A Catholic Benedictine College Prep High School for Young Men and Women
The Tradition Expands.
Marmion Academy has been educating young people for nearly 100 years. In 2026, Marmion expands to offer students a one-of-a-kind educational journey that combines the best of both worlds. You can expect primarily, a single-gender learning environment freshmen and sophomore year, while still engaging with a broader co-ed student body through campus life and extracurriculars.
Juniors and seniors will come together in a dynamic, integrated classroom setting that prepares them for the world ahead—academically, as leaders, and spiritually.
Rooted in Catholic and Benedictine values, enriched by unmatched leadership and faith formation programs, and driven by a mission to build men and women of character. Marmion is more committed than ever to shape young people who are ready to lead with purpose and integrity.
The Mission Remains.
Marmion Academy, a Catholic-Benedictine college preparatory school for young men and women, is a community dedicated to spiritual formation, academic excellence, and leadership development.
Spirituality
Built on a Foundation of Faith
With guidance from the Benedictine monks of Marmion Abbey—who teach, serve, and walk alongside you—you will learn to lead with compassion, live with integrity, and recognize your own spiritual identity.
As part of our Catholic tradition, we welcome a community of all backgrounds and religious beliefs. Through daily prayer, quiet reflection, retreat opportunities or acts of service in the community, you will discover how faith shapes not just what you believe, but how you live and grow.
The Saint Benedict Brotherhood and Saint Scholastica Sisterhood at Marmion Academy will be designed as complementary expressions of the same Benedictine mission creating a unified Marmion community rooted in prayer, service, leadership, and love of God.
Grow
• Daily Mass offered
• Annual class retreats
• Religious education
• Adoration and Reconciliation
• Prayer before each class
• Daily all-school prayer
• Liturgical Ministries
• A vibrant Campus Ministry program
Spiritually Faith in Service
• Marmion Mentors
• Outreach Ministry
• Crayons for Kids
• Respect Life Club
• Special Olympics
• Mission Trips
• Nursing home visits
• Food and clothing drives
Marmion has helped me realize that your faith isn’t just within prayer and mass, but it can be around us each day. I have learned how to live out my faith every day by checking in on people, smiling at others, caring about them, volunteering, and praying for them. Marmion has helped me see my faith much more in my life and how I can live it out.
Regan Konen ’25
Ready for College, Career, and for Life Academics
At Marmion, every student is supported through a rigorous academic program that challenges you to think critically, manage your time, persevere through challenges, and grow into a confident, capable leader. With the help of small class sizes and dedicated, highly credentialed faculty, you will receive the personalized guidance needed to excel at every level.
Whether you are pursuing honors or AP classes, dual credit opportunities, or need individualized academic support, Marmion meets you where you are and helps you move forward. You will graduate prepared not only for success in college and career, but to lead with faith, integrity, and purpose wherever life takes you.
17 AP courses and 15 dual credit courses available
42 hours of college credit opportunities through Loyola University Chicago and Waubonsee Community College
• Seniors achieve 100% college acceptance rate
• Approximately 80% of graduates earn academic scholarships or honors
• Academic Center providing personalized support for students with diagnosed learning differences
• Average ACT score: 24.3
• Average class size: 17
Marmion Academy’s Hybrid Co-Education Advantage
We believe young men and women learn best in an environment that blends the focus of single-gender learning with the richness of a united school community.
In our hybrid model, freshman and sophomore students experience core classes in single-gender classrooms, allowing them to build confidence, minimize distractions, and develop strong academic foundations.
Students then come together as one Marmion community for leadership classes, AP and dual credit courses, extracurricular activities, Mass, specialized electives, lunch and assemblies, and more—fostering collaboration, mutual respect, and shared traditions.
This intentional balance offers students the best of both worlds during their formative years, combining the focused benefits of single-gender learning with the collaborative energy of co-education in their upper-class years, preparing Cadets to thrive in college, career, and life.
Traditional Class Schedule at Marmion
At Marmion Academy, we believe learning is most effective when students engage with each subject every day. A traditional schedule allows for consistent practice, stronger retention, and more frequent feedback from teachers—especially important in sequential subjects like math, science, and world languages. It also helps students develop steady study habits and makes it easier to recover from absences without falling behind. By keeping this daily rhythm, we prepare our students for the pace, discipline, and expectations they’ll face in college and beyond.
