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Upenn University at upenn.edu

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Overview

Established in 1740, the 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-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 284-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this US higher education organization an extremely 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.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Pennsylvania's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Pennsylvania's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Pennsylvania' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Pennsylvania's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym Upenn
Founded 1740
Motto Leges sine moribus vanae
Laws without morals are useless
Colours Red and blue
Mascot The Quaker
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Campus Location

Address 34th and Spruce Streets
Philadelphia
19104-6303 Pennsylvania
United States
University of Pennsylvania Phone Number +1 (215) 898 5000
University of Pennsylvania Fax Number +1

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Pennsylvania's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Pennsylvania's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Pennsylvania's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Pennsylvania.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
40,000-44,999 US$
(36,450-41,010 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
40,000-44,999 US$
(36,450-41,010 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Pennsylvania's admission information.

University of Pennsylvania's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Pennsylvania's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Pennsylvania a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements 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
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Pennsylvania's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Pennsylvania has more than 4900 international students.

University of Pennsylvania's Admission Office Admission Office

1 College Hall
Philadelphia 19104
(215) 898 7507


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Pennsylvania.

University of Pennsylvania's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Pennsylvania has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Pennsylvania's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Pennsylvania's Control Type Control Type

University of Pennsylvania is a private higher education institution.


University of Pennsylvania's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Pennsylvania is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Pennsylvania's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Pennsylvania's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


University of Pennsylvania's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

University of Pennsylvania does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official University of Pennsylvania's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, large, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Majority graduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, with medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Pennsylvania's main facilities:


University of Pennsylvania's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Pennsylvania's Library

University of Pennsylvania's library has 14 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 5,195,303 physical volumes, 5,608,651 physical media, 4,791,863 digital/electronic media and 2,342 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 323 full-time employees, including 112 librarians. University of Pennsylvania's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

University of Pennsylvania's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the University of Pennsylvania provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 6,400 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

University of Pennsylvania's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University of Pennsylvania's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Pennsylvania's main services:


University of Pennsylvania's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Pennsylvania's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Pennsylvania's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

University of Pennsylvania's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Pennsylvania's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Pennsylvania's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Pennsylvania is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1921


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Pennsylvania's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
  • American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
  • Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Accreditation Commission
  • Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc.
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Planning Accreditation Board
  • Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Pennsylvania's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI)
  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Ivy League
  • Consortium on Financing Higher Education (COFHE)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Pennsylvania 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Pennsylvania's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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