Liberal arts college
#22 Best colleges in PennsylvaniaUrsinus College
Collegeville, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $30,536 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Best small colleges in America#108 of 906
- Best colleges for business in America#209 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#181 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#176 of 1,238
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#111 of 690
- Best colleges for psychology in America#237 of 1,418
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- Best colleges in America#308 of 1,829
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#312 of 1,829
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#238 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#225 of 1,283
- Best test-optional colleges in America#268 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#236 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#225 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#236 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#238 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#221 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#235 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#168 of 750
- Best colleges for engineering in America#175 of 749
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in America#104 of 430
In Pennsylvania
- Best small colleges in Pennsylvania#8 of 69
- Best colleges for business in Pennsylvania#17 of 108
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Pennsylvania#15 of 90
- Best colleges for education in Pennsylvania#15 of 85
- Best colleges in Pennsylvania#22 of 118
- Best test-optional colleges in Pennsylvania#22 of 113
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- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Pennsylvania#12 of 60
- Best colleges for psychology in Pennsylvania#21 of 105
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Pennsylvania#21 of 98
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Pennsylvania#13 of 60
- Best colleges for engineering in Pennsylvania#13 of 57
- Best colleges for English in Pennsylvania#20 of 87
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Pennsylvania#28 of 118
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Pennsylvania#15 of 62
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.73%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,310 · ACT 30
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,033
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $76,815 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,492 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 52% · Women 48% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 19% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 38% |
| Total students | 1,492 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $30,536 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $76,815 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 73% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 76% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 73% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 83% |
| First-year retention | 87% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $73,721 |
| Admission rate | 92% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Average SAT | 1310 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610–705 |
| SAT math | 590–680 |
| ACT composite | 28–32 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | |
| Economics | |
| Communication studies | |
| Physiology and pathology | |
| Biology | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| English | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Area studies, Biochemistry, Biological and physical sciences, Chemistry, Classics, Computer science, Dance, Design, Earth Systems Science, Education (general), Engineering (general), Ethnic and gender studies, Fine arts, German, History, International relations, Journalism, Music, Neuroscience, Other business, management, marketing, and related support services, Other social sciences, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Public Policy Analysis, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology and Anthropology, Statistics, Theatre, Zoology/Animal Biology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Social sciences | |
| Psychology | |
| Business | |
| Communication |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 0% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $17,028 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Centennial Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 10 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 28%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 80%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $99,205IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 98% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)About 25 miles away |
| Town population | 5,247Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PhiladelphiaAbout 21 miles away |
| Typical weather | 30°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Graterford 1 E, PA, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.67 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.67 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Ursinus College’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 17% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Ursinus College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $30,536 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College admitted 92% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Ursinus College’s graduates do?
- 73% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $73,721; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 216524
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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