StEM Power Your Future with STEM
STEM programs at Marmion Academy combine hands-on learning with real-world application, giving students the chance to design, build, and innovate using professional-grade tools, and technology. From engineering and robotics to coding and research, our students tackle projects that develop problem-solving, creativity, and technical skills.
Our award-winning programs, including the Computational Prototyping and Research Center (CPARC), connect students directly with industry partners, preparing them for college, careers, and leadership roles in tomorrow’s technology-driven world.
CPARC has been the most beneficial program I have had the opportunity to involve myself in.
Right out of high school I was able to land my dream job at General Motors thanks to my hands on experience and the world class training.
Graeme McDaniel ’23, GPD Engineering Co-Op
CPARC: The Innovation Bridge
Imagine working on real engineering projects for real companies — while you are still in high school. That’s what CPARC at Marmion Academy is all about.
Marmion’s CPARC Engineering Center offers students a collaborative learning and research atmosphere to tackle real-world problems. For students, solving these challenges means seeing their hard work and dedication in STEM translate into tangible career success.
In CPARC, you won’t just learn about engineering you will design, test, and simulate products using the same advanced tools professionals use, such as SolidWorks, and industrial simulation prototyping software systems.
CPARC gives students the opportunity to:
• Gain technical expertise in simulation, prototyping, and engineering software.
• Build professional collaboration skills working with engineers and industry leaders.
• Develop a portfolio of real projects for college and career advancement.
• Grow in leadership, teamwork, and ethical decision-making
This is the kind of hands-on, industry-level experience most students don’t encounter until college, but at Marmion, it can be your reality in high school. In fact, CPARC has earned international awards for program innovation from Amazon Web Services
CPARC’s Top Business Partners
• VIA (Valley Industrial Association)
• Dassault Systems
• Dukane Precast
• DVI Forensic Labs
• FAA
• LASER Technologies
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• GSC
• Onlight Aurora
• Sterling Engineering
• Velontra Hypersonics
Leaders
Are Made at Marmion Leadership
Leadership is something you grow into every day at Marmion.
From leading a retreat, to captaining a team, to taking the mic in front of your peers, you will gain the confidence, discipline, and real-world skills to lead with integrity.
Through four years of leadership-focused coursework, students choose between two core programs, JROTC and LEAD, each grounded in strong Benedictine values and real experience. You will build skills like time management, conflict resolution, and accountability while discovering your own voice and strength.
No matter where you start, Marmion’s environment encourages you to step forward and lead in ways that challenge, inspire, and prepare you—for college, a successful career, and life.
• Self-discipline
• Service
• Accountability
• Time management
Build Your Leadership Skills Opportunities for Leadership Positions
• Outreach Ministry
• Eucharistic Ministers
• Retreat Team Leaders
• Mentor Program
• Student Council
• Team Captains
• Club Officers
• Student Ambassadors
• JROTC Battalion Positions
• LEAD Executive Team
• Citizenship
• Character development
• Confidence and public speaking
• Communication Skills
I believe that I have become a leader in my own way… someone that can model what it means to be a good person. Marmion has been a blessing in disguise for me. I know now that my parents chose it because they knew I could become something great and leave behind something greater than myself. I am forever thankful for having the opportunity to be a part of this school, the people I have met, and the love I have received.
Diego Tellez ’25
Campus Life
Grow Your Roots Here
Campus life at Marmion is as energizing as it is peaceful.
From the moment you step onto our sprawling, nearly 300acre campus—tucked away from the road and surrounded by vast, open green space—you will feel a sense of pride and possibility. Whether you are heading to class, catching up with friends in the quad, or joining a club during a builtin activity period, there is space here to focus, reflect, and truly be yourself.
Your typical day as a Marmion student might start with an early team workout, followed by classes and a full schedule of activities that stretch your interests and deepen your friendships. With leadership roles, faith-based groups, creative outlets, and competitive teams, Marmion gives you the chance to find what moves you—and run with it.
Tucked away from busy Butterfield Road, Marmion’s campus is an inviting and peaceful place. From small prayer spaces to expansive athletic fields, Marmion offers a space where everyone can feel at home.
