The main campus of Ursuline College is in Pepper Pike, Ohio (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 fine arts, education and teaching, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Ursuline College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 440 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Ursuline College had 1,494 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
Admissions Phone: (440) 449-4203
Financial Aid Phone: (440) 646-8309
http://www.ursuline.edu
Ursuline College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 103 | teacher ed, early childhood education, educational admin and supervision, special ed, middle school teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 79 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 70 | business administration, business management, MIS, fashion merchandising, accounting, marketing, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | interdisciplinary studies, English, liberal arts and sciences, history, historic preservation and conservation, sociology, American studies, humanities |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | art therapy, psychology |
| Design | 13 | interior design, fashion design, graphic design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | pastoral counseling and ministries, religious studies, Christian studies, philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social work, work and family studies |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | health care administration, health and medical administrative, health care facilities management, health services administration |
| Science | 6 | biology, biomedical sciences, environmental biology, biotechnology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Media | 3 | public relations |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Ursuline College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 240 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 98 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 3 |
In 2005, Ursuline College had a total enrollment of 1,494 students (1,094 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 6% |
| Women | 94% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 98% |
| Illinois | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Ursuline College offers campus housing for 184 of its 1,094 (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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 438 | 285 | 65% | 140 | 49% |
| Men | 25 | 13 | 52% | 8 | 62% |
| Women | 413 | 272 | 66% | 132 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| 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 | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (440) 449-4203
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,090 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,090 |
| Room and board | $ 6,366 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,034 |
Financial Aid:
Ursuline College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 313400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (440) 646-8309
Ursuline College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 26 |
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 | 5 | $58,832 | 13 | $55,292 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $48,407 | 12 | $48,431 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $41,410 | 20 | $40,569 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 15 | $38,160 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $49,946 | 60 | $44,729 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, 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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
Work and Family Studies
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Environmental Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ursuline College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 campus housing
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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