University of Pennsylvania
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 5.9%
Average High School GPA: 4.0
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1510-1560
ACT Range: 34-36
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 10,000
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $63,204
Out-of-State Tuition: $63,204
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 32°F (0°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 78°F (26°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 41 inches (1,041 mm)
Nearest Airport: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — Approximately 6 miles (15-minute drive) from campus.
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Social Media
Instagram: @uofpenn
Swim Team Instagram: @pennswimdive
Twitter: @Penn
Facebook: University of Pennsylvania
LinkedIn: University of Pennsylvania
YouTube: University of Pennsylvania
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Sheerr Pool
Head Coach: Mike Schnur
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #27
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in Ivy League
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #57
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #5 in Ivy League
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U.S. News College Rankings
#27 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Electrical / Electronic / Communications
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Management Information Systems
#4 in Production / Operation Management
Supply Chain Management / Logistics
#12 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology (tie)
#10 in Programming Languages (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#50
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#58
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#280
America's Dream Employers 2025
#7
#6
In Private Colleges
#7
In Research Universities
#5
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#127
#196
Best Employers for Diversity 2023
#92
#83
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: B+
Professors: A+
Dorms: B
Student Life: A+
Value: A+
Campus: A-
Party Scene: A+
Location: A+
Campus Food: C+
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #38 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #395 of 1,332
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