Overall Ursinus College Acceptance Rate
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1030 - 1280
- ACT Scores: 23 - 29
How Hard Is It to Get into Ursinus College
Applicant Selectivity: Moderately Selective
The selectivity of applicants for undergraduate admissions to Ursinus is considered moderately selective. Many accepted applicants score in the mid-range on the SAT or ACT exam, as well as having a solid high school GPA and number of college prep courses.
How Does Ursinus College Compare to Other Liberal Arts Colleges in PA
Nearby College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Dickinson College | 47% |
| Grove City College | 81% |
| Haverford College | 25% |
| Juniata College | 77% |
| Lafayette College | 30% |
| Muhlenberg College | 48% |
| Saint Vincent College | 70% |
| Swarthmore College | 12% |
| University of Pennsylvania | 10% |
| Westminster College (PA) | 94% |
Admissions Requirements
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
In addition to the application, Ursinus College admission candidates must have completed a set of courses as follows:
- (1) English (4 years)
- (2) Mathematics (3 years)
- (3) Lab Science (1 year)
- (4) Social Science (1 year)
- (5) Foreign Language (2 years in one language).
- (6) At least 2.5 years of advanced academic credits.
- (7) No more than 3.5 years of talent-based elective credits.
For those applicants whose high school experience does not directly correlate with these requirements, special exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Admissions Office.
Although these are the minimum requirements for application consideration, Ursinus College admissions strongly urges student candidates to complete significantly more work at the college level.
Number of Applicants, Percent Admitted, and Enrolled Students
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants: | 2634 | 47% | 53% |
| Admitted: | 83 | 80% | 85% |
| Enrolled: | 20 | 22% | 18% |
Average Standardized Test Scores
| SAT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 510 - 640 |
| Math | 520 - 640 |
| Total Score: | 1030 - 1280 |
| ACT Section | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Composite Score: | 23 - 29 |
