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Ursinus College, located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, was established in 1869. Commonly abbreviated as UC, the college sits on 170 acres. The college has been rated among the “Best 361 Colleges” in America by the Princeton Review and has also received an A+ rating by the U.S. News America’s Best Colleges. The college provides undergraduate courses for students and offers over 20 study programs.
The athletics department of UC fields teams for a number of varsity athletic sport such as basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, baseball as well as track and field events. The college offers financial aid in the form of scholarships such as The Tower Scholarships, The Ursinus Scholarships and The Steinbright and Zacharias National Scholarships.
Ursinus College is found in Collegeville, PA. 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 mathematics, science, drama and performing arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 660.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Ursinus College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,583 in 2007 at Ursinus College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Ursinus College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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
http://www.ursinus.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 171 | economics, English, political science, international relations, East Asian studies, history, Spanish language, social studies, ... |
| Science | 95 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 36 | business management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 36 | health and physical education |
| Media | 22 | mass communication, communication studies, media studies |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy and religious studies, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama, dance |
| Medicine | 5 | neuroscience |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Ursinus College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 437 | 36 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 1 |
In 2007, Ursinus College had a total enrollment of 1,583 students (1,569 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 55% |
| New Jersey | 20% |
| New York | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Ursinus College offers campus housing for 1,468 of its 1,569 (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 | 5,141 | 2,711 | 53% | 468 | 17% |
| Men | 2,290 | 1,133 | 49% | 226 | 20% |
| Women | 2,851 | 1,578 | 55% | 242 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 29 |
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 | 77% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,160 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
Ursinus College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 338500)
Ursinus College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $86,199 | 14 | $84,650 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $68,647 | 12 | $69,113 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $61,884 | 24 | $58,896 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $51,340 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $72,700 | 55 | $66,994 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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