Admissions

How to Apply

Please visit the resources below and feel free to email us.

We cannot wait to connect with you about St. Mary's School! We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Begin by filling out an inquiry or application. We'll send you a ton of great information so you can get to know St. Mary's School. Then we can schedule a visit or video chat to connect!

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Please do not hesitate to call Rebecca Naumes Vega, the Director of Admissions, if you have any questions or concerns. You can reach her at 541-773-7877 or by e-mail at admissions@smschool.us.

If you've always wondered about St. Mary's and aren't sure what to expect, then join us at one of our upcoming open houses!

International Students

International students, please visit the International Page for more information. You may email Mrs. Rebecca Vega, Director of International Admissions, at rnaumes@smschool.us.

Transfer Students

Whenever possible, St. Mary's School will accept applications for mid-year transfer students on a case by case basis. Students considering a mid-year transfer must complete the admissions application. Tuition will be pro-rated to the nearest quarter. Tuition grants are not available for the transfer year.

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Admissions FAQ's

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

Application Dates

5th grade
Applications, including the family interview must be completed by November 15.

Grades 6-12
Applications, including the family interview, must be completed by February 15. After February 15 any remaining openings will be filled on a rolling admission basis.

The application fee is $50 for domestic applicants and $160 for international applicants. All admissions decisions will be made in mid-February.
Tuition & Fees

In late January of each year, the St. Mary’s School Board of Trustees publishes tuition and the annual family registration fee for the upcoming academic year.

The parents/guardians of accepted applicants complete an enrollment contract once tuition has been set for the year. This enrollment contract accompanies an annual family enrollment fee which holds a student’s place in the class. Pre-registration begins in February. The enrollment fee is non-refundable unless an applicant is also waiting for a financial aid package. Tuition grants, however, will not be awarded without a signed enrollment contract on file and deposit. A completed enrollment contract is an agreement to pay tuition for the entire school year.

St. Mary’s offers three tuition payment options: a) eleven monthly installments; b) two semi-annual payments; or c) one annual payment.
Tuition Grants (Financial Aid)

We encourage families to apply for a need-based tuition grant as needed. Parents interested in applying for financial aid should indicate so on the application. Financial aid is determined by family need as demonstrated by the submission of the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) to the SMARTAID application. The submission deadline for all tuition grant forms, including copies of tax documents, is March 22. Financial aid awards are generally made in early May to only those fully enrolled.
Decisions

Grade 5 Admission Decisions
Admission decisions will be emailed by mid-December. Tuition grant decisions will be mailed by late-April.

Grades 6-12 Admission Decisions
Admission decisions will be emailed by mid-March. Tuition grant decisions will be mailed by late-April.

After February 15th, any remaining openings will be filled on a rolling admission basis. For these applications, the Admissions Committee will mail decisions generally within two weeks of the interview.
Learning Differences & Special Needs

St. Mary's does not have separate programs for students with special needs, but the individualized attention and small class sizes can be beneficial to many students who have minor learning differences.
Behavioral Needs

St. Mary's is a college preparatory school with a rigorous academic curriculum. We do not have programs for students with discipline, behavior, or drug and alcohol-related issues.
Non-Discrimination Policy

St. Mary's School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.