957
Campus Size: 65 acres
Boarding Rate: 49%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: On Campus, Zoom
School Code:
TOEFL: 8147
SSAT: 2914
ISEE: 51863
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Frequently Ask Questions about Dunn School

Tell me a bit about Dunn School.
Dunn School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1957 , and currently has about 239 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.dunnschool.org.
Does Dunn School have rigorous academic requirements?
Dunn School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Dunn School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2024, some students attended Princeton University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia University, Stanford University and Duke University.
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, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Dunn School?
The total fee for Dunn School in 2024 is $82,600 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 .
Where is Dunn School located?
Dunn School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Dunn School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Dunn School is among the most popular schools, within top 93 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Dunn School has been favorited by 301 users.
How do I complete an application for 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 805-686-6471.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Dunn School?
Yes, here are few: Cate School, Midland School and Oak Grove School.

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
A- for Students and Parents reviews

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