University of Pennsylvania
Founded 1740
President Liz Magill (President)
Fees USD 63,452
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a private Ivy League research university founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia. Penn consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the world and is home to the Wharton School — the world’s first and most prestigious business school — as well as one of the oldest medical schools in the US and a top-5 law school. Penn enrolls approximately 22,000 students across 12 schools.
Schools
- Wharton School — #1 business school in the world; home of Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump
- Perelman School of Medicine — Top-5 US medical school; founded 1765
- Penn Carey Law — Top-5 US law school
- School of Engineering and Applied Science — Top-10 Ivy engineering
- Annenberg School for Communication — Top-ranked communications school
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~7% | Tuition: ~$63,452 | Meets 100% of need
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 5