Ursinus

Ursinus College

Ursinus
#2591 / #695
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#300
Most Desirable School
Liberal arts college in Pennsylvania

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About Ursinus College

According to Wikipedia, Ursinus College is a private liberal arts college in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1869 and occupies a 170-acre campus. History 19th century In 1867, members of the German Reformed Church began plans to establish a college where "young men could be liberally educated under the benign influence of Christianity." The founders hoped to establish an alternative to the seminary at Mercersburg, Pennsylvania , a school they believed was increasingly heretical to traditional Reformed faith.

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Ursinus College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
3,81883%72%124027

How Much Does Ursinus College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$56,600
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$23,145
30K - 48K$27,127
48K - 75K$28,371
75K - 110K$29,101
110K+$33,333

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Ursinus College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Ursinus College, then you can expect to earn an average of $61,800 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Ursinus College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
1,5961,596

Where is Ursinus College?

Ursinus College is located at 601 E. Main St, Collegeville PA 19426-1000

How Safe is Ursinus College?

Collegeville has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Ursinus College Known For?

Ursinus College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Ursinus College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Biology
#1356
World Rank
#1389
Historical Rank
#331
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Physics
#1774
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#1134
Historical Rank
#401
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physics Degrees
Engineering
#2632
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#2646
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#431
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engineering Degrees
Psychology
#1136
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#326
Historical Rank
#439
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psychology Degrees
Chemistry
#2209
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#2224
Historical Rank
#444
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chemistry Degrees
Computer Science
#2248
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#2255
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#490
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Literature
#1580
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#1637
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#526
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literature Degrees
Economics
#3445
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#3457
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#565
USA Rank
economics Degrees
History
#1963
World Rank
#1979
Historical Rank
#665
USA Rank
history Degrees
Mathematics
#2708
World Rank
#2750
Historical Rank
#666
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math Degrees
Religious Studies
#4141
World Rank
#4110
Historical Rank
#884
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Philosophy
#3129
World Rank
#3173
Historical Rank
#944
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#3210
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#3217
Historical Rank
#975
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Communications
#3831
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#3859
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#1021
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communications Degrees
Political Science
#4495
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#4505
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#1044
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political-science Degrees
Education
#5112
World Rank
#5118
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#1264
USA Rank
education Degrees
Anthropology
#6324
World Rank
#6329
Historical Rank
#2390
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees

Who Are Ursinus College's Most Influential Alumni?

Ursinus College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Physics, and Biology. Here are some of Ursinus College's most famous alumni:

Gerald Edelman
Gerald Edelman
An American biologist.
Robert Yerkes
Robert Yerkes
An American psychologist.
Kim Guadagno
A First Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey.
Joseph DeSimone
Joseph DeSimone
An American chemist, inventor and entrepreneur.
Joseph M. Prospero
A Researcher.
Teru Hayashi
An American cell biologist .
Dorothy McKnight
A US physical education academic, sports administrator and activist.
Raymond G. Gettell
An American football coach and political science professor .
Ted Kershner
An American football player and coach.

Who Are Ursinus College's Most Influential Faculty?

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