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Overview

Welcome to the "Cotter Experience!" As a Cotter student, you will engage in rigorous academic study, faith-centered experiences, and personally enriching athletic and arts activities. We believe that learning and formation take place both in the classroom and beyond the classroom walls. Every person in our community works to create a truly outstanding educational experience for each student. Cotter Schools is a secondary boarding school with over twenty years' experience with English Language Learners located in the safe and friendly Midwest of America.
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Official information of Cotter Schools in 2024 | FindingSchool
B- Boarding
C Matriculation
B+ Academics
B- Extracurricular activities
B Community
B Reviews
B Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 7-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $48,000
Day S. Tuition: $48,000
# of Students: 500
Teacher:Student: 1:13
International Student: 25%
AP Courses: 17
Endowment: $30,000/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1227/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#4 Columbia University 1
#4 University of Chicago 1
#12 Northwestern University 1
#15 Cornell University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#21 Emory University 1
#21 Georgetown University 1
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#23 University of Southern California 1
#26 University of Virginia 1
#32 New York University 1
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#41 Boston University 1
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#52 Pepperdine University 1
#52 University of Washington 1
#61 Purdue University 1
#69 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#75 Michigan State University 1
#82 University of Iowa 1
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AP Courses

(Total 17)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Physics B
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
United States History
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Physics B
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
United States History
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
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Sports

(Total 9)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 10)
Academic WorldQuest
Active Minds
Art Club
Bike Lab
Book Club
German Club
National Honor Society (NHS)
Prayer Armies Knitting Group (Parmies)
Spanish Club
Student Council
Academic WorldQuest
Active Minds
Art Club
Bike Lab
Book Club
German Club
National Honor Society (NHS)
Prayer Armies Knitting Group (Parmies)
Spanish Club
Student Council
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Contact Info

Official website
1115 West Broadway Street Winona, MN 55987
507-453-5102
admissions@cotterschools.org
Minnesota

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1911
Campus Size: 45 acres
Boarding Rate: 30%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, WeChat, Zoom, FaceTime
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 511

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 14)
4.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Cotter Schools

01.
Tell me a bit about Cotter Schools.
Cotter Schools is Co-ed private boarding school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US. It was founded 1911 , and currently has about 500 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.cotterschools.org.
02.
Does Cotter Schools have rigorous academic requirements?
Cotter Schools is offering 17 AP courses.

Cotter Schools also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Cotter Schools students typically go for their colleges?
In 2013-2016, some students attended Columbia University, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Cornell University and University of Notre Dame.
04.
What is the application requirement for Cotter Schools?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Cotter Schools’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 Cotter Schools’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Cotter Schools in 2024 is $0 , 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@cotterschools.org .
06.
Where is Cotter Schools located?
Cotter Schools is located in the State of Minnesota of USA. The closest major city is Minneapolis, which is about 101 miles away from school. Most families can choose Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Cotter Schools on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Cotter Schools is among the most popular schools, within top 277 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Cotter Schools has been favorited by 64 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Cotter Schools?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Cotter Schools. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Cotter Schools’s official site: http://www.cotterschools.org or call them at 507-453-5102.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Cotter Schools?
The closest major city is Minneapolis. You can find out more schools near Minneapolis here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Cotter Schools?
The overall rating for Cotter Schools is B-.

The section ratings of Cotter Schools are:
C for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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