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Ursinus College

Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426-1000

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Ursinus College is a private suburban institution in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1304.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,721 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,485.

Established
1869
Motto
Super firmum fundamentum Dei
Mascot
Grizzly Bear
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Centennial Conference
Division
Division III

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116 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Tour
87%Acceptance
1304SAT Avg
1,477Students
9:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$73,721Earnings 10yr
$30,485Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ursinus College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1304

Reading & WritingMid: 645
600700
MathMid: 635
560660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1304

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$59,196
Room & Board$15,064
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$75,378
Average Net Price$30,485
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,992
$30–48K$22,573
$48–75K$27,644
$75–110K$28,852
$110K+$34,705

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,485

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$26,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,477
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 8%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.6%
Freshman Retention84.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,542
8 Years$60,517
10 Years$73,721

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$57,900
Men
$65,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
23 mi(40 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
84 mi(146 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
240 mi(416 min)

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