St. Teresa’s Academy offers a variety of ways to make education more affordable. We award more than $1.6 million annually in discounts, financial aid and scholarships. More than 50% of students benefit from numerous endowed scholarships and funds contributed by alumnae and supporters.
If you have questions about financing your daughter’s education, please contact the Director of Admissions.
Tuition
Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $17,650. This amount includes the fees outlined below. Payment plans are available. Tuition can be spread over monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual payments.
Fees
Registration Fee – $400 (non-refundable, due at time of registration)
Comprehensive/Tech Fee* – $1,000
*The Comprehensive/Tech Fee includes the following items and more: Laptop and case, textbooks, software systems for classroom support, computer and network-related hardware, printing and associated equipment/paper and practice standardized tests.
Athletics Fee (assessed separately and only if participating) – $325 per student/per sport
Discounts
Sibling discount – Families with two or more daughters enrolled at STA during the same term receive a $750 tuition reduction for the additional daughter(s).
Catholic Educator Discount – Awards of $800 are given to families who have a parent working full-time in a Catholic school in Missouri or Kansas. Complete this form and email it to tuition@sttereesasacademy.org or return to STA c/o Business Office; 5600 Main St. KCMO 64113 before your students’ enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year to include in your tuition contract.