Ursinus College

Ursinus College Overview

Ursinus College is a private, nonprofit school in the suburban setting of Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Ursinus College was founded in 1869 and enrolls 1,556 undergrads and no graduate students. Ursinus College ensures housing for up to 1,510 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 75% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Ursinus College for Fall 2023 is May 1.

Student Activities at Ursinus College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Ursinus College's theater groups.

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

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? 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.

2022 Ursinus College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	89%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	34%
Tuition	$58,016
Percent of Need Met	81.3%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$45,700

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Is Ursinus College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a college is.

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

Ursinus College Acceptance Rate 2022

The acceptance rate at Ursinus College is 83%. Last year, 3,818 students applied to Ursinus College and 3,158 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Ursinus College

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

Around 85% of students who start at Ursinus College return for their second year of college. Around 72% of students who started at Ursinus College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Ursinus College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Ursinus College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. 56% of graduates from Ursinus College recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Recent Ursinus College grads have an average starting salary of $46,991 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

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.

As of 2022, the total market value of Ursinus College's endowment was $159 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $13,970 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 81.3% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Ursinus College full-time are awarded $45,700 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $40,882 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Ursinus College.

Based on this information, does Ursinus College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit 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, be sure to 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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