University of Pennsylvania Admissions Information
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The University of Pennsylvania, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, is an historic and highly selective member of the Ivy League. With over 10,000 undergraduates from every state and many countries, the University prides itself on its diversity. UPenn is nationally recognized for its interdisciplinary programs such as the Institute for Medicine and Engineering and the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, which allow students to pursue a variety of academic and professional pursuits. The University also boasts The Wharton School, ranked as one of the top three business schools in the country. UPenn’s interdisciplinary character carries over into its research endeavors. With a research budget of more than $800 million per year and 165 research centers, it is one of the top research universities in the country. As a result, many undergraduates have the opportunity to engage in research projects of their own during their time here.
UPenn students are intellectually and socially involved, both on and off campus. A number of University courses and student groups, including the Civic House and the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, incorporate outreach into their mission and stress the importance of local community engagement; and many students actively participate in community-service efforts in Philadelphia.
Basic Info
| Main Address: | 3451 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 | |
| Phone Number: | (215) 898-5000 | |
| Website: | http://www.upenn.edu |
Characteristics
| Type of school: | Private | |
| Type of school: | Coed | |
| Setting: | Urban (very large city, 500,000+ people), Residential campus | |
| Athletics: | Division I, Intercollegiate, Club, Intramural | |
| Degrees offered: | Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral | |
| Size of undergraduate student body: | 9,768 | |
| Percent out-of-state: | 83% | |
| Percent international: | 10% | |
| Female to Male ratio: | 51:49 |
Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: | 6:1 | |
| Most popular majors: | Business Administration and Management Finance Nursing | |
| Special study programs: | Accelerated Program Cross-Registration Double Major Dual Enrollment of High School Students ESL Honors Program Independent Study Internships Liberal Arts/Career Combination ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Navy Student-Designed Major Study Abroad Teacher Certification Visiting/Exchange Student Program Washington Semester |
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Admissions Information
Each year the University of Pennsylvania receives approximately 23,000 undergraduate applications and admits about 4,000 students. Its 18% acceptance rate that makes it one of the most selective universities in the country. The Early Decision option is available for students who make UPenn their first choice and agree to matriculate, if accepted. There is a slightly higher acceptance rate for students who use this option.
The UPenn admissions committee pays close attention to the type and level of a student's high school courses. It looks for students who have taken full advantage of the opportunities their high school offers. Evaluations from guidance counselors and teachers are also very important to the selection committee, as they provide a more well-rounded view of an applicant, beyond exam scores and transcripts. With this in mind, it's important to build relationships with your teachers, and to be proactive and organized when asking for recommendations.
| Admissions address: | 1 College Hall Philadelphia, PA 19104 | |
| Phone number: | (215) 898-7507 | |
| Fax number: | (215) 898-9670 | |
| Admissions Website: | http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/ | |
| Email: | info@admissions.ugao.upenn.edu | |
| Contact Person: | Eric Furda, Dean of Admissions | |
| Number of first-year applications received: | 22,808 | |
| Percent of applicants admitted: | 18% |
Application Information
| Regular application deadline: | January 1 | |
| Early decision/action deadline: | November 1 (Early Decision) | |
| Accepts the Common Application? | Yes (school-specific supplement required) | |
| Admission requirements: | 2 Academic Teacher Evaluations School Report (including guidance counselor's recommendation) Mid-Year Report Final Report If applicable: Home-school Supplement to the Secondary School Report Early Decision Agreement |
Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? | SAT with Writing and 2 SAT Subject Tests OR ACT with Writing International applicants: TOEFL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Policy regarding SAT score-use: | All scores are considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College Board code: | 2926 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ACT code: | 3732 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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