Dear open minds and ambitious spirts, this is your open invitation to discover one of the best liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania, located in suburban Philadelphia.
We Think Beyond Majors
As a private liberal arts college with 60 courses of study, chances are we have a major to fuel your passion, but we also have much more.
We firmly believe in the power of “and.”
Private is Possible
Ursinus is committed to affordability. Named a Best Value College by Forbes and U.S. News and World Report.
The New York Times ranked Ursinus as one of the top schools committed to economic access.
Our Campus
Our 170-acre campus is full of trees and beautiful old buildings (and plenty of spots to cheer on the Bears!)
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SEE ALLQuick Facts
99%
of Ursinus students receive some form of financial assistance.
A Student's Journey
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A Student's Journey
Dr. Jon Ward ’13
Physicist, Psionic Technologies
Jon enters Ursinus with the 3-2 engineering program in mind.
But after taking his first Physics course with Prof. Tom Carroll, Jon was instantly hooked on pure physics.
Dr. Jon Ward ’13
Physicist, Psionic Technologies
Jon is first exposed to Physics research as a sophomore.
Jon attends his first Physics conference at the Division of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics in Atlanta, which sparks his pursuit for a PhD.
Dr. Jon Ward ’13
Physicist, Psionic Technologies
After his junior year, Jon completes research in Paris.
In preparation for grad school and to bolster research experience, Jon was accepted into the competitive Gravitational Wave Physics REU through the University of Florida.
Dr. Jon Ward ’13
Physicist, Psionic Technologies
Basketball plays a huge part in Jon’s experience at Ursinus
It is the start of lifelong friendships and a professional network. They travel to Italy for 2 weeks to play international competition.
Dr. Jon Ward ’13
Physicist, Psionic Technologies
Jon earns a NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship
After Ursinus, Jon attends University of Pennsylvania where his research focus was in the field of experimental cosmology. He does research in Atacama Desert, Chile.
Dr. Jon Ward ’13
Physicist, Psionic Technologies
Jon develops sensors used for navigation in the space, defense, and aviation markets.
Now in Virginia, Jon’s current work will assist in landing unmanned payloads on the lunar surface in 2024-2025.
Quick Facts
99%
of Ursinus students receive some form of financial assistance.
NASA Grant Funds Ursinus Crater Classification Research
Assistant Professor of Physics Kassie Martin-Wells has been awarded a Research Initiation Grant from NASA, which will support work with students in creating a crater classification tool, a significant step forward in planetary science study.
Tuesday March 26, 2024
Beloved Community Awards Annual Celebration
Join us as we honor award recipients for this year.
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