Institution Name: University of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Private Ivy League Research University
Undergraduate Student Body Population: 10,406 students
Student To Faculty Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 16 students
Academic Calendar: Semesters
Most Popular Majors: Business/Management, Social Sciences, Health Professions, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and Engineering.
Study Abroad: Yes, UPenn’s study abroad opportunities are all run by Penn Global. Each year, Penn sends about 600 students to over 50 nations across the world for semesters and academic years abroad. They also have opportunities for students to intern abroad over the summer.
Sports: Yes, UPenn is a part of the Ivy League, and is therefore a D1 school. The mascot is the Quakers, and they have won League championships in football and basketball in recent years.
Campus Housing/Greek Life: Penn has nearly 40 themes housing options that you can choose based on your shared interests with classmates. 54% of students live in college-owned housing (including sororities and fraternities), while 41% live in off-campus housing. The university has an office that can help you find off-campus housing options. There are more than 45 sororities and fraternities on campus, and over 25% of Penn students participate in Greek life.
Popular Clubs & Activities: There are over 400 active organizations at UPenn, and Greek life is one of the most popular options for students. Other popular organizations are ones that revolve around performing arts (such as Mask and Wig), politics (Penn Dems) and community service – Penn even has classes that require you to get engaged in the community. Penn also has speakers come on campus regularly, and attendance at those events is very high.
Acceptance Rate: 9.9%
Admissions Requirements: Common Application with writing supplements, ACT or SAT 1, and 2 teacher recommendations
Early Decision: Yes, Deadline for Early Decision I = November 1st, Regular Decision = January 5th
Tuition: Tuition = $49,536 Room & Board = $13,990
Financial Aid: UPenn is need-blind in the admissions process and meets 100% of demonstrated need with grants, loans, and work study. Merit and athletic scholarships are not granted to students. The average aid package for incoming freshman is $44,834. The school dedicates over $197 million to undergraduate financial aid each year.
Graduation Rate: 96% (4-year graduation rate)
Website: http://www.upenn.edu/
Admissions Representative Attending JCAS: Maria Gaston, Associate Director of Admissions