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Ursinus College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1200-1385. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 28-32. Ursinus College admitted 92% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1200-1385
ACT middle 50%
28-32
Acceptance rate
92%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,491

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Ursinus College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1385 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Ursinus College's SAT submitters; 1200 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 79% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Ursinus College?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Ursinus College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing610660705
SAT Math590645680
SAT total (estimated)120013051385
ACT composite282932

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 705 in Reading and Writing and 680 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 95 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1310.

Testing policy

Does Ursinus College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Ursinus College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Ursinus College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Ursinus College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$61,210
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$30,536
First-year retention rate
87%
Graduation rate within 6 years
73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$73,721

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Ursinus College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Ursinus College?

Ursinus College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1200 and 1385 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1385 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1200 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Ursinus College?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 28 to 32, with a median of 29. Scoring 32 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Ursinus College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Ursinus College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Ursinus College's admissions website before you apply.

What is Ursinus College's acceptance rate?

Ursinus College admitted 92% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].