University of Pennsylvania

(Philadelphia, PA)

University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1740, is a private, comprehensive institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Engineering and Applied Sciences; the School of Nursing; and the Wharton School of Business. Its 260-acre campus is two miles from downtown Philadelphia.

Admissions

17.7%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.83

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

2020–2290 SAT Total
660–750 SAT Reading
690–780 SAT Math
670–760 SAT Writing

30–34 ACT Composite
30–35 ACT English
30–35 ACT Math
28–32 ACT Writing

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$53,250
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $38,970
Out-of-State Tuition: $38,970
Room and Board: $13,190
Books & Supplies: $1,090

Will I Like It

12,981
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
51% Women

Famous Alumni

Charles Addams - Creator of The Addams Family

Maryanne Amacher - Composer

Elizabeth Banks - Actress

Vanessa Bayer - Actress

Mike Eskew - Chairman and CEO of UPS

Jerome Fisher- Founder and Chairman of Nine West Inc

Catherine Austin Fitts - CEO and Founder of Solari Inc

William Henry Harrison - American President

Jon Huntsman, Sr. - Founder of Huntsman Corporation

Lisa Scottoline - Author

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Ecommerce, Economics, International Business

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Bioethics, Dentistry, Health Administration, Pre-Med, Veterinary

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Criminology, Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology, Area & Cultural Studies, Demography, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Animals, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Dogs, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

1 College Hall 34th and Spruce Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303

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