Ursuline Academy Revenue and Competitors

Ursuline Academy, based in Wilmington, Del., educates students in the 450-year tradition of the Roman Catholic Order of St. Ursula, founded in Italy by St. Angela Merici. Ursuline Academy is the only Catholic school in Delaware offering both preschool and Montessori programs to boys and girls as part of its Lower School curriculum. In the Upper School, 88% of the Class of 2008 was awarded a combined total of nearly $4.4 million in academic and athletic grants and scholarships – an average award of $89,776. 100% of the graduating seniors pursue higher education. Ursuline Academy’s mission is the development of the whole person in a faith-centered community built on values of academic excellence, respect, and social consciousness. The mission rests on the core values of community and family spirit, respect, excellence in education, wholeness of personal development, and Serviam.