# Ursinus College

Private nonprofit college in Collegeville, PA. IPEDS ID 216524.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ursinus-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/ursinus-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 92% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $30,536 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 73%; beats 77% of PA colleges and 83% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $73,721; beats 85% of PA colleges and 88% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $26,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,622 |
| 30-48k | $24,154 |
| 48-75k | $28,815 |
| 75-110k | $31,326 |
| 110k+ | $33,625 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.12 years on average (69% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $73,721 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,622 | $84,963 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $24,154 | $99,514 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $28,815 | $118,718 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $31,326 | $129,063 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $33,625 | $138,535 | 3.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $76,815
- Tuition and fees: $61,210
- Housing and meals: $15,064; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 610–705; SAT math: 590–680; ACT: 28–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,443 applicants, 3,008 admitted, 405 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 92%, ACT 28–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 87%, ACT 28–32 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (41 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $47,918 | $82,419 | not reported |
| Economics | $52,496 | $75,573 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $35,420 | $61,017 | $27,000 |
| Physiology | $26,123 | $59,415 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $38,360 | $58,659 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | $56,633 | not reported |
| English | $24,373 | $56,454 | not reported |
| Psychology | $29,458 | $51,443 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | $40,294 | not reported | not reported |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Earth Systems Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Policy Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $64,550 (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD), $57,460 (PA), $74,750 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $60,630 (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD), $54,950 (PA), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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