More selective than 29% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
26% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Ursinus College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Ursinus College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Ursinus College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 705 |
| SAT math | 590 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1385 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Ursinus College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 92% | 610–705 | 590–680 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 600–700 | 560–660 | 28–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Ursinus College compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Ursinus College has the 79th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Wilkes University | 91% | 63% | $27,743 |
| 76 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 91% | 54% | $21,331 |
| 77 | Eastern University | 91% | 54% | $26,662 |
| 78 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 91% | 56% | $16,804 |
| 79 | Ursinus College | 92% | 73% | $30,536 |
| 80 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 92% | 43% | $18,134 |
| 81 | Wilson College | 92% | 48% | $21,741 |
| 82 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | 92% | 42% | $18,095 |
| 83 | Westminster College | 93% | 65% | $19,859 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Ursinus College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Ursinus College admissions questions
What is the Ursinus College acceptance rate?
Ursinus College accepts 92% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,008 of 3,443 applicants were admitted.
Does Ursinus College require the SAT or ACT?
Ursinus College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 26% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Ursinus College?
The middle 50% of Ursinus College enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1385 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Ursinus College?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (405 of 3,008).
Is Ursinus College getting harder to get into?
Ursinus College accepted 92% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Ursinus College overview