Tuition & Affordability
2025-26 Tuition Schedule
| School | Price |
| Half-day, Montessori (3 & 4 Years) - 5 days/week | $9,375 |
| Full-day, Montessori (3 & 4 Years) - 3 days/week | $11,200 |
| Full-day, Montessori (3, 4, & 5 Years) & Kindergarten - 5 days/week | $16,200 |
| Lower School (Grades 1-5) | $20,800 |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | $23,825 |
| Upper School (Grades 9-12) | $29,850 |
| International Students (additional fee per school year) | $2,000 |
payment plans
Several payment options are offered for the convenience of our families.
- Plan A – 100% tuition due August 1st
- Plan B – 60% due August 1st, 40% due November 1st
- Plan C – 10-month payment plan (May – February)
Tuition Assistance
Over 50% of our current families participate in our Tuition Assistance Program, designed to make an Ursuline education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Ursuline is proud to use the Clarity platform to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application, including assets, income, expenses, and debts.
To get started, visit the Clarity website and create an account. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete and is also mobile-friendly so you can complete it from anywhere. You are also able to save your progress and return at any time. At the end of the application, there is a $60 fee to submit, and you can share your application with additional schools that accept the Clarity Application for no additional charge. Simply use the dropdown menu in the application to select those schools.
Please remember to return to your dashboard after you complete and submit your Clarity Application, as Ursuline may require additional tax documentation for families who own their own businesses. You will be prompted in the application if this applies to your family.
The deadline for completing the financial aid application including relevant supplemental documents is December 1. Applications will continue to be accepted after this date but are subject to the availability of funds.
If you need support during the process of completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206.210.3752 in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.
See the quick reference guides below for helpful information on completing the application.
Scholarships
Legacy Program
The Ursuline Legacy Program recognizes all new students whose parents or grandparents are graduates of Ursuline Academy. Graduates include 3rd and 5th grade boys, as well as 12th grade girls.
Program participants receive a Legacy Award for their first year of enrollment.
ursuline Alumnae Scholarship
Presented annually to the top performing rising 8th grader on the admissions scholarship test with a parent or grandparent who is an alumna.
2023 Alumnae Scholarship Recipient - Elizabeth Tilley ’27
This year, the Alumnae Association was proud to present Ellie Tilley from the rising Class of 2027 with the 2023 Alumnae Scholarship!
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LISTER FAMILY SCHOLARship
IN HONOR OF NORMAN & PATRICIA KRAUSS
- Freshman year tuition and all entry fees
- A new laptop
- Uniform Stipend
- Global Education Program Scholarship
- Highest level of scholarship offered by UA for sophomore through senior year
The Lister Family Scholars Program will reward and inspire academic achievement while recognizing students who are dedicated to the values of leadership and service. This scholarship program has been established in Norman and Patricia’s honor by their daughter Melinda Krauss Lister from Ursuline Academy’s Class of 1992, her husband Christopher, and their children John, Madelyn, Olivia, and Amelia. This scholarship will be awarded to one of the top candidates applying for admission to Ursuline Academy’s Upper School each year.
Norman Krauss, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with degrees in Chemistry(’57) and Chemical Engineering (’58), spent most of his career at E.I. Dupont in Wilmington. Norman was the first Parish Council President of the Church of the Holy Child Parish and worked closely with then-Bishop Thomas J. Mardaga and then-Pastor Charles W. Paris to build the Church on Naamans Road. Patricia, a long-time 5th grade teacher at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, was a consistent volunteer at Ursuline Academy. She was an active member of Holy Child Church and Immaculate Heart of Mary and treasured her time with the Ursuline Sisters. Norman and Patricia were firm believers in the power of Catholic education. Their seven children were educated in Catholic schools, and all four daughters graduated from Ursuline Academy.
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Class of 2028 Recipient, Sophie Brutsche
Congratulations to Sophia Brutsche for being named Ursuline Academy's Class of 2028 Lister Family Scholar. Among the highest ranking on our Admissions Test, along with glowing recommendations, the selection committee was excited to present her with the scholarship. Sophia is a resident of Wilmington and previously attended Immaculate Heart of Mary. Sophia is following in the tradition of her older sisters who are both Ursuline alumnae, Elizabeth '18 and Anna '20. Congratulations, Sophia!
For more information about enrolling at Ursuline Academy, visit our Admission page. For eligibility for the Lister Family Scholars Program and other scholarships, contact Valerie White.
Class of 2027 Recipient, Emory Kirkham
The selection committee proudly awarded Emory Kirkham from Cab Calloway School of the Arts, as the 2027 Lister Family Scholar. Emory scored in the top five percent of all applicants to Ursuline, received excellent recommendations, and has been recognized for her leadership qualities in Middle School. Congratulations, Emory!