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University of Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6303

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

University of Pennsylvania is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1545, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A large campus of 10.8K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

97% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $111,371 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,229.

Established
1740
Motto
Leges sine moribus vanae
Mascot
The Quaker
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I and is a member of the Ivy League
Division
Division I

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6%Acceptance
1545SAT Avg
10,768Students
8:1Student:Faculty
97%Grad Rate
$111,371Earnings 10yr
$31,229Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate5.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1545

Reading & WritingMid: 745
730770
MathMid: 780
770800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3435

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$66,104
Room & Board$18,496
Books & Supplies$1,358
Total Cost of Attendance$85,738
Average Net Price$31,229
Median Debt at Graduation$15,715
Monthly Payment (10yr)$167

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$1,026
$30–48K$4,759
$48–75K$17,585
$75–110K$29,302
$110K+$57,603

Programs (309)

Student Body

Undergrads
10,768
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Black 9%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 28%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate96.8%
Freshman Retention98.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$90,555
8 Years$100,118
10 Years$111,371

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$102,300
Men
$167,300

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Varsity Sports — Penn Quakers

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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