Ursinus College Admission
Acceptance Rate
87.37%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.46%
Freshmen Enrollment
381
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,237 students have applied and 2,661 students have allowed to admit to Ursinus College (Acceptance rate: 82.21%). Ursinus's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.32 % where 381 students have finally enrolled out of 2,661 admitted students.
Ursinus acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Scripps College and Colorado College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 33.21%).
Ursinus enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 25.45%).
How to Apply to Ursinus College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Ursinus.
| Admission | www.ursinus.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.ursinus.edu/admission/applying/ |
| Financial Aid | www.ursinus.edu/offices/student-financial-services/ |
| Net Price Calculator | ursinus.wbnpc.com/ |
| Disability Service | www.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.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Ursinus College is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Ursinus College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,419). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Ursinus College | 1,280 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,419 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 645 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 580 | 635 | 690 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,280 | 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 31 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 26 | 33 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 28 | 29 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |