Ursinus College
Collegeville, Pennsylvania · Private
Ursinus College admitted 87% of 3,443 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1160–1360 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 77% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Ursinus College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- December 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- February 1, 2027
- Early action
- November 10, 2026
- Regular decision
- April 1, 2027
The application is free. Ursinus College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Ursinus College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $77,582 a year. After grants, students paid $31,625 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Ursinus College’s acceptance rate?
Ursinus College admitted 87% of applicants: 3,008 of 3,443 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Ursinus College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due December 1, 2026, early decision II is due February 1, 2027, early action is due November 10, 2026, and regular decision is due April 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Ursinus College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1160 to 1360, with a median around 1280. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Ursinus College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Ursinus College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Ursinus College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Ursinus College have supplemental essays?
No. Ursinus College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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