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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Philadelphia, PA. It enrolls about 28,711 students and admits roughly 6% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationPhiladelphia, PA 19104
CountyPhiladelphia County
Enrollment28,711
Acceptance rate6%
Applicants / admitted59,465 / 3,489
In-state tuition & fees$66,104
Out-of-state tuition & fees$66,104
Graduation rate (150%)97%
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate98%
Campus settingCity: Large
Size category20,000 and above
Highest degree offeredDoctor's degree
SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math)730–770
ACT middle 50%34–35
Websitewww.upenn.edu/
Phone2158985000

Admissions

About 59,465 students applied and 3,489 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,416 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $66,104 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 2,412 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 97% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia County. Its coordinates are 39.9509, -75.1939.

Nearby institutions

Drexel University 1 km · PhiladelphiaWalnut Hill College 1 km · PhiladelphiaAcademy of Vocal Arts 2 km · PhiladelphiaMoore College of Art and Design 2 km · PhiladelphiaCurtis Institute of Music 2 km · PhiladelphiaPeirce College 2 km · Philadelphia

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Pennsylvania?

About 6% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 59,465 applicants.

How much does University of Pennsylvania cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $66,104 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend University of Pennsylvania?

About 28,711 students are enrolled.