9%
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| Accepted | 3,674 |
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| Declined | + 35,244 |
| Total Received | 38,918 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT |
| SAT | 2926 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 3732 |
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The University of Pennsylvania is a private institution founded in 1740. Undergraduate programs are offered through the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Nursing; and the Wharton School. Its 260-acre campus is located two miles from downtown Philadelphia.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 21,826 |
| Established in | 1740 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACNM (American College of Nurse Midwives) • ADA (American Dental Association) • AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education) • APA (American Psychological Association) • ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CAHME (Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) |
302-acre, urban campus in Philadelphia (population: 1,567,872). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation throughout campus and to local off-campus areas. Public transportation serves campus.
University of Pennsylvania
34th and Spruce Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
| Application fee | $75 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 5 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
9%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,674 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 35,244 |
| Total Received | 38,918 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
Eric Furda
Dean of Admissions
P: 215 898-7507
F: 215 898-9670
info@admissions.upenn.edu
| Tuition | $53,534 |
| Room | $9,820 |
| Board | $5,246 |
| Books & supplies | $1,280 |
| Total | $69,880 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $46,707 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $23,173 |
100%
$46,707
Need-based
| Federal | $10,016,694 |
| State | $1,468,670 |
| Institutional | $184,158,017 |
| Other external | $4,518,807 |
| Total | $200,162,188 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $101,203 |
| State | $12,435 |
| Institutional | $0 |
| Other external | $5,347,329 |
| Total | $5,460,967 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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