Owen Cousins ’26
Extracurricular Clubs
• ACT Club
• Art Club
• Broadcasting Club
• Creative Writing Club
• Diversity Club
• Drama Club
• Engineering Club
• French Club
• Guitar Club
• Improv Comedy Club
• Interact Club
• Investment Club
• Italian Club
• Movie Club
• Photo Club
• Ping Pong Club
• R&R Club (Rest & Relaxation)
• Spanish Club
• Spikeball Club
• Weightlifting Club
• Yearbook
Competition Teams Other Extracurricular Groups
• Chess Team
• DECA Team
• Drill Team
• Fishing Team
• Math Team
• Raiders Team
• Rifle Team
• Robotics Team
• Cadet Crazies
• Cadets Fighting Cancer
• Faith Group
• Mentors
• National Honor Society
• Respect for Life
• Student Ambassadors
• Student Council
Marmion has embraced the arts as a significant part of education. It’s something we are continuing to grow and invest in because we see that the future is going to rely on those conceptual thinkers who can create things the world never knew it needed.
Brian Birch, Fine Arts Department Chair
The Arts
Your Talent
Has a Home Here
At Marmion, we believe the arts are an essential part of every student’s education.
Whether you’re stepping onto the stage or picking up a paintbrush, the creative process enriches your life, sharpens your perception, and deepens your awareness of the world around you.
Through music, theater, visual arts, and broadcasting, students build confidence, creativity, and connection. From high-energy musicals to relaxed coffee house sets, there’s always a canvas or a stage ready for your voice, your vision, and your style.
Marmion’s Creative Offerings
• Art Club
• Brass Quintet
• Broadcasting Club
• Ceramics
• Coffee Houses
• Digital Design
• Drama Club
• Guitar Club
• Improv Club
• Jazz Band
• Marching Band
• Choir
• One Acts
• Percussion
• Ensemble
• Spring Musical
• Studio Art
• Web Design
Invest in What Matters
Tuition Scholarships Financial Aid
• 48% of Marmion families are awarded financial assistance
• The average award is $7,000
A Marmion education is an investment in your future—and we’re committed to making it possible for every student.
A total of $1.7 million was awarded for the 2025-2026 school year, including $1.384 million in need-based aid and $321,000 in merit-based scholarships.
Tuition & Payment Plans
Tuition for the 2026-2027 School Year is $16,500
• Tuition: $16,000
• Technology Fee: $500
Additional costs may include books, uniforms, sport and club fees, retreat fees, yearbook, and some course-specific fees.
Flexible Payment Options
Marmion partners with Blackbaud Tuition Management to offer four convenient payment plan options. Choose the schedule and method that fits your needs, with the convenience of automated payments so you never miss a deadline.
Due to the Dual Credit and AP courses I took at Marmion, I was able to receive 34 credit hours at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, beginning college as a standing sophomore! I can now graduate in three years, saving me approximately $53,000 in tuition and room & board.
Jake Stumm ’23
Scholarships
Merit-Based Scholarships
• Academic achievement deserves to be recognized. Marmion is offering up to 13 four-year scholarships to students in the Class of 2030, totaling approximately $294,400 in awards.
• To qualify for merit-based scholarships, students must take the entrance exam at Marmion on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Financial Assistance
Need-Based Assistance
• Marmion partners with the Blackbaud Tuition Management System to provide need-based financial aid. Once accepted at Marmion, families can apply through Blackbaud, and Marmion’s Financial Aid Committee will confidentially review, and award aid based on demonstrated need.
• The Working for Your Education (WFYE) program gives aid recipients the chance to “pay it forward.” Students contribute work hours on campus in exchange for their financial award, which builds ownership, character, and community.
Tuition Reduction Program
• Earn tuition credits just by shopping with the Marmion Cadet Cash Program. Through RaiseRight.com and the RaiseRight app, you can purchase gift cards at face value and receive retailer rebates that are applied directly to your tuition four times a year. Learn more at marmion.org/cadetcash.
At Marmion Academy, our mission has always been to help young people grow in mind, body, and spirit, rooted in Catholic and Benedictine values and guided by the presence of our monks. Our focus on academic excellence, leadership, community, and service continues to shape every aspect of life at Marmion. That mission remains unchanged as we proudly welcome young women into our Cadet family.
In this new chapter, Marmion Academy becomes a united community of brothers and sisters, growing together in faith, purpose, and leadership.
Ready to join the Marmion Family? Our admissions team is here to help.