Marin Catholic High School
Kentfield · Marin County · Catholic religious-affiliated
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- Where graduates go, as the school itself publishes it. Marin Catholic High School publishes where its graduates go (CLASS OF 2020-2025): 216 colleges, including Boston College, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Claremont McKenna College.
- The UC pipeline here is real. 58 admissions to the top six UC campuses for a class of 191 seniors puts this school in roughly the top 28% of California high schools.
- Elite admits are rare — here and everywhere. Berkeley and UCLA admitted 10 of this class's 354 UC applications. The strong middle campuses — San Diego, Santa Barbara, Irvine, Davis — are where most real UC outcomes happen.
- One question for any counselor: who should still test? Plenty of strong students skip the SAT/ACT now — but merit scholarships at dozens of colleges still key off scores. Ask how the school decides who should still sit for one.
Composed from this page's data — every claim is backed by a number in the sections below.
Where graduates go — as published by the school
Marin Catholic High School publishes where its graduates enrolled (CLASS OF 2020-2025): 216 colleges. See the full list ↓
At a glance
- 17 AP courses offered (school profile)
Composed from the school's own published profile (2026), and other public data. Full breakdowns below.
Admissions at a glance
Is Marin Catholic High School a good school for college admissions?
Marin Catholic High School's UC Reach Score is 30 (Above average, top 25% in California; higher than 72% of California high schools), from 58 UC admits (counted at each UC) for 191 seniors in 2025, and it publishes a college list without per-college counts.
How hard is it to get into Marin Catholic High School?
Marin Catholic High School does not post an acceptance rate on its admissions pages; applications are due Dec 4, 2026 and tuition is $29,400 for 2026-27.
From the school's own admissions pages and public filings. Dates verified Oct 1, 2026; exams verified September 2026. Full calendar: California private-school admissions tracker · entrance exams. More private high schools in Marin County · Entrance exams in Marin County · Is Marin Catholic High School worth the tuition?
Private high schools near Marin Catholic High School
Five private high schools within 12 miles of Marin Catholic High School, with tuition and the exam each requires.
| School | City | Miles | Grades | Tuition | Entrance exam | UC Reach Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Academy | San Rafael | 1.8 | 9–12 | $67,500 | No entrance exam | 42 |
| Branson School | Ross | 1.9 | 9–12 | $68,475 | No entrance exam | 51 |
| San Domenico School | San Anselmo | 5.5 | K–12 | $69,650 | no ISEE/SSAT listed — essays and interview for… | 64 |
| Salesian College Preparatory | Richmond | 10.7 | 9–12 | $24,550 | HSPT | 45 |
| Bay School of San Francisco | San Francisco | 11.3 | 9–12 | $69,899 | No entrance exam | 53 |
Distances are straight-line miles between school locations. Tuition and exams are from each school's own admissions pages; see the entrance-exam guide.
Their published matriculation list
Where their graduates enrolled
Marin Catholic High School publishes where its graduates enrolled. What follows is copied from that document — 216 colleges, in the document's own order.
Years, as the document states them
CLASS OF 2020-2025
Ivy+ and most selective · 9
Cornell University · Dartmouth College · Duke University · Harvard University · Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Princeton University · Stanford University · University of Chicago · Yale University
University of California · 10
Dominican University of California · University of California, Berkeley · University of California, Davis · University of California, Irvine · University of California, Los Angeles · University of California, Merced · University of California, Riverside · University of California, San Diego · University of California, Santa Barbara · University of California, Santa Cruz
Cal State · 15
Cal Poly Humboldt · California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo · California State Polytechnic University, Pomona · California State University, Chico · California State University, East Bay · California State University, Fullerton · California State University, Long Beach · California State University, Los Angeles · California State University, Maritime Academy · California State University, Sacramento · California State University, San Marcos · San Diego State University · San Francisco State University · San Jose State University · and 1 more below
Other California · 21
Art Center College of Design · Biola University · California Lutheran University · Chapman University · Claremont McKenna College · Loyola Marymount University · MiraCosta College · Occidental College · Pacific Union College · Pepperdine University · Point Loma Nazarene University · Saint Mary's College of California · San Diego Mesa College · Santa Clara University · and 7 more below
Out of state · 141
American University · Arizona State University, Polytechnic · Arizona State University, Tempe · Auburn University · Barnard College · Bates College · Baylor University · Berklee College of Music · Boise State University · Boston College · Boston University · Bowdoin College · Bryn Mawr College · Bucknell University · and 127 more below
Not matched to a college page · 20
Anderson University · Central Oregon Community College · City College of San Francisco · College of Marin · College of the Redwoods · Cornish College of the Arts · Cuesta College · Franklin University Switzerland · Marymount California University · McGill University · Orange Coast College · Santa Barbara City College · Santa Rosa Junior College · The American University of Paris · and 6 more below
Is my kid's college on this list?
