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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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Private is possible
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.
Private is possible
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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 Campus

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

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September 27, 2022

7:00pm - Lonely in a Crowded (Locker) Room: Science from Isolation and Inclusion

September 28, 2022

6:30pm - The Future of Black & Other Projects: An Evening with Poet and Scholar Len Lawson

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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.
Quick Facts
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.

Ursinus Among Top 11 in Pa., Top 6% in ROI Nationally

U.S. Newsranks Ursinus among the top 11 in lists of liberal arts colleges and “Best Value Schools” in Pennsylvania, while a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce ranks the return on investment of an Ursinus College degree in the top 6% nationwide.
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Thursday September 29, 2022

Twilight Tour

Hosted by the Admission team, enjoy an on campus visit covering the “bear necessities” of Ursinus at night!
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