Admissions
WELCOME
We are accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year
Dear Future Pallotti Student and Parents,
We are thrilled that you are visiting our website and have begun exploring the possibility of becoming a member of the St. Vincent Pallotti High School family. Each year we seek to enroll a diverse group of talented, highly motivated students who wish to succeed in challenging academic programs, while contributing to the spirit and community of our school.
We'd like to share with you just a few of the many great things Pallotti has to offer:
- St. Vincent Pallotti High School is a coeducational Catholic high school that provides the best of both worlds. We are large enough to boast a wide-ranging curriculum, cutting edge technology, and a diverse selection of extracurricular activities. We are also small enough that each student is able to be treated as an individual, possessing unique talents and abilities. It is this small size that enables Pallotti to be a special place where students can receive a high quality education in an environment that is attentive to their needs and interests.
- Our talented faculty are positive role models and mentors to our students and view their work as a ministry rather than merely a job. They are dedicated and committed to the success of each and every student, instilling in them the value of knowledge and the importance of serving God and the world around them.
- Through extensive programs and course offerings at various levels — College Preparatory, Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), Arts Academy, Accelerated Science at Pallotti (A.S.A.P.), Engineering program, and the Stephen J. Edmonds Learning Center — students are challenged to excel at the highest levels possible. As a result, 96 percent of our graduates pursue higher education.
We are accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Apply today! Explore our website to register your student for a Panther for A Day shadow visit and Fall Open House.
We are eager to partner with you throughout the entire admissions process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (301) 725-3228 or admissions@pallottihs.org.
Thank you for your interest in our school and we look forward to meeting you soon!
Stacy Springer
Director of Enrollment Management
Virginia Rinker, Class of 1992
Admissions and Enrollment Manager

Stacy Springer
Director of Enrollment Management
sspringer@pallottihs.org
301-725-3228 ext. 2202

Viriginia Rinker
Admissions and Enrollment Manager
vrinker@pallottihs.org
301-725-3228 ext. 2302
Application Process

We encourage prospective Freshmen to apply for admission to St. Vincent Pallotti High School early in the fall of their eighth grade year. Applications received by the deadline will be considered in the first round of decisions.
It is best to apply for financial assistance when you are applying for admission so that you will receive both decisions at the same time. For scholarship consideration, we must have a financial aid application on file for your student.
We recommend that you fulfill all of the requirements to successfully complete the application process . Applications are considered complete and ready for decision when all of the required paperwork has been received. Our Admissions Team is here to help you navigate through the process. Please direct questions to admissions@pallottihs.org or call us at 301-725-3228. Documents should be sent to admissions@pallottihs.org or faxed to 301-725-5381.
Steps to Apply
Application Documents
Non-Discrimination Policy
St. Vincent Pallotti High School encourages and welcomes applications without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin, and does not discriminate in its education policies, Financial aid program, or other school-administered extracurricular activities.
Important Dates
Please mark your calendar with these important admissions dates and deadlines:
SEPTEMBER
Shadow Visits Begin
Monday, September 25, 2024 Register Here!
OCTOBER
ADW Tuition Assistance Program Application Open
Monday, October 7, 2024
Pallotti Financial Aid Application Open
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Registration for the ADW High School Placement Test Opens - www.adw.org
Monday, October 7, 2024
NOVEMBER
Fall Open House
Sunday, November 3, 2024 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
DECEMBER
Arts, Sciences, and Learning Center Night
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
High School Placement Test Administered to Catholic School Students
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
High School Placement Test Administered to Non-Catholic School Students – must pre-register at www.adw.org
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - administered at Pallotti
9th Grade Application for Admissions Deadline
Friday, December 13, 2024
Application Deadline for Consideration of Tuition Assistance from both ADW & Pallotti
Monday, December 16, 2024
JANUARY
Application Deadline for Consideration of Tuition Assistance from Pallotti
Friday, January 3, 2025
9th Grade Supporting Paperwork Deadline (Transcripts & Recommendations)
Friday, January 3, 2025
FEBRUARY
Transfer Student Application Deadline
Friday, February 14, 2025
Ninth Grade Admission & Financial Aid Notification Emailed
Friday, February 21, 2025
MARCH
Incoming Freshman Registration
Friday, March 14, 2025
APRIL
Spring Open House
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuition
Expenses for the 2025-2026 academic year:
- In-State Tuition: $21,100 Traditional Variable Rate
- In-State Tuition: $22,600 Locked In Rate
- Registration Fee: $250
- Student Life Activities Fee: $245
- Technology Fee: $100
NOTE: For the locked-in rate, tuition is guaranteed at this rate for four consecutive years. Fees are subject to change.
Each year in February, the tuition rates are determined by the Board of Directors, and a moderate increase should be expected.
The registration, technology, and student life activities fees are due in the Spring prior to the next school year. Enclosed in the decision notification packets will be the enrollment contract detailing the tuition payment options and additional fees. Please refer to the 2024-25 enrollment checklist below for additional fees and information.
For more detailed information regarding tuition and financial aid, please review the Tuition and Financial Aid FAQs.
Scholarships
Financial Assistance
Financial aid is available for students in grades 9-12 and is based upon documented need.
There are two financial aid programs available to offset the tuition expense for attending St. Vincent Pallotti High School. The Archdiocese of Washington and Pallotti have partnered with Tuition Aid Data Service (TADS) to process financial aid applications for the upcoming academic year. Complete one application, pay only one fee and have access to both resources.
To apply for need-based assistance from Pallotti, families must first apply to the Archdiocese of Washington. New students' families should complete admissions and financial aid applications concurrently; financial aid will only be awarded to students who have been accepted for admission.
A family's need for financial aid is determined each year based upon the recommendation of TADS. All parties in the household must be listed on the financial aid application including married, blended families, step parents, and/or those living together. The following are taken into consideration: income, assets, number of dependents, number of children enrolled in tuition schools as well as any unusual expenses.
In order to take advantage of this opportunity and apply for both the Archdiocese of Washington and Pallotti, you must submit your application and supporting documents to TADS by December 16, 2024. Receiving aid from either source does not guarantee financial assistance from the other. If you miss the December deadline, you can still apply for financial aid through Pallotti. If applying to Pallotti only, the application and supporting documents must be submitted to TADS by January 3, 2025. This applies to current students, not new applicants.
Families are encouraged to apply for financial aid at the time they submit their admissions application.
TADS School Code: US51175
Visit Our Campus
What does it mean to be a Panther? See for yourself by scheduling a visit or viewing our information online. Through our open houses, Panther For A Day Visits, and campus tours we are excited to show you all that St. Vincent Pallotti High School has to offer.
For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 301-725-3228 or admissions@pallottihs.org.
Panther For A Day Visit
Panther for a Day (Shadow Program)
We are excited about meeting your student! We understand that the high school selection process can be a difficult one. An important part of that decision is finding a school where your student feels like they belong. Our Panther for a Day Program is a wonderful way for your child to get a feel for our campus environment and see our school from a student's perspective.
We begin these visits for 8th grade students on September 23, 2024 and continue until April 2025. Shadow visits run Monday through Thursday. The availability of certain dates changes rapidly, so requesting a date does not guarantee you will be scheduled for that date. You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours of your submittal to confirm the scheduled date for the student's visit. Should you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Virginia Rinker by email at vrinker@pallottihs.org.
Please view the frequently asked questions and complete your shadow visit request form at least a week prior to the date you are requesting.