How to Apply to Ursinus College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Ursinus.
Admissionwww.ursinus.edu/admission
Online Applicationwww.ursinus.edu/admission/applying/
Financial Aidwww.ursinus.edu/offices/student-financial-services/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorursinus.wbnpc.com/
Disability Servicewww.ursinus.edu/offices/disability-and-access/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Ursinus and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Ursinus College is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ursinus College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,406). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Ursinus SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Ursinus College1,28030
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,40632
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania1,15773

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Ursinus College, 138 students submitted SAT scores (36% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600645690
Mathematics580635690
Total1,1801,280 1,380
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Ursinus College, 21 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite283032
English263334
Mathematics252829

Ursinus Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Ursinus College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Ursinus College
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired