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One of the best liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania, located in suburban Philadelphia. Our beautiful, tree-lined campus sits on 170 acres along the Perkiomen Creek.
Small class sizes, big experience.
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Ursinus students learn at the intersection of disciplines.
As a private liberal arts college with 60 courses of study, chances are we have a major to fuel your passion, but we also have much more.
We firmly believe in the power of “and.”
Ursinus students learn at the intersection of disciplines.
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Ursinus is committed to affordability. Named a Best Value College by Forbes and U.S. News and World Report.
The New York Times ranked Ursinus as one of the top schools committed to economic access.
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We strive to be the most welcoming, safe and respectful campus around—one where diversity is treasured and real meaningful conversations occur.
26% of the fall 2022 incoming class are first-generation students.
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Our 170-acre campus is full of trees and beautiful old buildings (and plenty of spots to play).

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December 6, 2022

4:40pm - Radio City Music Hall Voices of Ursinus Concert

5:30pm - Drawing from the Collection

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Liz Burke ’21

Environmental Studies Academic Technologist

Liz declares her major as Environmental Studies.

Liz recalls the dynamic discussions in a course entitled Urbanization that prompted her to declare her first year.
Liz Burke ’21

Environmental Studies Academic Technologist

Liz grows as a confident leader on the basketball court.

As a member of the women’s basketball team, Liz forms lasting friendships and fostered confidence in her abilities.
Liz Burke ’21

Environmental Studies Academic Technologist

Despite initial nerves, Liz heads to Panama to study abroad.

Her experience in Panama gives her a huge taste of adventure and sparked her curiosity about different cultures.
Liz Burke ’21

Environmental Studies Academic Technologist

Liz embarks on a rigorous independent project.

Liz begins mapping potential solar farm locations in the region through geographic information system (GIS). She considers this a top academic experience.
Liz Burke ’21

Environmental Studies Academic Technologist

Liz accepts position in Sitka, Alaska with United States Forest Service.

Six days after graduating, Liz flies thousands of miles to start her first job as a member of the seasonal crew.
Liz Burke ’21

Environmental Studies Academic Technologist

After Alaska, Liz returns to combine her two loves.

Liz works with faculty and students on their research, labs, and field trips as an academic tech at a top liberal arts college, while also coaching high school basketball.
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Top 6%

A 2022 report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce ranked 4,500 colleges and universities by return on investment (ROI) found that liberal arts colleges outperform other institutions by more than $200,000 over the long term. Higher still is Ursinus College’s ROI, placing Ursinus in the top 6% of all colleges and universities in the nation.

U-Imagine Center Sends Four Scholars to America250PA Finals

For the first time ever, the U-Imagine Center has entered a team in the America250PA Competition, an annual contest to inspire future generations of leaders from Pennsylvania. This October, the team was selected as one of five finalists to take their submission to the Harrisburg finals on November 18.
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Tuesday December 6, 2022

Radio City Music Hall Voices of Ursinus Concert

Voices of Ursinus performs at the one and only Radio City Music Hall in New York City!  Under the direction our new Choral Director, Nicole Snodgrass, selections will include both traditional and contemporary Holiday music.
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