Overview: University of Pennsylvania
General Information
City and State: Philadelphia, PA
Public or Private: Private
Number of Students in Freshman Class: 2,377
School Colors: Red and Blue
School Year Type (Semester, Trimester, Quarter, etc): Semester
Graduation Rate: 95%
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1 to 6
Average Class Size: 20
School URL: http://www.upenn.edu
School Calendar URL: https://www.college.upenn.edu/academic-calendar
University President: Amy Gutman
Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $69,340
Main Phone: 1 (215) 898-5000
Urban, Rural, Suburban: Urban
Notable Alumni: Dick Wolf and William Carlos Williams
Date Founded: 1751
Notable Faculty:
School Address:
University of Pennsylvania
3451 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
African-American Percentage: 8%
Asian/Pacific Islander Percentage: 22.8%
American Indian Percentage: 0.1%
Caucasian Percentage: 49.5%
Hispanic Percentage: 11.6%
Unreported Percentage: 8%
CLIMATE
Average Daily Temperature (Fahrenheit):
Month (High and Low)
Jan (40 to 26)
Feb (44 to 28)
Mar (53 to 34)
Apr (64 to 44)
May (74 to 54)
Jun (83 to 64)
Jul (87 to 69)
Aug (85 to 68)
Sep (78 to 60)
Oct (67 to 48)
Nov (56 to 39)
Dec (45 to 30)
Average Annual Snowfall: 22.8 in
FINANCIAL AID
Endowment Size and Rank: $6.755 billion
Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 47.2%
Average Financial Aid Award: $43,542
Total Tuition, Room, Meal Plan and Mandatory Fees: $69,340
GEOGRAPHY
Nearest Large City: Philadelphia
Distance to Nearest Large City in Miles: N/A
Distance to Nearest Large City in Driving Time: N/A
Nearest Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
7 mi/11 km
14 min
Uber fare estimate: $19-$39
Nearest Major Airport, Airport Code and Distance in Miles and Driving Time:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
7 mi/11 km
14 min
Uber fare estimate: $19-$39
Urban, rural, suburban: Urban
STUDENT LIFE
Is Greek Life Available? Yes
Percentage of Students Participating in Greek Life: 25%
Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
Is a Car Allowed Freshman Year?
Is On-Campus Housing Available Freshman Year? Yes
Is On-Campus Housing Required Freshman Year? Yes
Graduation Rate: 95%
Student Newspaper URL:
Male to Female Student Ratio: Male 49.9% to Female 50.1%
International Student Percentage: 11.6%
Student Percentage Attending Graduate School:
Minimum Drinking Age: 21
WiFi Available On Campus? Yes
SAFETY
US Department of Education Campus Security Data URL: www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/
Student Safety Escort Available? Yes
Campus “Blue Light” Security Phones Available? Yes
Campus Security Cell Phone Alert? Yes
Campus Security Email Alert? Yes
Campus Security Contact:
Emergency Hotlines
215-746-3535
215-573-3333
215-898-7021
For Emergency Assistance
Dial 911
(511 from campus phones)
ACADEMICS
Most Common Majors: Economics, Finance
ATHLETICS
NCAA Division: Yes
School Colors: Blue and Red
Mascot: Quakers
Varsity Sports Participation Rate:
Intramural Sports Participation Rate:
League Affiliation:
Director of Athletics: M. Grace Calhoun
Athletics Department Mailing Address:
Weightman Hall
235 S. 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Athletics Department Email Address: athdir@pobox.upenn.edu
Athletics Department Phone: 215 898-7215
School Rivalry:
ADMISSIONS
Number of Students in Freshman Class: 2,377
Total Number of Students Who Applied in Most Recent Year: 37,268
Total Number of Students Accepted in Most Recent Year: 3,787
Acceptance Rate: 10%
SAT Range 25th - 75th Percentile: Verbal: 680 - 760; Math: 700 - 790; Writing: 690 - 780
Early Decision I Available? Yes
Early Decision I Deadline: November 1st
Early Decision II Available? No
Early Decision II Deadline: N/A
Early Action Available:
Early Action Deadline:
Regular Admission Deadline: January 5th
Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 24%
Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Regular Admission Acceptance Rate: 10%
Admissions Office Mailing Address:
1 College Hall
Room 1
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6376
Name of Director of Admissions: Eric J. Furda
http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/contact/contact-staff-members
Request information: https://key.admissions.upenn.edu/register/inquiry
Campus Tour URL: http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/calendar/
Admissions Office Phone: (215) 898-7507
Admissions Office URL:
Common Application Used? Yes
Virtual Tour Available?
Virtual Tour URL: