Trailblazers

Since 1893

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

Heading

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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Elena Delle Donne
Betsy Lazzeri Riley

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Ursuline Academy is an independent, Catholic school community that empowers students for leadership and service in our global society.

Open House

Attend an upcoming open house to see our beautiful campus, meet our faculty and students, and hear from UA parents.

Shadow Days

Shadow Days are available for current 8th grade students to shadow our 9th graders during their school day.

Private Tours

We welcome families for private tours to be scheduled at their convenience. Tour our campus, see our classrooms, and learn more about Ursuline.

9th Admissions Scholarship Test

Students interested in entering 9th grade at Ursuline Academy will take the Admissions Test. This test also makes them eligible for academic scholarships based on their performance.