The school down the road: Salesian College Preparatory
| College | Marin Catholic High School | Salesian College Preparatory |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | ✓ named | — |
| Boston University | ✓ named | — |
| Cornell University | ✓ named | — |
| Dartmouth College | ✓ named | — |
| Duke University | ✓ named | — |
| Georgetown University | ✓ named | ✓ named |
| Harvard University | ✓ named | — |
| Johns Hopkins University | ✓ named | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ✓ named | — |
| New York University | ✓ named | ✓ named |
| Northeastern University | ✓ named | — |
| Princeton University | ✓ named | — |
Both schools print names, not counts, so this shows which selective colleges each list names.
All 216 colleges, as the document prints them
and 186 more
These graduates went on to the colleges above.
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Independently verified As published by Marin Catholic High School — 2025-2026 School Profile ↗. Found at: p.4, "CLASS OF 2020-2025 MATRICULATION".
What does Marin Catholic High School publish about its class profile?
These figures come from the school's own published profile (as of 2026); each links to that document.
- AP courses offered: 17 (as of 2026) Source: marincatholic.myschoolapp.com ↗
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Where grads go — and what it costs & pays
UC admits by campus · Class of 2025
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How Marin Catholic High School compares for families
Above-average college outcomes statewide.
- ▸ StatewideUC Reach Score of 30 — 11 points above the California median of 19. Ahead of 72% of California high schools.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsTrails the peer median (UC Reach Score 30 vs a 53 median) across the 5 most similar nearby schools.
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Scroll up to the UC Reach card for Marin Catholic High School's 2025 number, statewide percentile, and 5-year trend.
Enrollment trend & projection
If this trend holds (-1.1%/yr, Total enrollment)
At tuition of $ / student:
| Horizon | Projected Total enrollment | Change | Tuition impact / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr (2026) | ~710 | -8 | $0 |
| 3 yr (2028) | ~694 | -24 | $0 |
| 5 yr (2030) | ~679 | -39 | $0 |
Straight-line extrapolation of the recent annual rate — a what-if, not a forecast of intent. Default = a typical CA Catholic high school ($10k–18k). Edit the figure to match your school.
How does Marin Catholic High School really compare on getting kids to college?
We've ranked it #11 of 11 most similar nearby schools on UC Reach. Unlock the full snapshot to see the head-to-head — who's ahead, by how much, and where it's heading.
Your similar-school group includes
Saint Mary's College High Scho · Salesian College Preparatory · Marin Academy · Justin-Siena High School · Archbishop Riordan High School · Branson School · +4 more
Diocesan context — Archdiocese of San Francisco
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of San Francisco is the canonical governance body for Catholic schools in this region — board policy, tuition guidance, and shared services typically originate here. Visit the diocesan website →
Financial figures aren't shown because Catholic (arch)dioceses don't file IRS Form 990 — they're covered by the USCCB Group Ruling (GEN 0928), which exempts dioceses, parishes, and parochial schools from individual filing. School counts above are hand-compiled from each diocese's published schools-department information.
Marin Catholic High School sent 354 applications to the six most selective University of California campuses and 16.4% were admitted, producing a UC Reach Score of 30 (top-6 UC admits per 100 seniors, counting a student at each campus that admitted them) — 11 points above the California median of 19, higher than 72% of California high schools. The school produces 5.2 UCLA + UC Berkeley admits per 100 seniors.
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Higher than 72% of California high schools (1105 ranked, ≥50 seniors)
Marin Catholic High School's UC Reach Score of 30 is above the California median (19). The top 10% of CA schools achieve 53 or higher.
Against similar schools, Marin Catholic High School trails the peer-group median (53) — even though it looks strong vs. the state average.
For context, the elite tier (top 1%) clears 95 — a gap of 65 pp from where this school sits.
Overall, Marin Catholic High School's UC Reach is higher than 72% of California high schools (1105 ranked).
Private-school figures come from the California Private School Affidavit. Per CDE, inclusion in private-school data is not an evaluation, approval, or endorsement of a school.
GPA figures reflect 2024 — UC has not yet released applicant/admit GPA for 2025.
UC funnel — which kids are getting in at what GPA
Combining the school's applicant pool GPA, admit pool GPA, actual admit rate, and statewide CA admit rates by individual GPA band, we can read which GPA tiers tend to get in — and which don't.
