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URSINUS COLLEGE

  • 601 E. Main St
  • Collegeville, PA 19426
  • OPEID College Code: 00338500
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  • General Phone: (610) 409-3000
  • President: John Strassburger
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 1,742
  • College Mascot: Bears
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Ursinus College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Mission Statement
  • 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.
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Ursinus College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Recommended
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,7153,4106,125
Number Granted Admission (%)1,561 (57%)1,910 (56%)3,471 (57%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)250 (16%)260 (14%)510 (15%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam41280%
ACT ® Exam9819%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading570680
SAT ® Math570670
SAT ® Writing560660
 
ACT ® Composite2429
ACT ® English2529
ACT ® Math2429
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving85%15%22%90%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,438$5,821$3,153$19,180
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.7%1.5%0.7%
Number in Default944
Number in Repayment322255519
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$38,670$36,910$35,160
In-State Tuition and Fees$38,670$36,910$35,160
Out of State Tuition and Fees$38,670$36,910$35,160
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,250$8,800$8,000
Other Expenses$1,700$1,600$1,450
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,250$8,800$8,000
Other Expenses$1,700$1,600$1,450
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,700$1,600$3,950
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$50,620$48,310$45,610
In-State$50,620$48,310$45,610
Out of State$50,620$48,310$45,610
Off Campus
In-District$50,620$48,310$45,610
In-State$50,620$48,310$45,610
Out of State$50,620$48,310$45,610
Off Campus with Family
In-District$44,370$42,510$40,110
In-State$44,370$42,510$40,110
Out of State$44,370$42,510$40,110
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree53
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree16
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies Degree18
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree2
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree19
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
East Asian Studies Degree8
United States Studies Degree2
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree4
German Language and Literature Degree2
Spanish Language and Literature Degree8
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-
 
History
History Degree11
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree15
Neuroscience Degree10
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Degree1
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree16
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree7
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree6
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other Degree-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree9
Physics Degree2
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree26
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree34
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Other Degree1
Economics Degree58
International Relations and Affairs Degree5
Political Science Degree10
Social Sciences, Other Degree5
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance Degree3
Drama Degree1
Art Studies Degree3
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,742
    • Undergraduate: 1,742
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 806 Female: 936
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 806 Female: 936
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,718 Part-Time: 24
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,718 Part-Time: 24
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien191%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown21212%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18150.9%
Ages 18-1984549%
Ages 20-2176044%
Ages 22-241147%
Ages 25-2930.2%
Ages 50-6510.06%
Age Unknown40.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees424305119
Faculty Status20012575
Tenured Faculty7575-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service20012575
Primarily Instruction20012575
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5151-
Other Professionals795227
Technical and/or Paraprofessional947717
Clerical And Secretarial56479
Skilled Crafts15141
Service and/or Maintenance19154
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,440 (125)$79,238 (65)$73,409 (60)
Professor$94,230 (38)$94,599 (25)$93,521 (13)
Associate Professor$72,576 (40)$72,326 (20)$72,825 (20)
Assistant Professor$66,668 (40)$67,897 (17)$65,759 (23)
Instructor$57,786 (7)$61,567 (3)$54,950 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,440 (125)$79,238 (65)$73,409 (60)
Professor$94,230 (38)$94,599 (25)$93,521 (13)
Associate Professor$72,576 (40)$72,326 (20)$72,825 (20)
Assistant Professor$66,668 (40)$67,897 (17)$65,759 (23)
Instructor$57,786 (7)$61,567 (3)$54,950 (4)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes649369280
Unduplicated Athletes484282202
Baseball2828-
Basketball271215
All Track Combined230116114
Field Hockey22-22
Football8585-
Golf1111-
Gymnastics19-19
Lacrosse684226
Soccer462125
Softball21-21
Swimming341618
Tennis201010
Volleyball10-10
Wrestling2828-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$40,316$31,054
Assistant Coaches-$7,756$2,952
 
Coaches
All Coaches784236
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Field Hockey5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Lacrosse734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball6-6
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches5-5
Swimming844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students83%
 
By Gender
Male82%
Female85%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian100%
Black69%
Asian67%
Hispanic62%
White86%
Unknown80%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less79%
5 Years82%
6 Years83%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related43
Liquor Related1511
On Campus
Drug Related43
Liquor Related2014
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape2-
Burglary2015
On Campus
Forcible Rape2-
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary2258
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