This institution prioritizes access. Your primary consideration should be whether outcomes align with your goals.
91.8%
Acceptance Rate
Peer average: 76%
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Open Access (>75%)
What Are My Chances?
A directional estimate — not a prediction
SAT Total Score Distribution
Enrolled students
Peers
40080012001600
1,200
25th Percentile
1,310
Median
1,385
75th Percentile
Peer average SAT: 1,141(+169 vs peers)
ACT Composite Score Distribution
Enrolled students
1122436
28
25th Percentile
30
Median
32
75th Percentile
Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.
Who Attends — and Succeeds
Understanding institutional priorities and student support
Student Demographics
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
19%
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Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students (federal aid)
20%
Transfer Students
Alternative pathway to enrollment
14%
These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.
Student Success
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ursinus College Admissions
Ursinus College is accessible to students with solid academic records. Most admitted students have GPAs of 3.0 or higher. The 92% acceptance rate means most qualified applicants are admitted.
Ursinus College reports standardized test score data, suggesting tests are considered in admissions. Students who submit SAT scores typically have scores between 1200 and 1385. ACT scores range from 28 to 32. Check Ursinus College's website for current testing requirements, as policies may change.
Admission to Ursinus College is considered accessible. With an acceptance rate of 92%, admissions are largely open to all qualified applicants with a high school diploma or GED.
Ursinus College uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
If Ursinus College is a reach, consider Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok (1% acceptance), Citadel Military College Of South Carolina (98% acceptance), Bellin College (1% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.
