UPenn Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UPenn to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UPenn's acceptance rate is 5.40% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 65,226 students applied and 3,523 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is very low, which means it is very hard to get into UPenn.

To apply to UPenn, recommendations is required to submit and personal statement (or essay) is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

UPenn's acceptance rate is the lowest among 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1550 and the ACT score is 35 at UPenn. UPenn's SAT score is the highest among 86 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
UPenn's yield rate is 67.98%, which is moderately higher by 5.26 percentage points (approximately 8.4% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 0% and 10% (average yield: 62.72%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UPenn at colleges with acceptance rates lower than 10%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UPenn's acceptance rate is 5.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 67.98%. 30,339 men and 34,887 women applied to UPenn and 1,634 men and 1,889 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,108 men and 1,287 women were enrolled in UPenn. You can explore the UPenn's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UPenn
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	65,226	30,339	34,887	0	0
Admitted	3,523	1,634	1,889	0	0
Enrolled	2,395	1,108	1,287	0	0
Acceptance Rate	5.40%	5.39%	5.41%	-	-
Yield	67.98%	67.81%	68.13%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Pennsylvania 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 1,204 students (50% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 416 students (17% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at UPenn.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,550, including 760 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 790 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 770 and the 25th percentile is 740. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 800 and the 25th percentile is 770.

The median ACT composite score is 35, with a 75th percentile score of 36 and a 25th percentile score of 34 at UPenn. The median ACT Math score is 35 and the median ACT English score is 35.

How competitive is UPenn's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Pennsylvania are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,497, ACT: 34 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at UPenn
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,510	1,550	1,570
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	740	760	770
SAT Math	770	790	800
ACT Composite	34	35	36
ACT Math	34	35	36
ACT English	35	35	36

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Pennsylvania 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Recommendations to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at UPenn. The english proficiency test is not required, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Pennsylvania.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UPenn Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UPenn:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.upenn.edu/admissions/
Online Application: www.admissions.upenn.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UPenn?

UPenn is extremely competitive to get into, with an acceptance rate of 5.40%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UPenn?

UPenn recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to UPenn is 1,550, and the average ACT score is 35. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does UPenn require essays or personal statements?

UPenn recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for UPenn admission?

Yes, UPenn requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

UPenn does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UPenn requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

UPenn recommends submitting an English proficiency test for international applicants, but it is not strictly required.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UPenn?

The institutional SAT code for UPenn is 2926 and 4-digit ACT code is 3750.