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Ursinus College

#424 in Best Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Collegeville, PA
  • 427 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B+
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    A-
  8. Location
    C
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    C
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Ursinus is an above-average private college located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,489 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Ursinus acceptance rate is 78%. Popular majors include Biology, Economics, and Psychology. Graduating 77% of students, Ursinus alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,500.
About Ursinus College...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
Address
601 E. Main St
Collegeville, PA 19426
Website
ursinus.edu
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Ursinus College Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
78%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
1110-1310
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—

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Cost

Net Price
$31,812/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $21,855/ year
  • $30-48k
    $27,637/ year
  • $49-75k
    $25,853/ year
  • $76-110k
    $28,094/ year
  • $110k+
    $33,176/ year
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Academics

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.29 responses
52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.31 responses
45%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.31 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Biology
    65 Graduates
  • Economics
    60 Graduates
  • Psychology
    46 Graduates
  • Communications
    35 Graduates
  • Exercise Physiology
    31 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    21 Graduates
  • English
    19 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    17 Graduates
  • History
    14 Graduates
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    12 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,489Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
35%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 22 responses
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  • Friendly
    50%
  • Chill
    14%
  • Ignorant, but nice
    14%
  • Intellectual
    14%
  • Outgoing
    5%
  • Outgoing
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
97%
Poll
54%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.37 responses
Poll
48%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.42 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 21 responses
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  • Supportive
    38%
  • Community
    33%
  • Encoouraging
    14%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Phony
    5%
  • Waste
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$53,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
77%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
68%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.22 responses
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Ursinus College is a small school which lends itself to greater student-professor interactions. The small campus means minimal time is required to get to classes. The dining hall is usually consistent with having good food. There are a lot of organizations for students for interests of any variety. The academics provides a challenge to students, forcing students to really push themselves to develop themselves intellectually. The surrounding suburban area makes for a peaceful campus compared to city life. People are very friendly and welcoming at Ursinus which makes Ursinus feel like a home away from home. Ursinus is a wonderful place to be at.
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Ursinus has a fabulous neuroscience program. The faculty are very engaged in their classes, and most welcome students to visit office hours with questions or concerns. The small campus environment makes it easy to get to know your classmates, and many students are down-to-earth and friendly.
The staff is super helpful in your process to achieve your goals. The entire campus is like a giant communal family! There's a lot of things to be involved with and many employment/internship opportunities.