Ursinus College
Ursinus College, located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, is a private, prestigious, independent, liberal arts, co-educational college founded in 1869. Ursinus is widely recognized for its comprehensive First Year Experience program called the Common Intellectual Experience, which includes freshman-only residence halls, advising, and a seminar-style course.
How Are The Academics and Faculty?
At Ursinus, 92% of the 132 full-time faculty hold the most advanced degree in their respective fields without the use of teaching assistants. During the freshman year of college, all students must complete an Independent Learning Experience project as part of the core curriculum. The projects that are illegible include independent research, internship, study abroad, creative, or student teaching. Ursinus has been cited as a top school for undergraduate research with the quality of the classroom experience, the residential village, and the facilities, including the performing arts center and the Berman Museum of Art, being highlighted by national publications.
Life After College
60% of Ursinus graduates are employed with 50% being full-time and 10% part-time or in graduate school and 30% attend graduate or professional school full-time. Then acceptance rate into medical, law, and business schools for Ursinus students exceed 90% with 75% of Ursinus graduates entering graduate or professional school within 5 years. The rest of the graduates serve their communities as volunteers for initiatives close to Ursinus as Philly Fellows, and as globally recognized as the Peace Corps.
How Is The Campus Life?
At Ursinus College housing is guaranteed for all students therefore 97% of them live on campus in dormitory, suite-style, or special interest housing. There are also many clubs to chose from with over 100 clubs, organizations, and interest groups, including intramural sports. 17% of the students are also in fraternities or sororities.