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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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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.”
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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.
22% of the fall 2020 incoming class are first-generation students.
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Our Campus

Our 170-acre campus is full of trees and beautiful old buildings (and plenty of spots to play).

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July 14, 2022

10:30am - Get to Know the Berman Museum of Art: K-12 Educator Tours and Conversation

July 22, 2022

7:00pm - Movie on the Lawn

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Jake Kohler ’ 13

The Wharton School at Penn

Jake enters Ursinus curious about the intersections of human behavior, sports, and natural sciences.

Jake uses the core curriculum to explore several disciplines and continues playing baseball at the intercollegiate level.

Jake Kohler ’ 13

The Wharton School at Penn

Through networking, Jake lands an internship at Penn.

At the Hospital of the University of Penn, Jake shadows doctors and researchers in orthopedic medicine, but finds his most meaningful experiences with senior administrators in the department.
Jake Kohler ’13

The Wharton School at Penn

As a junior, Jake explores exercise effects on heart muscle cell structure.

He is selected for the American Physiology Society’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship.
Jake Kohler ’13

The Wharton School at Penn

Following graduation, Jake is accepted into an Ivy League graduate program.

Ursinus mentors help Jake realize his passion for higher ed administration. At Penn’s Graduate School of Education, Jake expands his professional network.
Jake Kohler ’ 13

Jake now works in enrollment at The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania

Based in the MBA program, he oversees various research efforts that inform recruitment, and manages the talent development program.
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94%

of students in the class of 2019 are either employed, in graduate or professional school, or have chosen service such as the military or a fellowship within six months of graduation.

Joseph DeSimone ’86 P’12 Elected Chair of Ursinus Board of Trustees

DeSimone is a renowned scientist and inventor who has long been an advocate and champion of Ursinus and its students, liberal arts mission, and transdisciplinary approach to learning.
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