University of Pennsylvania Admission

Application Fee

$75

Graduate Application Fee

$90

Acceptance Rate

5.87%

Yield (Enrollment Rate)

69.25%

Freshmen Enrollment

2,409

SAT Scores

1,540

For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 54,588 students have applied and 3,549 students have allowed to admit to University of Pennsylvania (Acceptance rate: 6.50%). UPenn's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 67.88 % where 2,409 students have finally enrolled out of 3,549 admitted students.

UPenn acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Princeton University and University of Chicago, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 4.66%).

UPenn enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 69.68%).

How to Apply to University of Pennsylvania

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UPenn. UPenn offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .

Admission	www.upenn.edu/admissions/
Online Application	www.admissions.upenn.edu/apply/
Financial Aid	www.srfs.upenn.edu/
Net Price Calculator	https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/upenn
Veterans Tuition	srfs.upenn.edu/financial-aid/veterans
Athletic	https://catalog.upenn.edu/pennbook/required-disclosures/
Disability Service	www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc/sds/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UPenn and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania is 1,540 and the average ACT score is 35. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Pennsylvania is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,544). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.

UPenn SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
	SAT Average	ACT Average
University of Pennsylvania	1,540	35
Similarly Colleges in Rankings	1,544	34
All U.S. Colleges	1,123	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges	1,132	69
4-Years Colleges	1,124	68
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania	1,157	73

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

At University of Pennsylvania, 1,153 students submitted SAT scores (48% of enrolled students).

The average SAT score is about 1,540 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

SAT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	730	750	770
Mathematics	770	790	800
Total	1,500	1,540	1,570

*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)

At University of Pennsylvania, 545 students submitted ACT scores (23% of enrolled students).

The average ACT score is about 35 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25^th/75^th percentile.

ACT Scores by Subject
	25^th percentile	50^th percentile (Median)	75^th percentile
Composite	34	35	35
English	35	35	36
Mathematics	33	35	36

UPenn Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Pennsylvania. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and Recommendations.

6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.

Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Pennsylvania
Secondary school GPA	Required
Secondary school rank	Considered, if submitted
Secondary school record	Required
Completion of college-preparatory program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal demonstration of competencies	Considered, if submitted
Admission test scores	Considered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted