UPenn
University of Pennsylvania
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Overview of University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
About this school
The University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, is a private, Ivy League institution. Penn is consistently included among the top research universities in the world, and also hosts highly regarded undergraduate programs in the liberal arts, business, engineering, and nursing. The university strongly emphasizes interdisciplinary education. Its Open University Policy allows undergraduates to take courses in all undergraduate departments and most graduate schools. Penn has one of the largest community service programs in the nation that links academic coursework to the surrounding community. Its 260-acre historic campus is located in downtown Philadelphia.
- www.upenn.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
11,874
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:10,033
- Men:4,914 Men (49.0%)
- Women:5,119 Women (51.0%)
Location
Admission Information (UPenn)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Pennsylvania is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma or equivalent is not required
- High School Program:
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 4 |
Social Studies | - | 2 |
History | - | 3 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Recommended | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 3451 Walnut Street |
City, State, Zip | Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
Phone | (215) 898-7507 |
Fax | - |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 5 |
Application Fee | $75 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling, notification begins April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 9% of 40,413 applicants were admitted |
Women | 10% of 20,114 applicants were admitted |
Men | 9% of 20,299 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,412 (64%) of 3,757 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,274 (63%) of 2,025 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,138 (66%) of 1,732 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.85 |
375 And Above | 91% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 5% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 3% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 1% |
2.50 - 2.99 | - |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 720-790 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 84% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 15% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 1% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 80% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 18% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 2% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 33 average |32-35 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 92% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 8% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 0% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UPenn)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $55,584 (74.8%)
- Room & Board: - $15,616 (21.01%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,280 (1.72%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,835 (2.47%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Pennsylvania accepts prepayment plan, installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003378 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,304 (53.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,092 (83.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,092 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,092 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $49,401 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,074 (98.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $47,114 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,092 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,503 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,851 (50.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 4,478 (92.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 4,478 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 4,478 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $48,971 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 4,429 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $46,177 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 4,478 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,230 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 27% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $23,224 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (UPenn)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,519
Part-Time Faculty
509
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
75%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 27% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 41% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 14% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 5% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 8% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 6,575,127 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Pennsylvania provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
98.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
85.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
94%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
96.0%
Programs & Majors (UPenn)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (96)
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Cognitive Science
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Insurance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Italian Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Logic
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Music, General
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Other
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Russian Language and Literature
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- South Asian Studies
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
- Systems Engineering
- Transportation/Mobility Management
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Social Work, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Doctor of Dental Medicine
Master's Programs of Study (120)
- Accounting
- Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing
- Adult Nursing
- African Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Psychology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Artificial Intelligence/Robotics
- Asian Studies
- Bioengineering
- Bioethics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Comparative Literature
- Computational Sciences
- Computer Art and Design
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Demography and Population Studies
- Economic Development
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Policy
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Ethics
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Finance and Banking
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geosciences
- German
- Gerontological Nursing
- Graphic Design
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Health Services Research
- Higher Education
- Historic Preservation
- History
- History of Science and Technology
- Human Development
- Human Genetics
- Information Science
- Insurance
- International Affairs
- International Business
- International Health
- International and Comparative Education
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Italian
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Medical Physics
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Nanotechnology
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Nonprofit Management
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nurse Midwifery
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Organizational Management
- Pediatric Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Reading Education
- Real Estate
- Romance Languages
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Systems Engineering
- Urban Design
- Urban Education
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Women's Health Nursing
- Writing
Campus Life (UPenn)
Location & Geography
Population
1,547,607
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
299 acres
Weather
Temperature | 22.8 average low in January, 81.7 average high in September |
Rain | 117 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Philadelphia |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Philadelphia |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
54% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
42%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Quaker |
School Colors | Red and blue |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | cheerleading, lacrosse, soccer, softball, squash, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Pennsylvania offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, kite and key society, social planning and events committee, hillel at penn, sports club council, interfraternity council
Sororities
27% of women participate
Fraternities
30% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
9,782
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
10,033
Women
5,119
Men
4,914
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 23.7% Asian
- 8.2% Black/African-American
- 11.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 48.8% White
- 2.0% Unknown
International Students
12.6% from 102 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
11,874
Student Resources (UPenn)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Psychology611 Documents
- Political Science584 Documents
- Mathematics421 Documents
- Biology366 Documents
- Economics459 Documents
Popular Courses
- PSYC 001 - Introduction to Experimental PsychologyPsychology
- PSYC 170 - Social PsychologyPsychology
- MATH 240 - Calculus, Part IIIMathematics
- PSCI 150 - Introduction to International RelationsPolitical Science
- ECON 002 - Introductory Economics: MacroEconomics
Popular Professors
- SakaECON 002
- feng gaiCHEM 101
- Felicity PaxonCOMM 123
- Marsha LesterCHEM 221
- David ChristiansonCHEM 251