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Admissions

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Cardinal Gibbons High School!  Cardinal Gibbons is recognized as an outstanding Catholic school for more than a century. We invite you to explore our site for more information about the application process, tuition, financial aid, important dates and admissions deadlines. 

About Cardinal Gibbons

Cardinal Gibbons holistically addresses student needs, focusing not only on academics, but also nurturing imagination, creativity, and moral development. We value independence, passion,collaboration, and spirituality as the hallmarks of our students.

We offer a rigorous academic program, preparing our students for the intellectual, academic, social, and emotional challenges they will face in college, and in the greater world around them.

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Admissions Process

Cardinal Gibbons seeks students who embody our core values and mission. We evaluate applicants with an emphasis on the best fit for the school and the family, taking into consideration the student’s academic record, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, extracurricular interests, student essays, and personal interactions.

9th-Grade Students

Students interested in joining the Class of 2026 must complete the online application, a Student Visit and the High School Placement Test (HSPT).

Transfer Students

We welcome applications from qualified rising 10th and 11th-grade students in the spring and summer of each year. Students are accepted on a rolling admissions basis after March 5. 

Meet Our Admissions Team

Thank you for your interest in joining our tradition of transforming lives through faith, service, and leadership. We look forward to connecting with you. 

Headshot of Alison Gammage, director of admissions

Alison Gammage
Director of Admissions

Phone: 919-704-7215 ext. 510

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Why Cardinal Gibbons?

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classes in 11 departments and more than 20 AP courses

85%

of our AP students scored at least 3 or higher on their exam

50+

Co-curriculars available

70

fine arts performances and exhibits are offered each year

100%

of our graduates go on to attend college

85%

of applicants who apply for financial aid receive assistance

40+

spiritual and leadership formation retreats are offered at our Short Journey Retreat Center

50

teams in 27 sports

 

Statement of Non-Discriminatory Policy 

As a Catholic school in the Diocese of Raleigh (insert school name here) has a racially non-discriminatory policy for all students and admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. Additionally, our school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of our educational and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletics and other school-administered programs.