Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Ursinus College is 82.21% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.32%. 1,522 men and 1,701 women applied to Ursinus and 1,235 men and 1,416 women students were accepted.
14 applicants who has another gender applied and 10 were accepted.
Among them, 191 men and 189 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Ursinus.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,237 | 1,522 | 1,701 | 14 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,661 | 1,235 | 1,416 | 10 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 381 | 191 | 189 | 1 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.21% | 81.14% | 83.25% | 71.43% | - |
| Yield | 14.32% | 15.47% | 13.35% | 10.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 138 students (36% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 21 students (6%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Ursinus.
The median SAT score is 1,280 with 645 SAT EBRW and 635 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25th percentile is 600. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 690 and 25th percentile is 580 .
The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 28 at Ursinus. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 33.
The SAT and ACT scores at Ursinus College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1180 | 1280 | 1380 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 645 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 635 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 28 | 29 |
| ACT English | 26 | 33 | 34 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Ursinus. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Ursinus College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Ursinus.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.ursinus.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.ursinus.edu/admission/applying/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |