Trailblazers

Since 1893
Early Childhood
CO-ED, AGES 2-5
Lower School
CO-ED, GRADES 1 - 5
Middle School
ALL GIRLS, GRADES 6 - 8
Upper School
ALL GIRLS, GRADES 9 - 12

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April 4, 2025
Ursuline's Elena Delle Donne announces Retirement Following Epic Basketball Career
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UA Wilmington is one of over 100 Ursuline schools worldwide

For over 130 years, Ursuline Academy has earned a reputation as a leader in independent Catholic school education. Founded by the Ursuline Sisters in 1893, the school is comprised of four divisions: Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. Ursuline combines a premier college preparatory curriculum with distinguished arts, athletics, and community service-focused programs. Our faculty, staff, and coaches are experts in educating and empowering our students to excel and lead, both in the classroom and beyond.

$
11.1
M
million earned in college scholarships by Class of 2023
$
192,769
Average College scholarship per student
41
%
graduates pursuing a degree in a STEM-related major
100
+
Global Network of Ursuline Schools Worldwide
1
ST
Delaware all-girls middle & upper school
8:1
average student teacher ratio
24
AP Courses
55
Juniors & Seniors Received AP Scholar Awards
100
%
senior acceptance rate to 4-year colleges
1
delaware's only catholic montessori school
1.8
M
million awarded intuition assistance to 56% of students
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All Are Welcome
at Ursuline

We value having a diverse community of students, families, faculty, staff, and supporters. By learning from each other and celebrating our unique cultures and experiences, we continue to grow into the global citizens our founder, St. Angela, aspired for us to be.

We Are

Disciples

  • We devote ourselves joyfully to model Christian values through serving family, neighbors, and the world at large.
  • We evangelize the virtues and legacy of the Ursuline family, following the pat of St. Angela Merici
We Are

Citizens

  • We take ownership in our place in a community that extends beyond the immediate.
  • We recognize our part in a complex and ever changing landscape, aware of the struggles and strengths of people near and far.
  • We include all voices, acknowledging that cooperation is the key to harmony.
  • We exalt the humility, compassion, and love we see reflected in each other and the world around us.
We Are

Thinkers

  • We relish the pursuit of finding those moments in life that ignite our curiosity.
  • We reflect on ourselves and ruminate on the inner universe of others great and small.
  • We daydream of our futures and create the circumstances to realize them from within ourselves.
  • We wander and wonder.
We Are

Pioneers

  • We navigate the unknown with a confidence in ourselves and our faith in others.
  • We dare to be companions to new ideas, peoples, and places. We ignite in our communities.
  • We awake every day to a world that challenges us, and we challenge it back.
  • We share our passion and resilience with all who need it.
We Are

Disciples

  • We devote ourselves joyfully to model Christian values through serving family, neighbors, and the world at large.
  • We evangelize the virtues and legacy of the Ursuline family, following the path of St. Angela Merici.
We Are

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We Are

Citizens

  • We take ownership in our place in a community that extends beyond the immediate.
  • We recognize our part in a complex and ever changing landscape, aware of the struggles and strengths of people near and far.
  • We include all voices, acknowledging that cooperation is the key to harmony.
  • We exalt the humility, compassion, and love we see reflected in each other and the world around us.
We Are

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We Are

Thinkers

  • We relish the pursuit of finding those moments in life that ignite our curiosity.
  • We reflect on ourselves and ruminate on the inner universe of others great and small.
  • We daydream of our futures and create the circumstances to realize them from within ourselves.
  • We wander and wonder.
We Are

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We Are

Pioneers

  • We navigate the unknown with a confidence in ourselves and our faith in others.
  • We dare to be companions to new ideas, peoples, and places. We ignite in our communities.
  • We awake every day to a world that challenges us, and we challenge it back.
  • We share our passion and resilience with all who need it.
We Are

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Esteemed
ALUMNAE

Ursuline graduates are known for being accomplished and innovative. Our alumnae have saved lives in war zones, become Olympians and professional athletes, founded life-changing judicial courts for those in need, led presidential campaigns, and advanced technology companies into global prominence. Our students are connected with our thousands of alumnae as resources for careers, shadowing, mentorships, and while traveling abroad.

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Aubrey Plaza
Elena Delle Donne
Betsy Lazzeri Riley

