Ursuline College, located in Pepper Pike, Ohio, was founded in 1871. The college offers both undergraduate and graduate programs of study and has over 40 courses from which students can choose their desired program.
The athletics department of Ursuline College fields teams in a number of intercollegiate athletic events. The sports teams of college are nicknamed as Ursuline Arrow, and they compete in basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball as well as track and field events. Ursuline College offers the students with a number of financial aid options. The college offers a number of institutional scholarship programs such as Ursuline Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship and Archbishop Hoban Scholarship.
The main campus of Ursuline College is in Pepper Pike, OH (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Ursuline College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Ursuline College offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to design and nursing and emergency medicine.
Ursuline College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 370 to 510. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 390 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Ursuline College had 1,550 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school. Females make the bulk of the student body at Ursuline College.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Ursuline College belong to the American Mideast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Ursuline College
2550 Lander Rd
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
General Phone: (440) 449-4200
http://www.ursuline.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 133 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, clinical nurse specialist |
| Education and Teaching | 122 | teacher education and development, curriculum and instruction, educational admin and supervision, education courses, early childhood education, special ed, science teaching, art education, ... |
| Business and Management | 54 | business administration, business management, MIS, marketing, fashion merchandising, human resources, accounting, business and related services |
| Therapy and Counseling | 30 | art therapy, psychology |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | interdisciplinary studies, English, humanities, sociology, history, American studies, liberal arts and sciences, political science and government, ... |
| Design | 13 | graphic design, interior design, fashion design |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | pastoral counseling and ministries, Christian studies, religious studies, philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 10 | health care administration, health and medical administrative, health care facilities management, health services administration |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | social work, work and family studies |
| Science | 9 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, biotechnology |
| Media | 4 | public relations |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Ursuline College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 279 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 151 | 22 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Ursuline College had a total enrollment of 1,550 students (1,179 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 5% |
| Women | 95% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 60% |
| (Foreign Students) | 40% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 97% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Ursuline College offers campus housing for 242 of its 1,179 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pepper Pike, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 339 | 145 | 43% | 113 | 78% |
| Men | 10 | 6 | 60% | 6 | 100% |
| Women | 329 | 139 | 42% | 107 | 77% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 15% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| 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 | $ 22,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,060 |
| Room and board | $ 7,352 |
| Room charge | $ 3,756 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,596 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,198 |
Financial Aid:
Ursuline College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 313400)
Ursuline College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $55,167 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $56,818 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $66,723 | 17 | $63,867 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 13 | $56,099 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $50,431 | 21 | $46,549 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 8 | $45,030 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $60,125 | 59 | $53,437 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 49 | 49 |
| Basketball | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 31 | 31 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
Work and Family Studies
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ursuline College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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