Admission Results
University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
University of Pennsylvania shows an observed acceptance rate of 42.6% from 437 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
42.6%
Applications
437
Accepted
149
Rank by volume
#14
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.73 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.6 - 3.92 |
| GRE average | 325 |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Computer and Information Technology
29 outcomes - 52.2% acceptance
Robotics
28 outcomes - 76% acceptance
Pharmacology
13 outcomes - 16.7% acceptance
Sociology
13 outcomes - 0% acceptance
Political Science
13 outcomes - 8.3% acceptance
Computational Biology
12 outcomes - 0% acceptance
Architecture
11 outcomes - 63.6% acceptance
Data Science
10 outcomes - 66.7% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.13 / GRE N/A / IELTS 8.4 | Fall 2024 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.1 / GRE 327 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.55 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2024 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.27 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.79 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2024 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.61 / GRE 313 / IELTS 7.4 | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.79 / GRE 330 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2024 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.86 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.52 / GRE 336 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | MBAMBA | GPA 3.64 / GRE 325 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2023 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.69 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2023 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.73 / GRE 324 / IELTS 8.6 | Fall 2024 |
What is the acceptance rate for University of Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania has an observed acceptance rate of 42.6% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 437 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for University of Pennsylvania?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.