Ursinus College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,510
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Ursinus College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Ursinus College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Ursinus College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Ursinus College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Ursinus College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,600

Cost of attendance at Ursinus College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,600

Cost of attendance at Ursinus College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Ursinus College received on average $39,622 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$39,622

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	77	18%	$4,787	$368,565
Other Federal Grant	107	24%	$4,774	$510,815
State Grant/Scholarships	65	15%	$3,678	$239,071
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	437	100%	$37,906	$16,565,100
Total Grant & Scholarships	437	100%	$39,622	$17,314,986

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ursinus College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ursinus College students is 72.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.1%.

72.5%

asian 70.6% 12 students
African American 70.0% 28 students
white 72.3% 225 students
unknown 77.8% 7 students
hispanic 72.4% 21 students
International Students 75.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Football Centennial Conference
Baseball Centennial Conference
Basketball Centennial Conference
Track and Cross Country Centennial Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Ursinus College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ursinus College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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