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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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Ursinus students learn at the intersection of disciplines.
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.
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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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March 28, 2023

7:00pm - Speed Networking with American Marketing Association Professionals

March 29, 2023

4:00pm - 2023 Philadelphia Main Line Health Professions School Expo

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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.
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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.

Turning Science Innovators into Entrepreneurs

“Start-Ups and the Scientific Method,” a new series of courses funded by a VentureWell grant, will stimulate scientific innovation by encouraging students to utilize entrepreneurial problem-solving skills.
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Thursday March 30, 2023

Moving Bodies, Making Space - Aztec Dance Traditions

Join us to learn five diverse Global dance forms rooted in synchronous movement, social bonding, and community connections. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Students, Staff, Faculty, and Community Members are invited to attend.

Moving Bodies Making Space Global Dance Series presents: ” The Mexica Dance Circle”. TMDC has been performing and educating about Pre-Hispanic dances of Ancient Mexico for seven years at colleges, museums and schools in the tri-state area.

The four Mexican dancers and drummers’ goal is to preserve the history, symbolism and ritual nature of this tradition and educate other communities about it.

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