Tuition & Accessibility
An investment in her future — supported by a commitment to access.
St. Cecilia Academy is committed to making a transformative Catholic education accessible to all families. We believe that financial circumstances should never stand in the way of a young woman’s call to grow in grace, wisdom, and excellence. Explore tuition, financial assistance, and scholarship opportunities designed to support your family.
36%
of students on financial assistance
10:1
student-to-teacher ratio
100%
college acceptances
32
zip codes represented
TUITION & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
2026–2027 TUITION
Includes the $400 registration fee.
JUNIOR HIGH
Grades 7–8
Annual Tuition
$21,450
HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9–12
Annual Tuition
$26,500
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Curriculum & Academic Resources
- Co-Curricular Activities
- Meal Plan
- Technology Program
- Customized College Counseling
- Overnight Retreats
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
ACCESSIBILITY
St. Cecilia Academy offers need-based financial assistance to families who demonstrate financial need. To be considered, families must complete the FACTS application and submit all required supporting documentation by the stated deadlines.
While we do not offer merit-based scholarships, our goal is to partner with families to make a St. Cecilia education possible.
APPLICATION TIMELINE & REQUIREMENTS
*Application Opens
OCTOBER 1, 2026
Application Deadline
JANUARY 15, 2027
Application Fee
$40 (PAID DIRECTLY TO FACTS)
*Families applying for need-based financial assistance and/or St. Cecilia Academy scholarships are required to also apply for applicable Tennessee school choice programs, including the Education Savings Account (ESA) Program and the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS), if eligible. These programs are an important part of the overall funding strategy for many families and help us steward institutional resources responsibly.
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
As part of our commitment to accessibility, St. Cecilia Academy partners with the State of Tennessee to help families access additional support through the ESA and EFS school choice programs. Families seeking financial assistance are required to apply to eligible programs as part of the process.
STATE OF TENNESSEE
ESA — EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT
State-funded scholarship for eligible families.
$9,800 AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE SCA FAMILIES
(2025-2026)
STATE OF TENNESSEE
EFS — EDUCATION FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP
Expanding access to independent school education.
$7,295 AWARDED TO 81 SCA FAMILIES
(2025-2026)
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