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Mater Dei High School

5.00 (1 review)
1300 Harmony Way Evansville, IN 47720
Tel: (812) 426-2258 Ext. 322

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IN School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,826
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Mater Dei High School Photo #1 - Mater Dei students consistently score above Indiana's overall passing rate on ISTEP+ 10 assessment. On average, our senior classes earn $12 million in scholarships each year.
Mater Dei High School Photo #2 - We believe in the core values of our Catholic tradition, respect, learning, parent and community engagement, and stewardship. Just one of the ways our students show this is through the Riley Dance Marathon for kids. We're proud to say our students consistently rank in the gold level of donations raised each year!
Mater Dei High School Photo #3 - Mater Dei is even recognized globally! Our student teams conceive, design, and build fuel-efficient cars in an attempt to get the highest gas mileage. The MD Supermileage Team has a winning tradition in the national Shell Eco-Marathon. The competition includes universities and high schools around the country, Canada and Mexico. Since 2012 the team has won first each year and
Mater Dei High School Photo #4 - Mater Dei strives to educate the whole child by blending learning with faith and by making faith an integral part of the school day. This is accomplished through prayer as a fundamental component of each day along with a focus on service to others. We pride ourselves on being a place for all students, regardless of religious affiliation, to actively
Mater Dei High School Photo #5 - Mater Dei students are strongly encouraged to become well-rounded individuals by interacting with others in nearly 60 different sports, clubs, and other extra-curricular activities. We are proud to say our students have won 21 academic and athletic state championships! Mater Dei offers a unique student government model with MaterDei-ville which is recognized by Evansville's city government as an its own
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IN School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,826
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mater Dei High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
Student Body
Largest student body
Sports offered
Most sports offered
Extra-curric.
Most extracurriculars offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeMater Dei High School
9129
10131
11126
12103
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Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Motto
Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve

Student Body

Total Students
489 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
20 students
Average SAT score
1128
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants, dress shoes, approved MD logo polo and/or fleece
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Other school association(s)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,826
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% on Financial Aid
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jill Seiler
Application URL
Endowment Size
$12 million

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Super Bowl TeamEuchre Club
German ClubMater Dei Dance Marathon for Riley Hospital
Mater Dei Teen PowerNational Honor Society
Peer MediationPep Club
Robotics ClubService Club
Spanish ClubSpeech Team
Spell BowlStudent Council
Student PublicationsSupermileage Team
Teens for Life


Arts and Music Programs:
Art/Photography ClubBand
Concert ChoirDance Cats
Theatre


Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArcheryBowling
LacrosseTrap Shooting
Ultimate Frisbee

School Notes

  • Mater Dei High School was constructed in 1949 on the west side of Evansville, Indiana as a Catholic, coed, high school to serve the needs of a growing community.
  • Mater Dei is one of two Catholic high schools that serve the students of Vanderburgh, Posey, and Warrick counties.
  • Mater Dei is a college prep school with approximately 95% of our students going on to college.
  • Mater Dei offers a wide array of extracurricular programs including but not limited to athletics, theater, music, speech, super mileage team, academic bowl teams, and numerous other clubs and organizations.
  • Mater Dei offers a well-rounded college prep curriculum emphasizing the natural sciences, career skills, technology, and competence in math and English.
  • Mater Dei High School is committed to being a school of choice for all families.
  • We strive to create an educational environment based on Gospel values, which recognizes the needs and differences in individuals and empowers students to meet the demands and challenges of a rapidly changing and morally complex world.
  • Mater Dei is built on the cornerstones of spiritual growth, academic excellence, service to others, and social development.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Nicholas Austin, Class of 2001 -
    • Diane Emge, Class of 1971 -
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mater Dei High School cost?
Mater Dei High School's tuition is approximately $9,826 for private students.
What schools are Mater Dei High School often compared to?
Mater Dei High School is often viewed alongside schools like Reitz Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Mater Dei High School?
The acceptance rate of Mater Dei High School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
Who are famous alumni from Mater Dei High School?
Mater Dei High School famous alumni include: Nicholas Austin, Class of 2001 and Diane Emge, Class of 1971.
What sports does Mater Dei High School offer?
Mater Dei High School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Mater Dei High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for most sports offered.
What is Mater Dei High School's ranking?
Mater Dei High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Mater Dei High School?
The application deadline for Mater Dei High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mater Dei High School located?
Mater Dei High School is located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Evansville, IN.

School Reviews

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My husband and I couldn't be happier with our choice to send out two children to Mater Dei. Our son graduated in 2018 and is now attending IU at the Kelley School of Business. We feel Mater Dei not only helped him excel in high school but also deepened his faith and has propelled him to succeed in his adult life. We could not be happier with our students' education and the lifelong friends we both have met through the school.
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