Ursuline Academy

Ursuline Academy

Private High School | Grade 7-12
85 Lowder St,  Dedham, MA
3.9
3.3
364 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$30,850
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
42
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
20
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
100%
White
92.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
1.7%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best All Girls Schools in Massachusetts
#9 Best Catholic Schools in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston College 75 Students
Boston University 63 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 54 Students
Northeastern University 52 Students
Providence College 41 Students
College of the Holy Cross 38 Students
University of Connecticut 37 Students
Villanova University 37 Students
University of Vermont 35 Students
Fairfield University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 42 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Biology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Political Science and Government 18 Students
Marketing 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Communications 13 Students
History 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 82 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
8/2/2025
Coming to Ursuline was one of the best decisions I have made. I love how inclusive and kind the community is. Ursuline has shaped me into a great student feeling confident for my life ahead.
5.0 Parent
7/22/2025
Great 6 years for my daughter. Small school setting, beautiful and compact campus. Opportunities in STEM and well as the arts.
3.0 Alum
4/8/2025
UA was a very welcoming community. Was a small school and very rigorous but all the girls were very supportive of each other due to that rigor.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 23 Reviews
2.0 parent
11/19/2024
Caveat emptor. Looks great on the surface, but much of the support evaporates once your student is enrolled. Our child was a transfer student who experienced multiple disquieting interactions with faculty who seemed more focused on shaming her than investing in her growth and development.
5.0 parent
10/25/2024
Our daughter entered Ursuline Academy last year when she was in 7th grade, now in 8th grade.We are very happy with Ursuline! From our daughter's perspective, she has loved the sense of community and the welcoming atmosphere. The school encourages such a strong sense of sisterhood and friendship amon...
5.0 parent
10/10/2024
My daughter is currently in 8th grade at Ursuline Academy and is thriving. We have found the community to be amazing- great parent involvement and the teachers really care that the kids do well and excel.
5.0 parent
8/11/2021
Ursuline Academy has given our daughter the opportunity to be the best version of herself academically, as well as athletically. During these formative years, it was important that we could rely on a school that assisted us, as parents, in building confidence in our daughter and helping her to achie...

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Ursuline Academy is a private Catholic school for students in grades 7-12 located at 85 Lowder St in Dedham, MA. Annual tuition is $30,850. The school has a total enrollment of 364 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Ursuline Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,576,388. Discover additional schools in the area, like Noble and Greenough School, Catholic Memorial School, St. Sebastian's School, and more. Learn more about what Dedham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ursuline Academy.

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