Early Decision
Fall 2026
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
My Journey to UPenn: From Armenian Classrooms to Ivy
by Ani from Armenia 🇦🇲
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
From my Seaside Small Spanish Town to UPenn on a Full Ride
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by Noemí from Spain 🇪🇸
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
Rewriting My Legacy: How I Got Into the University of Pennsylvania
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by Anna Laura from Brazil 🇧🇷
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
From STEM Egypt to UPenn: My Journey to a Full-Ride Scholarship
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by Belal from Egypt 🇪🇬
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
How I got into UPenn Class of 2029 as an international student from Kazakhstan
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by Imanali from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
Winning the most competitive merit-based scholarship in Egypt! My entire experience at Upenn
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by Ali from Egypt 🇪🇬
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
Detailing How I Got Into The UPenn Huntsman Program as an International Student From East Africa
by Queren from Burundi 🇧🇮
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
From Belarus to Wharton Business School with a full-ride scholarship
by Kristina from Belarus 🇧🇾
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
My journey to gaining admission to two Ivy League universities with full financial aid
by Sofiia from Georgia 🇬🇪
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
Insider tips from UPenn Class of 2027 international student who got full financial aid
by gulrukh from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
My undergrad experience at Upenn with Khazanah Scholarship from the government of Malaysia
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by Ezzaty from Malaysia 🇲🇾
University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
Philadelphia, US
Computer Science for Non-Techies at UPenn
by elmarmdv from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
Fall 2023University of Pennsylvania is located in Large City of Philadelphia, PA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
730770
Math
770800
ACT
Composite
3435
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$89,028Total Cost (On Campus)
$21,662Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $66,104 |
| Books and supplies | $1,358 |
| On-campus housing | $18,496 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,070 |
| Total | $89,028 |
Rankings
#10U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#11QS World University Rankings 2025
#=14Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023