School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
The University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,995, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 6%. The university offers 105 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 97%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $58,620.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile34-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1500-1570
24k
Students enrolled
19%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
12%
Unknown
2%
Black
4%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
12%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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4,602
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.19% online, 81% on-campus.
89% On-campus
11% Online
Certificates95% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's7% online
Graduate Certificate21% online
Master's4% online
Doctorate2% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $58,620 | $58,620 |
Graduate | $41,544 | $41,544 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,358 |
On-campus room and board | $18,496 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,008 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $18,360 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,008 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,008 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $80,482 | $80,482 |
Off-campus without family | $80,346 | $80,346 |
Off-campus with family | $61,986 | $61,986 |
Federal Grant Aid
19%
State Grant Aid
6%
Institution Grant Aid
47%
Pell Grant
19%
$16k
Average student debtafter graduation
$91k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
7 | Education. | |||
8 | Engineering. | |||
9 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
10 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
11 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
12 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
13 | History. | |||
14 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
15 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
16 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
18 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
19 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
20 | Physical Sciences. | |||
21 | Psychology. | |||
22 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
23 | Social Sciences. | |||
24 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.