St. Paul's Admissions, Simplified.
See the entry grades, what the application asks for, the testing rule, tuition and every date for fall 2027 entry, all sourced from sps.edu.
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Timeline
Key dates for this admissions cycle.
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January 15, 2027
Application and financial aid deadline
This date has passed for the current cycle. New dates appear here once St. Paul's School publishes them.
July 1, 2026
Application opens
The application for 2027-28 opens July 1, 2026.
November 20, 2026
Financial aid application can begin
The financial aid application can begin November 20, 2026.
January 15, 2027
Application and financial aid deadline
January 15, 2027
March 10, 2027
Admission decisions
March 10, 2027
- Testing window
- All tests must be taken within one year of the application deadline. Scores are preferred before January 15, and January retake results are considered as updated scores.
- Interview windows
- On-campus interviews run from June through January. Virtual interviews run from September through January.
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Before you enroll
Questions from parents.
Which grades can my student enter?
New students can apply to enter in Grades 9, 10 or 11.
Are test scores required?
Standardized testing is required for all applicants. The school accepts the SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, PreACT, ACT and SAT.
Is an interview required?
An admissions interview is part of the application, and Part 1 of Gateway must be done before you schedule it. On-campus interviews run from June through January. Virtual interviews run from September through January.
What does it cost?
$75,400 for 2026-27, including room and board Mandatory fees are $1,480 for 2026-27. The school estimates personal expenses at $3,485 and a total cost of attendance of $80,365 for 2026-27.
Does St. Paul's offer financial aid?
The school says its grants meet full demonstrated financial need with no gaps, and aid does not need to be repaid. Families of admitted U.S.-based students with annual household income up to $150,000 generally qualify for full tuition support.
When do I have to apply for aid?
Families who expect to need aid at any point during enrollment must apply when applying for admission. January 15, 2027
Can my student attend as a day student?
The school is 100% residential. All students live on campus, so there is no day-student option.
When do families hear back?
March 10, 2027
Is StPaulsPrep affiliated with St. Paul's School?
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How current is the admissions information on this site?
The admissions facts on this site were last checked against the school's published pages on November 5, 2026. Schools can change requirements and dates at any time.
Free guides
Start with the guides parents ask for most.
St. Paul's Admissions Overview
Entry grades, the Gateway application and what the application includes.
Read the guideKey Dates
The opening, aid, deadline and decision dates, with a live countdown.
See the datesApplication Preparation
Testing, short answers and the interview.
Plan preparationSchool Fit
Harkness classes, dormitories and life on a residential campus.
Think it throughTuition and Aid
The 2026-27 tuition and how the aid application works.
See the numbersParent FAQ
Short answers to the questions families ask most.
Read the FAQSt. Paul's School admissions timeline for 2027-28 entry
Every published date for the St. Paul's School application: opens July 1, deadline January 15, aid opens November 20, decisions March 10.
Read the guideSt. Paul's School tuition and financial aid for 2026-27
St. Paul's lists 2026-27 boarding tuition of $75,400. See the fees, how need-based aid works, the income marker and when to apply.
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