| Campus | 4.00+ GPA | 3.70–3.99 GPA | 3.30–3.69 GPA | < 3.30 GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out | Filtered out |
| UCLA | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out | Filtered out |
| UC San Diego | Strong shot | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Santa Barbara | Strong shot | Moderate | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Davis | Strong shot | Real shot | Moderate | Filtered out |
The numbers behind it
| Campus | Applicant GPA | Admit GPA | Lift ⓘ | Admit rate | vs peer schools @ same GPA ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley (2021) | 3.84 | 4.14 | +0.29 | 16.7% | Peers +0.32 · matches |
| UCLA | 3.95 | 4.26 | +0.31 | 10.2% | Peers +0.29 · matches |
| UC San Diego | 3.84 | 4.11 | +0.27 | 22.0% | Peers +0.33 · wider |
| UC Santa Barbara | 3.88 | 4.22 | +0.34 | 16.4% | Peers +0.31 · matches |
| UC Davis | 3.86 | 4.09 | +0.24 | 31.2% | Peers +0.27 · matches |
Statewide CA admit rates by individual GPA band, 2024 (for reference)
| GPA band | UCB | UCLA | UCSD | UCSB | UCI | UCD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00+ | 17.1% | 14.4% | 43.5% | 57.3% | 46.0% | 64.1% |
| 3.70–3.99 | 2.8% | 1.5% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 16.5% | 27.5% |
| 3.30–3.69 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% |
| 3.00–3.29 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| < 3.00 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Where Marin Catholic High School sits vs. all California schools ⓘ
Overall, this school admits its UC applicants 5.0 points below what their GPAs predict (16.9% actual vs. 21.9% expected), based on 2024 data.
UC Outcomes Trend — 2018–2025
Class size from CDE grade 12 enrollment. Campus-level data: applicant and admit totals count a student once at EACH campus. A senior admitted to UCLA and UC San Diego adds 2 to the admit total, so the total can exceed the senior class — that is the metric working as defined, not an error. The admit RATE is unaffected: both its numerator and denominator are campus-level.
Campus Breakdown — 2025
| Campus | Applicants | Admits | Enrollees | Admit Rate | UC Reach Score | Yield | Avg GPA (App) '24 | Avg GPA (Adm) '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley → Elite | 59 | 3 | —† | 5.1% | 2 | — | 3.92 | —† |
| UCLA → Elite | 77 | 7 | 5 | 9.1% | 4 | 71.4% | 3.95 | 4.26 |
| UC San Diego → Selective | 53 | 11 | —† | 20.8% | 6 | — | 3.84 | 4.11 |
| UC Santa Barbara → Selective | 87 | 18 | 3 | 20.7% | 9 | 16.7% | 3.88 | 4.22 |
| UC Irvine → Selective | 34 | —† | —† | —† | —† | — | 3.89 | —† |
| UC Davis → | 44 | 19 | 8 | 43.2% | 10 | 42.1% | 3.86 | 4.09 |
What This Means
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantMarin Catholic High School is a private high school in Kentfield, Marin County, California with 191 seniors in the Class of 2025.
Its UC Reach Score is 30 (Above average, top 25% in California): 58 UC admits (counted at each UC) from a senior class of 191, so a student admitted to several campuses counts at each. That is higher than 72% of California high schools.
In 2025 its students filed 354 UC applications and received 58 offers, a UC admit rate of 16.4% (counted at each campus); 16 enrolled.
More of its graduates enrolled at UC Davis than at any other UC campus (8 in 2025); UC Berkeley and UCLA together admitted 10.
Of its graduates who enrolled at a UC, 100% earned a degree within six years (cohort entering 2019).
Enrollment was 718 students in 2025, down 7% since 2020.
Marin Catholic High School publishes a matriculation list (where its graduates enrolled) for the CLASS OF 2020-2025: 216 colleges. Source: 2025-2026 School Profile.
Sources: University of California Office of the President (admissions), California Department of Education (enrollment, A-G, college-going), and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
What is Marin Catholic High School's UC Reach Score? Marin Catholic High School's UC Reach Score is 30 (Above average, top 25% in California): 58 UC admits (counted at each UC) from a senior class of 191, so a student admitted to several campuses counts at each. That is higher than 72% of California high schools.
How many students from Marin Catholic High School got into a UC? In 2025 its students filed 354 UC applications and received 58 offers, a UC admit rate of 16.4% (counted at each campus); 16 enrolled.
Which UC campus do Marin Catholic High School graduates attend most? More of Marin Catholic High School's graduates enrolled at UC Davis than at any other UC campus (8 in 2025); UC Berkeley and UCLA together admitted 10.
Where do Marin Catholic High School graduates go to college? Marin Catholic High School publishes a matriculation list (where its graduates enrolled) for the CLASS OF 2020-2025: 216 colleges. Source: 2025-2026 School Profile.
How many students attend Marin Catholic High School? Enrollment was 718 students in 2025, down 7% since 2020.
What is the tuition at Marin Catholic High School? At Marin Catholic High School, tuition is $29,400 for 2026-27.
When is the application deadline for Marin Catholic High School? At Marin Catholic High School, applications are due Dec 4, 2026.
Is Marin Catholic High School a good school for college admissions? Marin Catholic High School's UC Reach Score is 30 (Above average, top 25% in California; higher than 72% of California high schools), from 58 UC admits (counted at each UC) for 191 seniors in 2025, and it publishes a college list without per-college counts.
Analysis: Test Prep Gurus (High School Reach, highschoolreach.com). These figures may be quoted with attribution to Test Prep Gurus.
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