College
University of Pennsylvania
- A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Philadelphia, PA
- 1,156 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA
- CampusA
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA+
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationA+
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Ivy League
University of Pennsylvania Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9%
SAT Range
1380-1570
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$22,944/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A+
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Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 75%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.92 responses
- 70%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.97 responses
- 38%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.96 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
10,468Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 49%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.91 responses
Poll
- 62%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.127 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$82,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
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 responses
University of Pennsylvania Reviews
1,156 reviews
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The University of Pennsylvania has given me an excellent learning experience. Academics are challenging, and you will be required to invest a good amount of time to them. Personally, I spent most of my time focused on this but did not find myself feeling overwhelmed for the most part. The university provides excellent study environments where you can study with your friends or by yourself. People at the university are very social and making friends is not a very hard thing to do. I was satisfied with my dining plan except for the fact that it is a little bit overpriced. Despite having a large student population, moving around on campus is not difficult at all. Regarding financial aid, the process of applying can get complicated and some of the staff can be impatient at times. Finally, there is always something to do whether you want to party on campus or do some culinary exploring in the city. Overall, I have had a fantastic experience!
The University of Pennsylvania has been my top choice school, and I am very satisfied with my experience so far. I am most impressed by the stylistically varied yet unified campus architecture, the quality of professors and extracurricular activities, and the times I spent at Locust Walk.
Few reviews of Penn can be written without mentioning Locust Walk. It serves as the central walkway for several dorms, dining options, and significant locations. At the same time, it is a hub for students of all majors and interests and a vibrant representation of Penn's life and culture. The Walk continues to be a wonderful addition to my college experience.
At the same time, I appreciate Penn's dedication to development. Every year, new constructions, programs, and extracurricular opportunities arise, and I enjoy being part of such a community. I would recommend Penn to anyone who loves challenges, immersive experiences, and diverse social connections.
Few reviews of Penn can be written without mentioning Locust Walk. It serves as the central walkway for several dorms, dining options, and significant locations. At the same time, it is a hub for students of all majors and interests and a vibrant representation of Penn's life and culture. The Walk continues to be a wonderful addition to my college experience.
At the same time, I appreciate Penn's dedication to development. Every year, new constructions, programs, and extracurricular opportunities arise, and I enjoy being part of such a community. I would recommend Penn to anyone who loves challenges, immersive experiences, and diverse social connections.
I loved the academics. The academics were challenging, and I had to grow comfortable with not getting A's like I did in high school. The professors were very engaged and wanted to see their students do well. I was also a varsity athlete and found the facilities to be amazing! I joined greek life and found it to be very rewarding. The greek life at Penn is much more laid back than some other schools. I had work study jobs throughout my time at Penn, which I found enabled me to get a handle on the work world while also pursuing my studies and academics.