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ʻIolani School tuition & admissions

Honolulu, HIGrades K–12Boarding, coedReligious affiliationiolani.org

Tuition 2026-27

$32,890

Boarding $74,000

Application deadline

February 15

2027

Students

2,203

10 students per teacher

Admission test

SSAT

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDayBoarding
K-12$32,890—
9-12—$74,000

Financial aid: $8,762,915 to 619 students (about $14,157 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Admission testSSAT
InterviewRequired
Apply throughClarity
Application fee$65
DeadlineFebruary 15, 2027
Decisions released—
College results, class of 2027
Seniors288
Go to a 4-year college98%
SAT (middle 50%)—
ACT (middle 50%)—
AP courses—
AP exams scored 3+94%
National Merit semifinalists23
School facts
Students2,203
Teachers (full-time equivalent)228
Students per teacher9.7
School days per year172
Endowment$250,082,832 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$110,832,276 (2024)
Head of school pay$960,776
Where graduates went to college (2022-2025)

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From the school's college counseling profile.

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    ʻIolani School FAQ
    How much is ʻIolani School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at ʻIolani School is $32,890 for grades K-12; $74,000 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
    Does ʻIolani School require the ISEE or SSAT?
    ʻIolani School requires the SSAT for applicants.
    When is the ʻIolani School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is February 15, 2027. Families apply through Clarity.
    Does ʻIolani School offer financial aid?
    Yes. ʻIolani School reported $8,762,915 in financial aid to 619 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend ʻIolani School?
    ʻIolani School enrolls 2,203 students in grades K–12, with about 10 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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    Sources: tuition and admissions from iolani.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.

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