Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, UPenn's acceptance rate is 6.50% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 67.88%. 25,055 men and 29,533 women applied to UPenn and 1,627 men and 1,922 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,071 men and 1,338 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UPenn.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 54,588 | 25,055 | 29,533 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,549 | 1,627 | 1,922 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,409 | 1,071 | 1,338 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 6.50% | 6.49% | 6.51% | - | - |
| Yield | 67.88% | 65.83% | 69.61% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 1,153 students (48% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 545 students (23%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UPenn.
The median SAT score is 1,540 with 750 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 800 and 25th percentile is 770 .
The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75th percentile score of 35 and 25th percentile score of 34 at UPenn. The median ACT math score is 35 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Pennsylvania are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 34 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1500 | 1540 | 1570 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 730 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 770 | 790 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 33 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 reqired, but considered in admission process at UPenn. The english proficiency test is not reqired, 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 .
| 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 application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $90 for graduate schools of University of Pennsylvania. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UPenn.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $90 |
| Admission Information | www.upenn.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.admissions.upenn.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| 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) |