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About Ursinus College

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Ursinus College is a private liberal arts college in Collegeville, PA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and premed focus. With an acceptance rate of 82%, Ursinus College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 381 students each year. Ursinus College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1180–1380, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Ursinus College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $42,110 per year; the sticker price of $73,982 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Ursinus College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

82%
Overall Accept Rate
1280
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1180 – 1380 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Ursinus College

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Essay Strategy
Ursinus requires the Common Intellectual Request, their signature supplemental prompt asking what you will bring to intellectual life on campus. Treat this as your chance to show how you think, not just what you have accomplished, and tie your curiosity directly to Ursinus's discussion-based classroom culture.
Demonstrated Interest
Ursinus is a small college where admission counselors track engagement closely, so schedule an in-person visit to Collegeville or attend one of their virtual information sessions and follow up with your regional admissions counselor by name after the event.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Ursinus College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$74k/yr$20.6k
30k-48k~$74k/yr$24.2k
48k-75k~$74k/yr$28.8k
75k-110k~$74k/yr$31.3k
110k+~$74k/yr$33.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

77%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$55k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,630
Undergrad Enrollment
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