University of Pennsylvania
PrivatePhiladelphia, PA
University of Pennsylvania is a private large school in Philadelphia, PA, enrolling about 10,650 undergraduates. It's highly selective, admitting about 5% of applicants. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $241,380/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Pennsylvania's numbers?
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From University of Pennsylvania's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Pennsylvania look for in applicants?
Per University of Pennsylvania's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates recommendations, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay, character/personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA admits approximately 5% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at University of Pennsylvania typically score between 1510–1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at University of Pennsylvania typically score between 34–36 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Pennsylvania cost?
University of Pennsylvania's total cost of attendance is reported at $89,028 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Pennsylvania require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Pennsylvania doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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