Tuition (in-state)$66,100
Student : faculty6:1
Acceptance6%
Enrollment28,000
Walk score93
See something wrong? Report inaccurate data or submit an update.
Education
| Programs | Business, nursing, engineering, economics, biology |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 96% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $66,100 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,100 |
| Room and board | $20,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 6:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 96%
Location and walk score
93/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Schuylkill River Trail
- Reading Terminal Market
- Penn Museum
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 13,000 |
|---|
- Wharton MBA
- Penn Law
- Perelman School of Medicine
- Engineering MS
- Graduate School of Education
- Social Policy and Practice
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$92,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months95%
Career servicesCareer Services with school-specific advisers; on-campus recruiting for finance and consulting
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- JPMorgan
- McKinsey
- Amazon
- Deloitte
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
85%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Penn Global Internship program
- Career Services summer funding
- Wharton Field Application Project
Alumni
| Living alumni | 330,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Elon Musk
- Warren Buffett
- Noam Chomsky
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Ivy League |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Penn grant-based aid100% of need met, no loans · Deadline: Jan 5
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience with University of Pennsylvania.
Request information from University of Pennsylvania
Program details, current aid figures and application dates for University of Pennsylvania, sent to your inbox. An advisor follows up within one business day.