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Admission Decision Link Available March 21st at 4pm
We are no longer accepting applications for the SI Class of 2029. The deadline to apply has passed.
Online Notification of Admissions Decisions for the SI Class of 2029 will occur on Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 4pm. You will click the link above (link will be posted on March 21st at 4pm) to access your Admissions Decision. You will use the same Username/Email and Password you created to submit your online application. The link for Admissions Decisions will appear on Friday, March 21st at 4pm.
Please contact the SI Admissions Office if you have questions.
Requirements for 9th Grade Applicants:
- The HSPT Entrance Exam is required for all applicants.
- The Admissions Video is required of all applicants.
- The SI Admissions Office will request grades directly from your school.
- The SI Admissions Office will request the confidential recommendation from your school.
- You may download the optional Confidential Clergy Recommendation Form here.
- The SI Admissions Office does not accept additional recommendations.
Tuition & Financial Assistance
- Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $32,950. Find out more about tuition and payment schedules.
- 25% of Students receive Financial Assistance. Find out more about Financial Assistance.
- $16,825 is the Average Grant for Financial Assistance
- What's Included in the SI Tuition?
Our goal is to make St. Ignatius affordable for every family and it is our hope that all qualified students have the opportunity to attend SI.
Admissions Criteria
In general, an 8th grade applicant should have the following qualifications:
- Be progressing in academic subjects consistent with ability.
- Receive a favorable recommendation from the principal, teacher or counselor at the school they currently attend. (Note: This recommendation will be solicited by the Admissions Office.)
- Perform well above grade level on standardized tests taken in the 7th and 8th grade at their current school.
- Perform well enough on the Entrance Exam (HSPT) to indicate that they are capable of achievement at a rigorous college preparatory school.
- Families should be committed to the student's active participation in religious activities of the SI community. This includes a genuine interest in liturgies, retreats, and community service.
- Families should be committed to the student's active participation in co-curricular activities of the SI community. This includes a genuine interest in activities outside of the classroom including clubs, athletics, performing arts, etc.
- Students should have a strong desire to be part of the SI community.
Transfer and International Students
Information about applying as a Transfer student can be found on our Transfer Applicants page. Transfer applicants can only apply for 10th and 11th grade. We do not accept students mid-year. SI accepts transfer students as space becomes available.
We do not accept students directly from outside the United States. Applicants must spend a minimum of one year studying at a school within the United States immediately prior to applying to SI.