Empowering Girls to Go Far
Ursuline Academy is an independent Catholic college preparatory school with selective admission and a challenging curriculum designed with a deep understanding of today's student.Our engaged educators will inspire you to pursue your passions through dynamic, interactive learning that encourages curiosity and builds confidence. At Ursuline, learning isn’t just for school, it’s for life.
Rooted in the Merici Model of Education®, our approach empowers you to make confident, principled choices. Joining the Ursuline school community grounds you in kindness, respect, and acceptance of differences, giving you the skills to become the person you’re called to be.
At Ursuline, your education is built around you—your interests, your goals, your growth.
Each part of the experience works together, so you can go far and become your best version of you.
Dedicated Educators — Learn from exceptional teachers in classrooms where every challenge motivates you to be your best.
Curated Courses — Dive into an opportunity-filled curriculum that sparks new ideas, sharpens critical thinking and opens your mind to possibilities.
Supportive Environment — Find the help you need, when you need it—with dedicated counseling services, peer tutoring and writing support to keep you on track.
Modular Schedule — Enjoy a flexible, college-like schedule that encourages independence, responsibility and helps you gain confidence.
Commitment to Service — Lead meaningful projects that impact you, your community and beyond—learning through hands-on experiences outside the classroom.
College Preparation — Get future-ready with personalized guidance that helps you navigate college applications, build real-life skills and explore career options.
Young Alumna Spotlight: Ying Lei Pham '24
Lei Pham '24 earned the University of Virginia's prestigious four-year Jefferson scholarship, which covers full tuition plus enrichment experiences. Lei is double majoring in Public Policy and Leadership and Global Public Health. During her first year, she presented about harm reduction vending machines at TedxUVA.
Ursuline’s thoughtful curriculum equipped me with academic breadth — from transforming bacteria using plasmid DNA to afternoons analyzing the Old Testament —allowing me to explore diverse fields and college possibilities on my own terms.
—Safa Ahmad '25, Harvard University undergraduate student
The All-Girls Advantage
For over a century, Ursuline Academy has been shaping leaders in an environment designed just for girls. Here girls are surrounded by positive role models and classmates doing exciting things. You’ll take pride in sharing their knowledge, exploring big ideas and speaking up. You will be encouraged to lead in class, on stage and on the field. Ultimately, you will graduate comfortable in your own skin and clear in your own voice.
The benefits of an all-girls education are clear: 80% of graduates go on to hold leadership positions. Studies show alumnae of all-girls schools are more likely to excel in STEM fields, run for office and take on leadership roles.*
*According to the study, “Fostering Academic and Social Engagement: An Investigation into the Effects of All-Girls Education in the Transition to University,” conducted by Tiffani Riggers-Piehl in collaboration with the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI).