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Become more than you ever thought you could

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Discover Ursinus

One of the best liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania, located in suburban Philadelphia. Our beautiful, tree-lined campus sits on 170 acres along the Perkiomen Creek.

Small class sizes, big experience.

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Ursinus students learn at the intersection of disciplines.

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.”

Ursinus students learn at the intersection of disciplines.

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.

Commencement

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Diversity

We strive to be the most welcoming, safe and respectful campus around—one where diversity is treasured and real meaningful conversations occur.

26% of the fall 2022 incoming class are first-generation students.

Walking in Berman Museum Pfeiffer Wing

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A Student’s Journey

Martha Kerbel ’21

Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods Graduate Student, England

Philadelphia native Martha declares anthropology as her major.

It was also in her second semester on campus that Martha founded the Anthropology Club.

Martha Kerbel ’21

Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods Graduate Student, England

Martha participates in an archaeology field school.

The historic Speakers House located just steps from the Ursinus campus provided a great hands-on experience for this rising sophomore.

Martha Kerbel ’21

Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods Graduate Student, England

Martha interns at the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia.

The internship at this premier medical museum eventually becomes Martha’s final capstone research focus.

Martha Kerbel ’21

Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods Graduate Student, England

Martha studies abroad in Mongolia.

After adding an Environmental Studies minor, Martha combines interests during an internship there studying ticks and talking to locals about their livelihoods.

Martha Kerbel ’21

Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods Graduate Student, England

Martha takes a class that sparks an interest in archaeology.

Environmental Applied GIS helps Martha hone her digital mapping skills.

Martha Kerbel ’21

Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods Graduate Student, England

Martha completes MSc in Forensic Osteology & Field Recovery Methods.

Graduated the University of Kent in England December 2022.