Understanding St. Paul Academy Tuition and Financial Aid
A St. Paul’s School education represents a significant investment in a child's future. St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) recognizes this and strives to make its educational opportunities accessible to a wide range of qualified students. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the tuition costs associated with St. Paul Academy, as well as the various financial aid options available to families.
Tuition Costs
For the 2025-26 academic year, the tuition, inclusive of room and board, is $71,800 at St. Paul's School. At SPA, tuition for the 2024-25 school year includes lunch and activities fees.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of St. Paul Academy and Summit School’s diversity work is the belief that an educational community is at its best when it includes and values all voices, perspectives, and experiences. SPA is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural environment, which is inherent to its mission. In 2023-24, 38% of children enrolled at SPA are students of color, reflecting the school's commitment to a pluralistic educational experience. The student body reflects the broad diversity of families from the entire east and west metro area and beyond.
Financial Aid Opportunities
SPA awards $4 million yearly in financial aid to families. St. Paul's School encourages families who may need assistance covering some or all of the tuition to complete a financial aid application. The school's financial aid packages meet full demonstrated need. In 2024-25, the financial aid budget is $4.8 million, which includes scholarships awarded through SPA's Redleaf Scholarship (Grades 6-9) and Malone Scholarship (Grades 7-9) programs. In total, 27% of families receive some level of financial aid in 2024-25, which consists entirely of grants that need not be repaid.
Additional Scholarship Programs
In addition to SPA's robust financial aid program, SPA offers two additional need- and merit-based scholarship opportunities: The Redleaf Scholarships and the Malone Scholars Program.
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The Application Process
Families interested in applying for financial aid should use the Clarity financial aid application for both domestic and international families. Please be sure to also indicate on the Candidate Profile for the Gateway to Prep Schools admission application that you intend to apply for financial aid. To ensure you receive all necessary information, make sure you’re in the admissions database. Once completed, a packet of information about St. Paul’s will be sent to you.
Determining Potential Eligibility
St. Paul's School offers a financial aid estimator tool to help families determine if they are likely to qualify for one of the school's financial aid packages. While actual eligibility is based on individual circumstances, the tool provides a general estimate based on the average financial aid awarded to real St. Paul’s families with the same gross income and family size.
The Value of a St. Paul Academy Education
There is no investment with a greater return than a child's education. At SPA, the school works hard to attract and retain the very best students. SPA is committed to a pluralistic educational experience, creating a community that is as diverse in socioeconomic backgrounds as it is in interests, experiences, and cultures. The well-trained and experienced faculty is the backbone of the school and the fundamental component of its exceptional academic program. Under the guidance of three full-time professional college counselors, SPA students identify personal talents and interests and discover a range of colleges that match and engage those interests.
Making SPA Affordable
Through financial aid and payment plans, SPA strives to make its education affordable for all families whose children have been admitted. Because many factors guide financial aid decisions, families are encouraged not to make assumptions about whether they are eligible, but to have a confidential conversation with the Enrollment team.
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