St. Ursula Academy
St. Ursula Academy, grades 6-12, is Toledo's oldest, all-female, Catholic fully-accredited, college preparatory school, and has been educating young women to lead and serve since 1854.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,650
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Ursula Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1854
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
624 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
19 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Drawing, English Literature, English Literature and Composition, Psychology, Research, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History
Average ACT score
24
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform. Navy skirt and various dress shirts and sweaters.
Uniform. Navy skirt and various dress shirts and sweaters.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,650
Tuition Notes
High school tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 school year are $12,650. Junior Academy tuition and fees are $8,750. Both the high school and JA have an additional $950 in other fees.
% on Financial Aid
70%
Admissions Director
Rita Hayes
Admissions Associate
Jane Pfeifer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
25 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Afro Club, Architecture, Art Club, Broomball, Campus Ministry Core Team, Classic Movie, Euchre Club, French Club, Labre, Level Up Club, Manicure Club, Mid-East Culture, Mock Trial Club, Model UN, Newspaper Club, Photography, Ping Pong Club, Song Writing Club, Spanish, Spirit Squad, STEM, TIDES, Writing Club, Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical
Afro Club, Architecture, Art Club, Broomball, Campus Ministry Core Team, Classic Movie, Euchre Club, French Club, Labre, Level Up Club, Manicure Club, Mid-East Culture, Mock Trial Club, Model UN, Newspaper Club, Photography, Ping Pong Club, Song Writing Club, Spanish, Spirit Squad, STEM, TIDES, Writing Club, Yoga Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical
School Notes
- Founded in the Ursuline tradition and rooted in the Catholic faith, St. Ursula Academy educates each young woman, transforming her through intellectual inquiry, personal growth, spiritual formation, and compassionate service, empowering her to lead confidently in a global society.
- St. Ursula Academy is a Catholic secondary school for young women sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of Toledo, Ohio. The school is a college preparatory institution with an enroll-ment of 624 students in grades 6 through 12, including 468 in the high school. Acceptance is determined by the Admissions Committee. St. Ursula Academy draws its student body from northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. A large number of students have attended Catholic elementary schools; a smaller number come from public and other private elementary schools. Approximately 70 percent of the student body is Catholic.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Ursula Academy cost?
St. Ursula Academy's tuition is approximately $12,650 for private students.
What schools are St. Ursula Academy often compared to?
St. Ursula Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Ursula Academy offer?
St. Ursula Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Ursula Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.
What is St. Ursula Academy's ranking?
St. Ursula Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Ursula Academy?
The application deadline for St. Ursula Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 12/9/2020
This school is not what it promotes itself to be. The administration care more about the promotion of the school than the people in it. Their marketing campaign is so shiny and elaborate that you find yourself believing in this school and so excited - until your child is there and you find out that this administration is completely artificial and manufactured- the curriculum is completely watered down by unlicensed instructors and they do not care about you unless you are a big donators/contributor. So many schools to pick that aren't just a pretty facade
5 10/7/2018
You couldn't ask for a better school. Rich in the Ursuline tradition; rich in spiritual development; rich in development of the gospel values and Ursuline Core Values of Education; rich in being the oldest all-girls school in northwest Ohio; rich in community and sisterhood; quality academics and extra-curricular activities, sports and clubs, music, art and dance.
5 10/7/2018
St. Ursula Academy is a place that challenges and supports students on the way to maximizing their potential. Our students are accepted at the top colleges and universities across the country and are well prepared when they enter higher education. The all-girl environment empowers each young woman to build confidence, courage, and self-direction, and the Catholic environment encourages spiritual growth as well as a commitment to service.
5 10/7/2018
SUA was by far the best choice I have made! The friendships I made at my time there are still incredibly strong years after graduating. There was never a teacher or faculty member that did not want the absolute best for me and my future.
5 10/7/2018
As an employee of 7+ years, I have had the privilege to watch the growth of the school from a 9-12 high school building to the addition of the 6-8 Junior Academy and into the recent renovations. That ongoing growth is reflective of my own experience as an educator and that of my students. As I have myriad opportunities to expand and diversify my skills and content knowledge, my students have opportunities to explore a variety of core and elective courses, including honors and Advanced Placement, as they become young women ready for the next phase of their lives. There is no place quite like it!
5 10/7/2018
St. Ursula Academy prepares young women for college and for life!
5 10/7/2018
St. Ursula is a community full of excellence. The intelligent young women and supportive faculty make working at St. Ursula a pleasure.
5 10/7/2018
We transform young women during their years at St. Ursula Academy. Whether she first enters the Junior Academy in Grade 6, or joins our Freshmen class in the high school, we will guide your daughter to discover her talents and potential while at our school. Our college-prep and advanced placement curricula prepare students for life, learning, and service after high school.
5 10/7/2018
St. Ursula Academy has provided my daughters a learning environment in which they are challenged academically while meeting their individual needs.
5 10/7/2018
St. Ursula Academy provided a fantastic education. Each student is treated as an individual and not just a number. The teachers really care about their students and show interest in their well-being. My four years at SUA were amazing.
5 10/7/2018
I am proud to see my daughter at such a great school. She is becoming the young woman I hoped she would.
5 10/7/2018
SUA is a great school with the best environment! The girls are wonderful!
5 10/7/2018
SUA offers a wide range of challenging AP Courses which provides a great springboard for college career as well as offering individual interests a chance to bloom. Teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive of their students. Girls get along and support and challenge each other in a safe Catholic atmosphere
5 10/7/2018
I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to attend SUA. Having been academically successful in college and now having joined the workforce, I am able to reflect on the path that led me to be the happy and successful woman I am today. St. Ursula Academy played an instrumental role in preparing me for college and helping me develop my faith.
5 10/7/2018
SUA has outstanding students who work hard and challenge themselves in all they do. The Faculty and Staff are amazing to work with and strive to bring out the best in all the girls. Fantastic building with recent renovations make for a great learning environment.
5 10/14/2017
SUA is a school where everyone can thrive! It I great to come to school everyday knowing you are in a safe and loving environment.
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