Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Collegeville, Pennsylvania |
| Online | ursinus.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Ursinus College, located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, sits on a 170-acre suburban campus approximately 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Founded in 1869 as a liberal arts institution affiliated with the German Reformed Church, the college now operates as a secular institution known for its pre-medical programs and Common Intellectual Experience curriculum required for all first-year students. The campus features a mix of Victorian-era and modern buildings, anchored by the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art and the Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center. Ursinus maintains a selective admissions process and offers comprehensive residential life programs with most students living in campus housing throughout their four years. Biology, psychology, and business administration rank among the most popular majors, while the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Bears.
Ratings
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Ursinus College is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Ursinus College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#203 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#158 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#17 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#187 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1360 |
| ACT | 28/32 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $15,064 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,322 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,582 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 24% |
| Biology | 17% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| English and Literature | 7% |
| Foreign Languages | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216524 IPEDS survey data for Ursinus College.
Current students may use the Ursinus College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025