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University of Pennsylvania
  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA
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University of Pennsylvania
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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA
  • 1,293 reviews
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    University of Pennsylvania Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    54%
    Average Housing Cost
    $11,014 / year
    Poll
    54%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 69 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 127 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,770 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 170 responses
    • Houston Hall
      27%
    • Tortas Frontera
      24%
    • Pari Cafe Creperie
      9%
    • Kings Court
      7%
    • 1920 Commons
      6%
    • Hill House
      6%
    • Magic Carpet Food Truck
      6%
    41%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 81 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 68 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      35%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      62%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 91 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 50 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      40%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      38%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      22%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 74 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      66%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      32%
    • Not very visible.
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 134 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      1%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      13%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      61%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      24%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 93 responses
    • Spring Fling
      27%
    • New Student Orientation
      25%
    • Here's A Toast!
      14%
    • You Sexy Fling
      8%
    • Penn Relays
      5%
    • Styrofoam Hats Are Sexy
      5%
    • That's One Long, Hard . . . Track Meet
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 90 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      10%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      59%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      22%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      6%
    • Parties? What parties?
      3%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 57 responses
    • Spring Fling
      86%
    • St. Patty's day
      11%
    • I have no idea, I'm not a partier
      2%
    • May day
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    30%
    Women in Sororities
    27%
    48%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 98 responses
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