The Big Picture
Year Founded & Location
1869
Collegeville, Pa.
School Colors
Red, Old Gold and Black
Type
Private
Brand Anthem
Purposefully Open
Campus Size
170 acres
President
Dr. Robyn Hannigan (19th President)
Who We Are
Enrollment
~1500
U.S. States
32 (+ Puerto Rico and D.C.)
Countries Represented
8
Gender
48% (Female)
52% (Male)
<1% non-binary
Students of Color
23%
First Generation Students
22%
Data represents undergraduate enrollment, Fall 2024.
pell-Eligible Students
28%
How We Learn
Programs of Study
60+ Areas of Study (majors, minors)
Degrees awarded
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Top 5 Most declared majors
- Applied economics
- Biology
- Health science
- Psychology
- Media & communication studies
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
career outcomes
97% of our graduates are employed, attending graduate or professional school full time, completing a fellowship, or engaged in a year of service within six months of graduating.
+ 1 Advanced Degree Programs & partnerships
9
How We Play
Division
NCAA Division III
Conference
Centennial Conference (founding member)
Mascot
Bear
Varsity Teams
Men’s: 12
Women’s: 14
Conference Championships in last Decade
16
Athletics Website
Visit ursinusathletics.com for a full list of teams.
Who We Become
Living Alumni
18,000+
Where We Call Home
- We have alumni living and working in all 50 states.
- The top 5 states include PA, NJ, FL, MD and NY
- Members of our Board of Trustees hail from 14 states.
Top three industries
Business/Finance; Education; and Healthcare
Notable Alumni
Joseph M. DeSimone ‘86, PhD: Received National Medal of Technology and Innovation; pioneer in 3-D print; Co-Founder of Carbon; one of the very few people who are members of all three U.S. National Academies: the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences; Sanjiv Sam Gambhir Professor of Translational Medicine and Chemical Engineering at Stanford University
Gerald Edelman '50: 1972 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
Scott Flannery '92: CEO of UnitedHeathcare of TX and OK
Vonnie Gros '74 : Head coach of only U.S. team to win an Olympic medal women's field hockey
Hoyt Jones '83: CEO of Jersey Mike's
Joseph Melrose '66: U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone
Dan Mullen '94, College Football Analyst
Michael A. Pizzi '96: Head of U.S. Banks and Head of Technology, Morgan Stanley
Kara Raiguel '94: CEO of GenRe
Ismar Schorsch '57: Chancellor emeritus of The Jewish Theological Seminary and Rabbi Herman Abramovitz Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish History
A Brief Look Back
Touchdown Tree
Did you know that Ursinus had a large sycamore tree in the end zone of our football field? What became of it? Learn more about this odd claim to fame!
Our History
The history of Ursinus is one that stays true to the founding spirit of egalitarianism. The College has evolved into a robust campus with many measures of diversity, social growth and academic success
Bear Facts
Ever wondered how Ursinus adopted the bear mascot? Find out everything you need to know about our furry friend.