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University of Pennsylvania
Located in Philadelphia, PA, University of Pennsylvania is a private university. It admits about 5% of applicants, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. The average net price after aid is about $28,699 per year. About 97% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $111,371 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)1510–1570
ACT (middle 50%)34–36
Test policyRequired
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
97%
graduation rate
99%
freshman retention
$90,555
median earnings, 6yr
$111,371
median earnings, 10yr
What University of Pennsylvania values
Very important
Important
Also considered
From University of Pennsylvania’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What University of Pennsylvania requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what University of Pennsylvania requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
- University of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
- How much does University of Pennsylvania cost?
- At University of Pennsylvania, the average net price after aid is about $28,699 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $89,028 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Pennsylvania?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1510–1570 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT.
- What are University of Pennsylvania's application deadlines?
- University of Pennsylvania's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 5. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does University of Pennsylvania value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Pennsylvania rates Course rigor, Application essays, Recommendations, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Grades (GPA), Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, and Volunteer work. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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