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University of Pennsylvania Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
98%
Part-Time Retention Rate
87%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$32,801
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    70%
  • 20-39
    17%
  • 40-99
    11%
  • 100+
    2%
Most Popular Majors
  • Finance
    372 Graduates
  • Nursing
    199 Graduates
  • Economics
    183 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    174 Graduates
  • Biology
    172 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    153 Graduates
  • Philosophy
    145 Graduates
  • Operations Management
    140 Graduates
  • History
    126 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    120 Graduates
87%
of students say they attend class.54 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Female Professors
36%
Male Professors
64%
Average Professor Salary
$201,552
Poll
44%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.54 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    4%
  • Asian American
    14%
  • Hispanic
    4%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    3%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    75%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
92%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.95 responses
Poll
73%
of students say professors care about their students' success.97 responses
Poll
71%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.97 responses
Poll
76%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.97 responses
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