Established in 1740, University of Pennsylvania is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Philadelphia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Pennsylvania (Upenn) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Pennsylvania (Upenn) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 283 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Upenn also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of Pennsylvania |
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Acronym | Upenn |
Founded | 1740 |
Motto | Leges sine moribus vanae Laws without morals are useless |
Colours | Red and blue |
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Address | 34th and Spruce Streets Philadelphia 19104-6303 Pennsylvania United States |
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Tel | +1 (215) 898 5000 |
Fax | +1 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended - Recommendations are required - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is recommended - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 0-10% |
Admission Office | 1 College Hall Philadelphia 19104 (215) 898 7507 |
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Student Enrollment | 25,000-29,999 |
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Academic Staff | over-5,000 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
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2000 Classification | Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive |
Size & Setting | Four-year, large, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority graduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Yes |
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