University of Pennsylvania
private · Founded 1740 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
5.90%
Enrollment
28,711
Tuition & Fees
$73,588
Graduation Rate
97.00%
Retention Rate
98.00%
Off-Campus Needed
14,068
Penn Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into Penn?
Penn admitted just 3,489 of 59,465 applicants — a 5.90% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
89% below state avg
175% above state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
730–770
SAT Math
770–800
ACT Composite
34–35
Coming to Penn from out of state?
86% of freshmen aren't from Pennsylvania. If you're moving for Penn, start your housing search early — only 51.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near PennWhat Will Penn Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 51.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
4% above state avg
Per-credit cost: $1,871 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Penn's on-campus room and board adds up to $18,496 per year ($1,541/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $12,166 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $1,014/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $6,330 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 6,022 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Penn?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Financial Analytics.
261 graduates · 35.63% women
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
210 graduates · 32.86% women
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
174 graduates · 89.08% women
Philosophy, Other.
148 graduates · 52.7% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
145 graduates · 56.55% women
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
126 graduates · 30.16% women
Neuroscience.
97 graduates · 64.95% women
Political Science and Government, General.
96 graduates · 64.58% women
Computer Science.
83 graduates · 43.37% women
Cognitive Science, General.
77 graduates · 57.14% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 17,100 graduate students and only 6,022 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Penn?
Philadelphia, PA — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Penn Photos
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Neighborhoods near Penn
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How Does Penn Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Penn reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Penn?
98.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 97.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
17% above state avg
32% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Penn Reviews
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14,068 Penn Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 28,711 students and only 6,022 dorm beds, 49% of Penn students live off campus.
11,611
Undergraduates
17,100
Graduate Students
14,068
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Pennsylvania.