Benefits of All-Girl School

"On my first day at Ursuline, I immediately felt welcomed by the overwhelming sense of community and sisterhood that surrounded me. I feel increasingly confident in my choice of school as I have been able to challenge myself with coursework that I know will prepare me for college and beyond." – Gabrielle Adams ’24

In an all-girls learning environment, students are given a unique opportunity to grow and learn in a space where their voices are heard, their skills are sharpened, and their self-confidence soars. At Ursuline, our girls and young women develop both a sense of self and a deep connection to the concept of sisterhood, which underscores how they see themselves and work with others in our global society. When girls are given the opportunity to lead, problem solve,  collaborate, and innovate with just girls, the answer to the question of “Can I?” is always “Yes!”

Ursuline Academy is a member of the International Coalition of Girls' Schools. Below are key findings of the benefits of all-girls education.

The Girls' School Advantage Where Girls Learn Best

Research findings “reveal a consistent portrait of girls’ school graduates who are more engaged academically and socially than their coeducated peers … these results demonstrate differences in areas of critical importance in the twenty-first century for women as they enter university and beyond”

Research findings “reveal a consistent portrait of girls’ school graduates who are more engaged academically and socially than their coeducated peers … these results demonstrate differences in areas of critical importance in the twenty-first century for women as they enter university and beyond”

Any school will put your daughter on the stage, but Ursuline will give them the mic." - Jane Lyons '18
Stronger Community Involvement
Girls’ school graduates value giving back to their community.

Girls’ school grads are more likely than coeducated peers to have a goal of participating in community action initiatives and to think it’s essential to become involved in environmental issues.

Higher Science Self-Confidence
Girls’ schools are leading the way in closing the gender gap in STEM.

Graduates of girls’ schools report greater confidence than coeducated peers in their ability to use technical science skills, understand scientific concepts, generate a research question, explain study results, and determine appropriate data collection.

Increased Political Engagement
Girls’ school graduates are committed to social improvement.

Graduates of girls’ schools are more likely than co- educated peers to plan to vote in elections and to publicly voice their opinion about a cause.

Greater Cultural Competency
Girls’ schools encourage collaboration and understanding.

Graduates of girls’ schools count their respect for others with different beliefs and their ability to work cooperatively with diverse people as strengths.

When asked about their ability to work and live in a diverse society, 75% of girls’ school graduates say they value improving their understanding of other countries and cultures and are nearly 10% more likely than coeducated peers to have the goal to help promote racial understanding.

Stronger Academic Skills
Girls’ schools develop critical thinkers.

More than 2/3 of girls’ school graduates report frequently supporting their arguments with logic.

Stronger Academic Skills
Girls’ school students acquire traits needed for academic success.

Graduates of girls’ schools are more likely than coeducated peers to frequently seek alternative solutions to a problem and explore topics on their own, even when not required.