Rankings and Recognition

Colleges That Change Lives

Ursinus is among 46 Colleges That Change Lives, a book in which colleges are cited for their ability to help their students succeed. Originally written by the late Loren Pope, the book is now revised by Hilary Masell Oswald.

“Ursinus is a star of the first magnitude in the small galaxy of colleges that change lives,” the book says. “Each student has his or her own tale of transformation.”

The book notes a growth in students’ skills and self-confidence during their four years at Ursinus, and describes “how their aspirations rise, and how their perspectives broaden.” It praises Ursinus professors: “The dedication to teaching is legendary.” It states that Ursinus students have in common “civility, character, and an eagerness to learn.”  More Details

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

A 2022 report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce that 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, which is 29% more than the median for all liberal arts colleges, placing Ursinus in the top 6% of all colleges and universities in the nation.

With a national ranking of 249 out of 4,500 colleges and a state ranking of 27, an Ursinus College degree has an ROI of $1.355 million over 40 years.  More Details