Overview
Student Population
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Online | upenn.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Will you get in?
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Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 44,961 prospective students applied, and 3,446 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,400 enrolled in the school. 21,960 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,900 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $51,156 plus fees of $6,614. Penn is ranked 16 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Penn is rated within the top 4% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Pennsylvania within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#16 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#17 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1450/1560 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 |
| Other Fees | $6,614 |
| Room and Board | $16,190 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,946 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,264 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 |
| Other Fees | $6,614 |
| Room and Board | $16,190 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,946 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,264 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 26% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Engineering | 7% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215062 IPEDS survey data for University of Pennsylvania.
Current students may use the University of Pennsylvania GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.