University of Pennsylvania
- 4 Year
- PHILADELPHIA, PA
CollegeGrad School
University of Pennsylvania
- 4 Year
- PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 1,293 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B+
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University of Pennsylvania Rankings
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Penn Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9%
Application Deadline
January 5
SAT Range
1460-1570
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$24,167 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$54,019 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
57%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
4:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 92 responses70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 104 responses36%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 103 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Finance390 Graduates
- Economics225 Graduates
- Management Sciences and Information Systems215 Graduates
- Business196 Graduates
- Nursing189 Graduates
- Biology163 Graduates
- Philosophy158 Graduates
- Political Science and Government158 Graduates
- Information Science153 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology121 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
8
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
6
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,960 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,195
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 98 responsesPoll
61%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 134 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$85,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
96%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 64 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Work hard, play hard! That’s life at Penn. Strengths - Great approachable Professors, almost any class or activity you can think of, wonderful diversity, beautiful campus. Lots of opportunities to study abroad. Greek life is active, but not necessary to have a rich social life. Tuition, room and board are expensive but there’s lots of aid available. Highly recommended, but very competitive admission rate ( around 8% ). Suggest applying Early Decision if Penn’s your first choice ( 18% acceptance rate ).
Many major universities in cities are so spread out, but Penn really has its own "universe" within the city, without being totally shut off. It is easy to access not only the Center City Philadelphia area, but for students who are not drivers, its an easy connection to explore the city and suburbs through public transportation, and even a short commute - by foot or bus - to neighboring universities and colleges. Philadelphia is a US city with a lot of great history and modern conveniences. Located between many of the major cities along the East Coast, the UPenn student has a multitude of opportunities to explore on long weekends. The University itself is rich with institutes and centers that are innovating and including undergraduates as well as graduate students and visiting scholars with opportunities to participate in and lead rich spaces of innovation, including the Pennovation.
I have experienced several life-defining moments at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) that I am sure I wouldn't have encountered anywhere else. During my college application process a few years ago, I wanted an institution that would be a good academic, financial, and social fit for me. Over my few years there, I have had moments that solidified for me that the school met (or at least attempted to meet) all of the three aforementioned criteria. My years at Penn haven't been completely rosy - what with catching the infamous "freshman plague," challenging classes, and considering several majors before finding my niche. However, I can safely say I will be walking away from the University with contacts of amazing professors and staff, and more importantly, lifelong friends who feel like family.