1 College Hall 34th and Spruce Sts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6303
Mission
Mission of the UniversityThe University of Pennsylvanias roots are in Philadelphia- the birthplace of American democracy. But Penns reach spans the globe. Faithful to the vision of the Universitys founder- Benjamin Franklin- Penns faculty generate knowledge that is unconstrained by traditional disciplinary boundaries and spans the continuum from fundamental to applied. Through this new knowledge- the University enhances its teaching of both theory and practice- as well as the linkages between them. Penn excels in instruction and research in the arts and sciences and in a wide range of professional disciplines. Penn produces future leaders through excellent programs at the undergraduate- graduate- and professional levels. Penn inspires- demands- and thrives on excellence- and will measure itself against the best in every field or endeavor in which it participates. Penn is proudly entrepreneurial- dynamically forging new connections and inspiring learning through problem-solving- discovery-oriented approaches. Penn research and teaching encourage lifelong learning relevant to a changing global society. Penn is a major urban university that is committed to strength and vitality in each of its communities. In this connection- Penn will: Encourage- sustain- and reward its faculty nurture- inspire- and challenge its students and support and value its staff Strengthen and appreciate the diversity of its communities Support free expression- reasoned discourse- and diversity in ideas Pursue positive connections to the city- state- and region and a mission of service to its neighbors in West Philadelphia Develop and support its connections to alumni and friends and Foster the growth of humane values.
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Admissions
How hard is it to get in?
"Total" shows the total number of applicants for a spot in the incoming
freshman class for the last year reported.
"Admitted" shows the number of those applicants that were accepted and
offered a place at the college or university, both in raw numbers and as a
percentage of the total number who applied.
"Enrolled" shows the number of accepted applicants that actually enrolled
and chose to attend the college or university, both in raw numbers and as a
percentage of the total who applied.
Applicants
Total
Percentage
Total
22,935
Admitted
3,883
16.9%
Enrolled
2,430
10.6%
Financial Aid
Do students receive financial aid?
There are three pieces of data in this table, which are designed to show
how likely it is that an international student will receive any financial
aid from the college or university.
"Undergrads receiving any aid" shows the percentage of first-time
undergraduate students who receive any type of financial aid. However,
many types of financial aid at US colleges and universities are not
available to international students—like Pell Grants, Stafford
loans and other federal loan programs.
The second piece of data, "Undergrads receiving school grants", shows the
percentage of first-time undergraduate students that receive aid directly
from the school—often this type of aid is available to international
students.
"Average amount of school grant" shows the average amount that is provided
in this category of aid, that may be available to international students.
Category
Aid
Undergrads Receiving Any Aid
63%
Undergrads Receiving School Grant
38%
Average Amount of School Grant
$22,023
Test Scores
What ACT or SAT scores do I need to get in?
Many colleges and universities in the US require either the SAT or the ACT,
both standardized tests that help schools evaluate candidates.
In this chart, you can see how the middle portion of students admitted to
the school fared on these tests—those from the 25th to the 75th percent
of all accepted candidates. In other words, the chart does not show how the
bottom 25% of all accepted candidates scored, and it does not show how the
top 25% of all accepted candidates scored—but it shows how the middle
half of candidates accepted to the school scored.
If you have taken the SAT or ACT, or you plan to, you can see where your
score falls in comparison to this range, which will help you evaluate your
likelihood of acceptance to this school.
Test
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Verbal
650
740
SAT Math
680
780
ACT Composite
30
33
ACT Math
29
34
ACT English
30
34
Tuition & Expenses
How much does it cost?
This chart shows the latest tuition and expense figures published by the
school, for out-of-state students—as typically international students
pay the out-of-state tuition costs.
The figures assume the student will be living on-campus with full university
room and board. Off-campus students could spend more or less, depending on
their situation.
Category
Cost
Tuition (Out of State)
$37,526
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,621
Books & Supplies
$1,050
Other Expenses
$2,102
Total
$51,299
Student Body
How many international students are there?
This chart shows the total number of students at the school, the total
number of international students and percentage of total enrollment, as
well as breakdowns for male and female international students.
Students
Total
Percentage
All
27,231
International
3,422
12.6%
International Males
1,962
7.2%
International Females
1,460
5.4%
Completions
How many students graduate or transfer?
"Graduation Rate" shows the percentage of students from a particular
incoming freshman class that stay at the school for their full studies and
graduate; the "Transfer Rate" shows the percentage of students from a
particular incoming freshman class that transfer to another college or
university.