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With just 5 hours left, Ursuline Academy has received $45,390 toward our $50,000 Giving Tuesday goal. Help UA bring in the last $4,610 with a donation tonight! Your gift will support the UA experience including opportunities in the performing and visual arts that inspire and shape our students. Make your gift before the night is over: ursuline.org/donate
December 4, 2024
With only 12 hours left to go this Giving Tuesday we are just under half way to our $50,000 goal. Help ignite the Ursuline student experience and make your gift now: ursuline.org/donate You can DOUBLE your impact by checking with your business or organization to see if you qualify for a matching gift. Reach out to Erin Solda at esolda@ursuline.org with any questions.
December 3, 2024
Kicking off Giving Tuesday with support from our community that has already put us over 20% of our goal - THANK YOU! Join these donors and support the rigorous academics that shape our students. Through a commitment to educational excellence, our students are empowered to grow, lead, and thrive in the classroom and beyond. Your contribution directly enhances these academic opportunities, fostering the potential of every Ursuline student. Make your gift now: ursuline.org/donate
December 3, 2024
This Giving Tuesday, Ursuline Academy invites you to help us reach our $50,000 goal to support the unique experiences that shape our students. Our students are empowered to grow, lead, and thrive through rigorous academics, athletics, performing arts, and the bonds of sisterhood. Your contribution directly enhances these opportunities, fostering the potential of every Ursuline student. Join current parents, grandparents, alumnae, and friends in making a lasting impact on their future today! Don't want to wait until tomorrow? All gifts made between now and tomorrow, December 3rd, will support our Giving Tuesday efforts. Make your gift now: ursuline.org/donate
December 2, 2024
Amazing photos by @thedialogwilm of Ursuline Theater’s performance of Beehive! 🩵✌️🌸 #UATheater #UAArts @ursuline.theater
November 28, 2024
In the spirit of Serviam and Thanksgiving, our National Honor Society organized a trip to the @foodbankofde to stuff holiday meal boxes. Our students are always grateful for the opportunity to serve in our community. Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🦃 🍂 #UAServiam
November 28, 2024
Warm wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving!🍂 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name; good indeed is the Lord, His mercy endures forever, His faithfulness lasts through every generation. - Psalm 100:4-5
November 28, 2024
Serviam is a way of life at Ursuline, not only for our students but our staff as well. This week our staff had the opportunity to spend a day during Thanksgiving week participating in service together. Our volunteers made outdoor cat houses at Faithful Friends Animal Society, boxed and handed out Thanksgiving meals at Sunday Breakfast Mission, worked at the farm and boxed Thanksgiving meals at Delaware Food Bank, and hung Christmas decorations at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Thank you to these nonprofits for hosting us. This was the perfect way for us to start the week together with grateful hearts, followed by a moving Mass with Brother Ronald and staff retreat. #UAServiam
November 28, 2024
Congratulations to Jezelle "GG" Banks '27, who was presented with the Student Leadership Award at the Women's Leadership Conference! The event was hosted by the NCC Chamber of Commerce at the Chase Center. We are proud of you, GG! #2024WLC #IMHER #UrsulineGirlsLead
November 22, 2024
Lights, Camera, Arghhh-ction! Congratulations to our 3rd Grade students on their fantastic production of Pirates 2.0!🎬
November 22, 2024
With just 5 hours left, Ursuline Academy has received $45,390 toward our $50,000 Giving Tuesday goal. Help UA bring in the last $4,610 with a donation tonight! Your gift will support the UA experience including opportunities in the performing and visual arts that inspire and shape our students. Make your gift before the night is over: ursuline.org/donate
December 4, 2024
With only 12 hours left to go this Giving Tuesday we are just under half way to our $50,000 goal. Help ignite the Ursuline student experience and make your gift now: ursuline.org/donate You can DOUBLE your impact by checking with your business or organization to see if you qualify for a matching gift. Reach out to Erin Solda at esolda@ursuline.org with any questions.
December 3, 2024
Kicking off Giving Tuesday with support from our community that has already put us over 20% of our goal - THANK YOU! Join these donors and support the rigorous academics that shape our students. Through a commitment to educational excellence, our students are empowered to grow, lead, and thrive in the classroom and beyond. Your contribution directly enhances these academic opportunities, fostering the potential of every Ursuline student. Make your gift now: ursuline.org/donate
December 3, 2024
This Giving Tuesday, Ursuline Academy invites you to help us reach our $50,000 goal to support the unique experiences that shape our students. Our students are empowered to grow, lead, and thrive through rigorous academics, athletics, performing arts, and the bonds of sisterhood. Your contribution directly enhances these opportunities, fostering the potential of every Ursuline student. Join current parents, grandparents, alumnae, and friends in making a lasting impact on their future today! Don't want to wait until tomorrow? All gifts made between now and tomorrow, December 3rd, will support our Giving Tuesday efforts. Make your gift now: ursuline.org/donate
December 2, 2024
Amazing photos by @thedialogwilm of Ursuline Theater’s performance of Beehive! 🩵✌️🌸 #UATheater #UAArts @ursuline.theater
November 28, 2024
In the spirit of Serviam and Thanksgiving, our National Honor Society organized a trip to the @foodbankofde to stuff holiday meal boxes. Our students are always grateful for the opportunity to serve in our community. Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🦃 🍂 #UAServiam
November 28, 2024
Warm wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving!🍂 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name; good indeed is the Lord, His mercy endures forever, His faithfulness lasts through every generation. - Psalm 100:4-5
November 28, 2024
Serviam is a way of life at Ursuline, not only for our students but our staff as well. This week our staff had the opportunity to spend a day during Thanksgiving week participating in service together. Our volunteers made outdoor cat houses at Faithful Friends Animal Society, boxed and handed out Thanksgiving meals at Sunday Breakfast Mission, worked at the farm and boxed Thanksgiving meals at Delaware Food Bank, and hung Christmas decorations at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Thank you to these nonprofits for hosting us. This was the perfect way for us to start the week together with grateful hearts, followed by a moving Mass with Brother Ronald and staff retreat. #UAServiam
November 28, 2024
Congratulations to Jezelle "GG" Banks '27, who was presented with the Student Leadership Award at the Women's Leadership Conference! The event was hosted by the NCC Chamber of Commerce at the Chase Center. We are proud of you, GG! #2024WLC #IMHER #UrsulineGirlsLead
November 22, 2024
Lights, Camera, Arghhh-ction! Congratulations to our 3rd Grade students on their fantastic production of Pirates 2.0!🎬
November 22, 2024
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