Ursinus College's published cost of attendance is $76,815, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $20,622; middle-income families pay around $28,815; higher-income families pay approximately $33,625.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $76,815 |
| Tuition and Fees | $61,210 |
| Room and Board | $17,028 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$46,279 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $30,536 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,622 |
| $30–48k | $24,154 |
| $48–75k | $28,815 |
| $75–110k | $31,326 |
| $110k+ | $33,625 |
Ursinus College's published cost of attendance is $76,815, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $20,622; middle-income families pay around $28,815; higher-income families pay approximately $33,625. Azimuth ranks Ursinus College #1308 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Ursinus College structures aid as need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the aid commitment across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $59,162; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,033, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Ursinus College earn median 4-year earnings of $65,033, placing Ursinus College in the 64.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,149 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Ursinus College in the 22.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Ursinus College #771 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects strength in biological sciences and health-related fields. Economics is the largest program with 46 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $75,573, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 43 students earning $58,659, while Communication and Media Studies with 39 graduates reaches $61,017. Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences and Psychology, General round out the top programs, each contributing to a diversified earnings profile across the liberal arts curriculum. The concentration in Biological Sciences — the institution's signature strength — aligns with both strong early-career outcomes and sustained earnings growth through the first decade after graduation.
