PrivateUrbanUniversity of Pennsylvania
Penn
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6303
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
University of Pennsylvania is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1545, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A large campus of 10.8K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
97% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $111,371 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,229.
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Varsity Sports — Penn Quakers
History & Fun Facts
- •On June 16, 1755, the College of Philadelphia was chartered, paving the way for the addition of undergraduate instruction.
- •Before the completion of the construction of the first dormitory in 1765, out of town students were typically placed with guardians in the homes of faculty or in suitable boarding houses.
- •A 1765 admission ticket to "A Course of Lectures" given by Dr.
- •In the fall of 1775, Penn's trustees voted to advertise to lease the dormitory to a private family who would board the pupils at lesser cost to Penn.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1545
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
90.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Programs (309)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
98%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
83
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + large city premium
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Days out near Philadelphia
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Philadelphia 2, from real bookable tour times.
- DeSales University · Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaPublic and private17 days
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church · Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaVery small colleges13 days