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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

  • 4-year, Private
  • 2,426 Freshman Class
  • $55,250 (in-state), $55,250 (out-of-state)
  • 24,060 Total Students

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University of Pennsylvania Student Body

Size
Average Freshman Class Size:
2,426
Full-Time Undergrads:
10,342
Total Students:
24,060
Undergraduates/Graduates
Where Students Come From
Are Students Enrolled Full-Time?
Diversity

University of Pennsylvania Campus Life

Campus Housing and Facilities
Students Living on Campus?
64%
Religious Affiliation?
No
Urbanization:
Urban
Crime (per 1000 students per year)
Serious Crimes:
3.11
Drug or Weapon Incidents:
0.41
Alcohol Incidents:
0.99
Weather (Degrees F)

University of Pennsylvania Admissions

Applicants Admitted
Statistics
Students Who Return After First Year:
98%
Average GPA:
3.90
Average Test Scores
SAT Math:
690 - 780
SAT Verbal:
660 - 750
SAT Writing:
670 - 760
ACT Composite:
30 - 34

University of Pennsylvania Academics

Graduation Rates (Total)
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
African American
Asian
Caucasian
Latino/Hispanic
Native American
Statistics
Student-to-Faculty Ratio:
6:1
Study Abroad Offered:
Yes

University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance
$55,250 / $55,250

In-State

Out-of-State

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Tuition (Out-of-State)
$40,514
Tuition (In-State)
$40,514
Food and Housing
$11,430
Books
$1,120
Personal Expenses
$2,186
How are students paying for school?
Average Grant Size
$25,851

University of Pennsylvania Contact Information

Address
Mailing
3451 Walnut St.
Philadelphia,PA 19104
215-898-5000
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University of PennsylvaniaReviews
By Students 43211
(Avg. of 152rankings)

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S. C.
X. F.
January 23, 2013

What do you consider the best thing about your school? Why?The professors. They are intelligent, enthusiastic abou engaging with students, and willing to help in any way possible.Describe your classmates in one sentence.Smart, driven.

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R. B.
December 02, 2012

Describe your school in one sentence.I will be attending the University of Miami starting in January of 2013. My goal is to obtain a Bachelor’s in the Science of Nursing. While I can talk about Penn, since I was an undergrad there. I can not talk about the University of Miami yet. Penn was a perfect balance between academics and fun, socialization. It was challenging and motivating.What kind of person shouldn’t attend this school?The University of Pennsylvania is not great for people who are not passionate about what they want to do. The resources are vast and they could get lost in the crowd. People who are not used to big cities or have not been somewhat independent, would also be better off in a smaller university for the same reasons. The student body is competitive, so a good dosis of self esteem would help.

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J. M.
April 16, 2012

What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?It’s an amazing school, but extremely professionally oriented.  Not a lot of room for exploration.What’s the most frustrating thing about your school?N/A

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Q. S.
March 26, 2012

Describe your school in one sentence.Penn is a virtual hotbed of over-achievers, so you better bring your A-game.What kind of person should attend this school?The University of Pennsylvania has a well-earned reputation for being very academically competitive.  Thus it is best suited for very driven students with a good work ethic. There is a good amount of diversity among the student body, however I’d like to see attendees who are more willing to think outside the box and bring fresher ideas into the classrooms.

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R. G.
January 17, 2012

What do you consider the best thing about your school? Why?The best thing about Penn is definitely its location. There are bars to go to around campus, and there are loads of restaurants, clubs and bars just a short ride away. Not to mention that there are lots of great things to do in the city from museums to exhibits and art galleries. There is also huge parks throughout the city that split up the monotonous grey buildings. Penn’s campus is gorgeous and really makes sure that there is greenery even though we are in the middle of the city. Accessible and pretty.What’s unique about your school compared to other schools you considered?There are loads of opportunities for students coming in in different groups. Also, it is nice that there is some emphasis on the Greek scene, but you definitely dont need to be a part to benefit from what they do. Our school is very competitive but in some way that actually brings you closer to people. I can guarantee that my best friends here are easily going to be lifelong friends. There is even a statistic that something like 45% of alumni found their spouse at Penn, not a bad statistic!

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    Access to Professors
    43211
    Class Size
    32121
    Value of Education
    43211
    Campus Internet Access
    43211
    Campus Facilities
    54321
    Campus Food
    43211
    On-Campus Housing
    54321
    Off-Campus Housing
    54321
    Extra-Curricular Activities
    54321
    Nearby Banks, Stores, Grocery Stores
    54321
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