Ursinus College
Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426-1000
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
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.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History 19th century In 1867, members of the German Reformed Church began plans to establish a Christian college.
- •John Bomberger served as the college's first president from 1869 until his death in 1890.
- •In 1870, instruction began at the college in September; on October 4, the Zwinglian Literary Society was founded.
- •Women were first admitted in 1881, as a direct consequence of the closing of the Pennsylvania Female College in 1880.
- •A separate literary society for women, The Olevian, was formed in 1885.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1304
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
27.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$26,000
Programs (37)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment
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Days out near Collegeville
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Valley Forge, from real bookable tour times.
- DeSales University · Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaPublic and private17 days
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church · Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaVery small colleges13 days