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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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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Our 170-acre campus is full of trees and beautiful old buildings (and plenty of spots to play).

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May 31, 2023

12:30pm - Summer Fellows Opening Presentations

June 3, 2023

8:30am - Bear Innovation Competition

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Saloni Parikh ’18

Anesthesiology Resident, Cleveland Clinic

San Francisco native, Saloni, enters Ursinus undecided.

She joins campus clubs and is interested in science, economics, and exploring the humanities. She eventually declares Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
Saloni Parikh ’18

Anesthesiology Resident, Cleveland Clinic

Saloni joins the Parlee Center for Science and Common Good as a fellow.

Inspired by the course Biomedical Ethics, she wants to explore an intersectional liberal arts education, including science and public health.
Saloni Parikh ’18

Anesthesiology Resident, Cleveland Clinic

Saloni begins research on the effect of BPA on breast cancer cell growth.

She continues this research as a Summer Fellow on campus.
Saloni Parikh ’18

Anesthesiology Resident, Cleveland Clinic

Funded by Ursinus, Saloni interns at a health clinic in Nicaragua.

This inspires her to later pitch an idea for a non-profit health clinic for migrant workers at the annual BEAR innovation competition.
Saloni Parikh ’18

Anesthesiology Resident, Cleveland Clinic

Saloni proposes a new major, Ethics and Health Policy

Inspired by classes in global health, politics, and ethics, she wants to use expertise in medicine as a platform to create systemic change. She graduates Phi Beta Kappa.

Saloni Parikh ’18

Anesthesiology Resident, Cleveland Clinic

Saloni starts medical school at Jefferson.

And in spring 2023, Saloni was matched to Cleveland Clinic to complete her residency.
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Top 6%

A 2022 report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce ranked 4,500 colleges and universities by return on investment (ROI) found that liberal arts colleges outperform other institutions by more than $200,000 over the long term. Higher still is Ursinus College’s ROI, placing Ursinus in the top 6% of all colleges and universities in the nation.

Ursinus Marks 150th Commencement

360 members of the Class of 2023 marked the end of their undergraduate journeys during the revered ceremony held on the Berman Museum lawn on Saturday, May 13.
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Wednesday May 31, 2023

Summer Fellows Opening Presentations

Kicking off our Summer Fellows experience with brief summaries from our summer fellows. Learn about the research and creative projects happening on campus this summer.
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