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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.upenn.edu/USAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
University Of Pe
The University of Pennsylvania, commonly known as Penn or UPenn, is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1740 and is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. Penn is known for its strong emphasis on undergraduate education and its contributions to various fields, including medicine, law, and the sciences. The university is also home to the Penn Museum, the Penn's Landing, and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which includes the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Key Facts
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 170 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
10/10
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
$34,333 avg starting salary
0% placement rate
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Student Life
10,497 students (3,869 international)
Campus: Urban, 170 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 7.3%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
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 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 7.3%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.67, p25=3.67, p75=3.67 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school