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University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA . 4 Year 3.9
#7 in Best Colleges in America
34TH & SPRUCE ST PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Overview

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn), founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, is a prestigious Ivy League institution located in Philadelphia. Known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education, Penn combines academic excellence with practical experience. It houses renowned schools such as the Wharton School of Business, the School of Engineering, and the Perelman School of Medicine. With a diverse student body, cutting-edge research, and a vibrant urban campus, Penn fosters innovation and leadership across various fields.

Rankings

  • 1

    #1 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • 1

    #1 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • 1

    #1 in Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America

  • Best Colleges for Business in America 1 of 1,249
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 1 of 828
  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 2 of 706

Academics

  • A+Academics
  • A+Value
  • A+Diversity
  • A Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • A+Party Scene
  • A+Professors
  • A+Location
  • BDorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • A+Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Finance
    353 Graduates
  • Economics
    222 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    204 Graduates
  • Philosophy
    199 Graduates
  • Nursing
    189 Graduates
  • Business
    179 Graduates
  • Information Science
    156 Graduates
  • Biology
    151 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    139 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    120 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 5
    Application Deadline
  • 6%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    15
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $50,778
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    63%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    96%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    10,106 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,186
  • Undergrads Over 25
    6%
  • Pell Grant
    19%
  • Varsity Athletes
    10%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Ivy League
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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