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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.upenn.eduUSAQS #150 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
u penn
The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, UPenn is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States and is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to education and research. The university comprises four undergraduate schools and twelve graduate and professional schools, including the Wharton School of Business, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the Perelman School of Medicine. UPenn is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world for its academic excellence, innovation, and global impact.
Key Facts
Last full enrichment: 9 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
QS #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 302 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
9/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
33.3% placement rate
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Student Life
29,482 students (6,513 international)
Campus: Urban, 302 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteriaMedical CenterArt GalleriesTheater
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 10.5%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 10.5%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.96, p25=3.96, p75=3.96 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school