Ursuline College was founded in 1871 by the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland and holds the distinction of being the first Catholic women's college in Ohio to grant degrees. Rooted in the Ursuline tradition of service, the college has long been known for its strong health sciences, particularly nursing, along with education, business, and the liberal arts. It admitted men into its graduate and later some undergraduate programs, and today it maintains a women-centered undergraduate identity while serving a diverse population.
The campus in Pepper Pike, a suburb east of Cleveland, offers a small, close-knit community where class sizes are modest and faculty know students by name. Students benefit from clinical and internship placements with Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and other regional employers. Campus life emphasizes social justice, service learning, and leadership, and the college fields NCAA Division III athletic teams in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Pepper Pike, Ohio |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Total students | 1,300 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 78% |
| Graduation rate | 55% |
| Average starting salary | $52,000 |
| In-state tuition | $35,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,000 |
| Room & board | $11,500 |
| Average financial aid | $24,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 99% |
| SAT range | 950-1150 |
| ACT range | 18-24 |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling admission |
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