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Ursinus College

Collegeville, PA·Private nonprofit·1,477 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $61,800 within 10 years; strong 77% graduation rate.

87%
Accept
1,477
Students
$30,485
Net Price
77%
Grad Rate
$61,800
Earnings
10 yr
$26,000
Debt

About This School

Ursinus College is a private nonprofit institution located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,477 undergraduate students enrolled. Ursinus College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,485 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, and the typical graduate earns $61,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Ursinus College is a private liberal arts college in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1869 and occupies a 170-acre (0.69 km2) campus. Ursinus College's forerunner was the Freeland Seminary founded in 1848. It enrolls about 1,500 undergraduate students.

This small Pennsylvania liberal arts college offers a genuinely personal educational experience with its ~1,500-student campus, and the $61,800 median earnings at 10 years paired with a modest $26,000 median debt load suggests graduates tend to land on solid financial footing. Worth considering if you value close faculty relationships and a tight-knit community, though the 87% acceptance rate and 77% graduation rate signal that academic engagement and fit really matter — not everyone finishes. If you're self-motivated and want a traditional liberal arts foundation without the price tag of more selective peers, this is a reasonable choice.

Founded
1869
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Biological Sciences34%
Social Sciences21%
Communications8%
Psychology7%
Computer Science5%
English5%
Physical Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Gerald EdelmanRobert Yerkes

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1304
Reading 75th %ile700
Math 75th %ile660

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$59,196
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,196
Avg Net Price
$30,485
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants20%
Median debt at graduation$26,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
77%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
84%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$61,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$26,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$26,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$61,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White75%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,477 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Ursinus College

601 E. Main St

Collegeville, PA 19426-1000

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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