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University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, PA. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is University of Pennsylvania?

Location of University of Pennsylvania

Get in touch with University of Pennsylvania can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 34th & Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303
Phone: 2158985000
Website: www.upenn.edu/
Admissions: www.upenn.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.srfs.upenn.edu/

How Do I Get Into University of Pennsylvania?

You can apply to University of Pennsylvania online at: www.admissions.upenn.edu/apply/

University of Pennsylvania is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

This is what University of Pennsylvania considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Pennsylvania?

University of Pennsylvania admits 5%, which means it is extremely selective and highly competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 68% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

50% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Pennsylvania, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 770. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Pennsylvania  ( 740 to 770 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Pennsylvania  ( 770 to 800 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1570.
SAT Total Scores for University of Pennsylvania  ( 1510 to 1570 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Pennsylvania ranged between 34 and 36.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Pennsylvania  ( 34 to 36 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Pennsylvania are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 30,339 1,634 5%
Women 34,887 1,889 5%

Can I Afford University of Pennsylvania?

The average net price after aid at University of Pennsylvania is $31,229. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $60,920
In-State Fees $7,766
Out-of-State Tuition $60,920
Out-of-State Fees $7,766
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $68,686
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $68,686

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at University of Pennsylvania receive some form of financial aid (2,415 students).

Nearly 52% of students at University of Pennsylvania receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $53,735 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,072.

Student Loan Debt

10% of University of Pennsylvania undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,120 per year.

University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 19,276 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania. University of Pennsylvania is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 10,768 undergraduate students at University of Pennsylvania, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Pennsylvania

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Pennsylvania undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2,982
Black or African American 958
Hispanic 1,173
White 2,939
American Indian/Alaska Native 10
Two or More Races 549
Non-Resident 1,496

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Pennsylvania break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of University of Pennsylvania Students
State First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania 351
New York 315
California 257
New Jersey 219
Florida 100

Additionally, approximately 13.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Diversity

17,100 of University of Pennsylvania’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Pennsylvania, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at University of Pennsylvania

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Pennsylvania graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at University of Pennsylvania
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2,547
Black or African American 991
Hispanic 1,128
White 4,685
Two or More Races 376
Non-Resident 5,147

Online Learning at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

178 undergraduate students at University of Pennsylvania took at least one online class — of those, 681 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 825 students took at least one online class and 2,568 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Pennsylvania

These teaching programs are offered at University of Pennsylvania, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Educational Administration and Supervision 147 41 188
Education, General 156 11 167
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 64 65
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language 59 59
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 50 51
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research 45 2 47
Educational/Instructional Media Design 46 46
Curriculum and Instruction 29 2 31
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 28 28
Education, Other 18 10 28
Special Education and Teaching 8

Academic Programs at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Pennsylvania has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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