The Basics About University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania is a private institution that was founded in 1740. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,768, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 279 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Pennsylvania's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 5. Its tuition and fees are $40,514.
Overview: University of Pennsylvania
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1740
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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9,768
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$5,170,539,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$75
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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18%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,514
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Student Life at University of Pennsylvania
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The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, was founded by Benjamin Franklin. The Penn Quakers have more than 25 NCAA Division I sports that compete in the Ivy League, and are noted for successful basketball and lacrosse teams. Penn offers housing in any of the 12 College Houses, but many students live in the numerous off-campus apartments and houses available. More than 25 percent of the student body is involved in Greek life, which encompasses about 45 fraternities and sororities. The school also offers a number of clubs and organizations, ranging from performance groups like the Latin and Ballroom dance club to student publications such as the Penn Political Review. Penn works closely with the West Philadelphia area through community service and advocacy groups.
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Other Facts About University of Pennsylvania
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Penn has 12 schools: Four offer undergraduate and graduate studies and eight offer only graduate studies. Penn’s highly ranked graduate programs include its Wharton School, School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Law School, and School of Medicine. Penn’s other notable graduate programs include its Design School and School of Dental Medicine. Penn, though secular, has a strong religious life with its Hillel for Jewish students, Penn Newman Catholic Center, and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. More than 1700 students each year participate in international study programs offered in 50 or so countries around the world. Notable Penn alumni include former U.S. President William Henry Harrison, poet William Carlos Williams, and businessman Donald Trump.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Inspired by the intellectual audacity and educational ideals of our founder, Benjamin Franklin, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) offers a compelling mixture of world-class liberal arts coursework and pre-professional education. Students apply to one of four undergraduate schools---Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Engineering and Applied Science, or Wharton. Penn also offers an array of exciting interdisciplinary programs and courses which leverage the resources of different departments or schools, such as the Fisher Program in Management and Technology, the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, and the Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and Management. Students are strongly encouraged to engage the world beyond Penn, both locally and globally. Civic House provides a "hub" for students interested in all kinds of community service while the Center for Community Partnerships coordinates over 150 Academically Based Community Service courses each term which link theory and practice through activities that make a significant difference in West Philadelphia and the City. Opportunities for global engagement include Penn Abroad, through which more than 600 Penn undergraduates each year spend a semester or longer abroad, more than any other Ivy League school. Nearly 15% of our undergraduates come to Penn from other countries, providing a linguistically and culturally diverse environment. As one of the world's premier research universities, Penn offers students the opportunity to learn by participating in the hands-on creation of new knowledge. The Center for Undergraduate Research, the Kelly Writers House, the Weiss Tech House, and the Penn Museum are places that connect undergraduates to leading researchers at Penn and to the cutting-edge ideas of its laboratories and seminar rooms. The academic experience at Penn is integrated with social and extra-curricular life. Almost all first-year students reside within the eleven College Houses at Penn, which link intellectual and social experiences through close contact with faculty-in-residence and student resident assistants. Penn has over 300 student groups ranging from political action to performing arts to sports clubs to student publications offering all students opportunities to pursue a wide-range of interests. Such opportunities extend beyond campus to the City of Philadelphia where students can experience the rich cultural, athletic, social, and political life of America's most historic city. Today Ben Franklin would marvel at the intellectual and social excitement of the diverse and dynamic institution he founded.
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Applications: University of Pennsylvania
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/1
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/15
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$75
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.admissionsug.upenn.edu/applying/
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$200
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$0
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Eric J. Furda
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Admissions office phone number:
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(215) 898-7507
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: University of Pennsylvania
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may not be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/01
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/01
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma or equivalent is not required
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Considered
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Academic GPA?
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Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Considered
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Considered
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Important
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Not Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in History:
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3
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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3
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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3
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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2
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Total high school units recommended:
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20
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Entering Class Statistics: University of Pennsylvania
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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18%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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31%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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15%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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22,808
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Number of applicants accepted:
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4,040
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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2,475
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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45%
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Number of male applicants:
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11,695
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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1,961
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Male freshman enrollment:
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1,201
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Number of female applicants:
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11,113
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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2,079
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Female freshman enrollment:
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1,274
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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2,938
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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2,606
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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96
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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100%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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96%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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99%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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100%
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Average high school GPA:
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3.8
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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89%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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660-750
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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690-780
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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670-760
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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9-10
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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58%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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36%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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6%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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71%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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27%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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3%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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36%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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30-35
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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30-35
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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30-34
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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80%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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18%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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2%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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76%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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23%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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78%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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22%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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0.2%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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0%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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0%
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Transfer Students: University of Pennsylvania
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall
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Application date for transfer students:
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Rolling (Fall)
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Admission decision sent:
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Rolling (Fall)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 8
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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N/A
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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16 from a two-year school, 16 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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64 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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1,878
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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366
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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247
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International Student Admissions: University of Pennsylvania
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 1 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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110
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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113
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