Ursinus College Acceptance Rate
Collegeville, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,443
- Admitted
- 3,008
- Yield
- 13.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ursinus College's acceptance rate has risen from 83.2% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,672 to 3,443 (+29%) over that period.
Its 87.4% rate makes Ursinus College more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 34%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.7% for women vs 84.9% for men, a 4.8-point gap). Ursinus College has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 13.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,672 | 2,222 | 83.2% | 497 |
| 2015–16 | 2,634 | 2,176 | 82.6% | 429 |
| 2016–17 | 2,491 | 2,053 | 82.4% | 382 |
| 2017–18 | 3,488 | 2,728 | 78.2% | 402 |
| 2018–19 | 3,361 | 2,382 | 70.9% | 378 |
| 2019–20 | 3,530 | 2,792 | 79.1% | 431 |
| 2020–21 | 3,834 | 3,084 | 80.4% | 437 |
| 2021–22 | 3,818 | 3,158 | 82.7% | 433 |
| 2022–23 | 3,237 | 2,661 | 82.2% | 381 |
| 2023–24 | 3,443 | 3,008 | 87.4% | 405 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,745 | 1,566 | 89.7% |
| Men | 1,698 | 1,442 | 84.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–700 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 560–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–32 | 6% |
How Ursinus College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ursinus College's acceptance rate?
Ursinus College's acceptance rate is 87.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,008 admitted of 3,443 applicants).
Is Ursinus College test optional?
Ursinus College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ursinus College?
Ursinus College received 3,443 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,008.
What SAT score do you need for Ursinus College?
Admitted students at Ursinus College typically scored 600–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ursinus College getting harder to get into?
Ursinus College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.2% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ursinus.edu/.