Ursinus College

Ursinus College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Ursinus College was founded in 1869 and now enrolls around 1,435 students a year, including 1,435 undergrads. Ursinus College provides housing for up to 1,367 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Ursinus College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Ursinus College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Ursinus College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Ursinus College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Ursinus College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Ursinus College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Ursinus College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Ursinus College for Fall 2022 is February 1.

2021 Ursinus College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	79%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	87%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	82%
Average GPA	3.2
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	82%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	64.4%
Tuition	$53,610

Is Ursinus College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Ursinus College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

2019 Acceptance Rate for Ursinus College

It is moderately difficult to get into Ursinus College. The acceptance rate at Ursinus College is 79%. Last year, 3,530 students applied to Ursinus College and 2,792 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Ursinus College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Ursinus College, around 89% return for the next year. Around 79% of students who started at Ursinus College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Ursinus College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Ursinus College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Ursinus College's endowment was valued at $137.9 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $14,801 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Ursinus College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Ursinus College meets 81% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Ursinus College full-time are awarded $43,351 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $42,113 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Ursinus College. Based on this information, how does Ursinus College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Ursinus College a good school for you?

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Where is Ursinus College Located?

Ursinus College is located in the suburban setting of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, less than an hour from Philadelphia.

If you want to see Ursinus College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Collegeville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Ursinus College and Collegeville are like without leaving home.

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