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Ursinus College is found in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Collegeville is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Ursinus College.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Ursinus College is known for its programs in media, mathematics, science, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 670. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Ursinus College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Ursinus College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,571 in 2005 at the school.
Ursinus College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Ursinus College values student athletics, and belongs to the Centennial Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Ursinus College is to enable students to become independent, responsible, and thoughtful individuals through a program of liberal education. That education prepares them to live creatively and usefully, and to provide leadership for their society in an interdependent world."
More complete details are provided below.
Ursinus College
601 E. Main St
Collegeville, PA 19426-1000
General Phone: (610) 409-3000
Admissions Phone: (610) 409-3200
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 409-3600
http://www.ursinus.edu
Ursinus College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 121 | economics, English, political science, history, international relations, Spanish language, social studies, French language, ... |
| Science | 63 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 32 | business management |
| Media | 28 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy and religious studies, philosophy |
| Medicine | 2 | neuroscience |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Engineering | 1 | mechanical engineering, chemical engineering |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Ursinus College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 324 | 35 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Ursinus College had a total enrollment of 1,571 students (1,559 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 59% |
| New Jersey | 18% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Ursinus College offers campus housing for 1,374 of its 1,559 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Collegeville, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,776 | 1,326 | 75% | 426 | 32% |
| Men | 848 | 629 | 74% | 196 | 31% |
| Women | 928 | 697 | 75% | 230 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 63% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 409-3200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,600 |
| Room and board | $ 7,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Ursinus College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 338500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 409-3600
Ursinus College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $77,576 | 15 | $75,448 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $62,395 | 7 | $63,407 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $53,388 | 24 | $51,958 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $37,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $65,647 | 49 | $59,869 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Baseball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ursinus College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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