Extremely selective
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
4.0% admitted · $15,370/yr after aid
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 5.4%
- Extremely selective
- Average net price
- $29,577
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 97%
- Median earnings
- $121,687
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit college in Philadelphia, PA with 10,650 undergraduates. It admits 5.4% of applicants, and admitted students average 1553 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,577 per year. 97% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $121,687 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 5.4%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 59,465
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,489
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 69%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing740–770
200800
SAT Math770–800
200800
ACT Composite34–36
136
What University of Pennsylvania looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $92,288
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $71,236
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k—
- $30–48k$234
- $48–75k$12,421
- $75–110k$25,263
- $110k+$61,455
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 97%
- Freshman retention
- 99%
- Median earnings
- $121,687
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $15,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,650
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White27%
- Hispanic11%
- Black9%
- Asian28%
University of Pennsylvania FAQ
What is University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?+
University of Pennsylvania admits 5.4% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Pennsylvania?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 740–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 770–800 on SAT Math; the average total is 1553.
What ACT score do you need for University of Pennsylvania?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 34–36.
Is University of Pennsylvania test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Pennsylvania?+
In Fall 2023, 59,465 students applied to University of Pennsylvania and 3,489 were admitted; 2,416 enrolled.
Does University of Pennsylvania consider legacy status?+
Yes. University of Pennsylvania reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Pennsylvania require an essay?+
University of Pennsylvania reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Pennsylvania cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $92,288 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,577.
What is University of Pennsylvania's graduation rate?+
97% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 215062 · How we use this data
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