University of Pennsylvania

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Philadelphia, PA
5.0 3 reviews

#23 Best Colleges in America

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Overview

Total enrollment

29,109

Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website upenn.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#23

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, occupies a urban campus in Philadelphia's University City district. The campus combines historic Georgian-style architecture with modern facilities across 299 acres, situated three miles from Philadelphia's Center City. Penn operates four undergraduate schools, with the Wharton School of Business and the School of Engineering and Applied Science being among its most prominent programs. The university maintains a highly selective admissions process and is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach, with students required to take courses across multiple schools as part of their degree programs. Students typically reside in the College House system, which consists of 13 residential communities integrating faculty, staff, and undergraduates in both historic and contemporary buildings throughout campus.

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Ratings

Penn is rated within the top 5% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Pennsylvania within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#23
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#23
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#1
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#1
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#26
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#1

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1510/1570
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 34/36

Acceptance Rate

5.4%

Applications Due Jan 5, 2027
Enrollment Rate 68%
Application Fee $75

Applicant Competition Extreme

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$68,686

Costs for University of Pennsylvania
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$68,686
Books and Supplies		$1,358
Other Fees		$7,766
Room and Board		$19,174
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,070
Total One Year Cost		$100,054

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$123,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

96% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Pennsylvania are Business, Social Sciences, and Biology. 26% of students major in Business, 16% in Social Sciences, and 8% in Biology.