University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, USA
The University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1740 and describes itself as the first university in America. It is located in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and has four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools. The student-faculty ratio is 8:1 (Fall 2024).
- Tuition per year, from
- $65,670
- Intakes
- Sep
- Application deadline
- 1 November 2026 (Early Decision, binding); 5 January 2027 (Regular Decision) - f
- Founded 1740, described as the first university in America
- Four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools
- 6,049 faculty members; student-faculty ratio 8:1 (Fall 2024)
- Penn Global programmes for study abroad, service learning and research
Entry requirements
- Common App, Coalition Application or QuestBridge application; USD 75 fee (waiver available)
- SAT or ACT required (testing waiver possible for hardship)
- Transcripts from all four high school years, certified English translations, counselor and teacher recommendations
- English proof (TOEFL, IELTS Academic or Duolingo) unless English was the main language of instruction for 3+ years; no official minimum
Bachelor's
Business & economics
- Wharton School - Bachelor of Science in Economics (BS) · 4 years · $65,670 · Sep · Application deadline 1 November 2026 (Early Decision); 5 January 2027 (Regular Decision)
IT & computer science
- Computer Science, BSE (School of Engineering and Applied Science) · 4 years · $65,670 · Sep · Application deadline 1 November 2026 (Early Decision); 5 January 2027 (Regular Decision)
Health
- Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) · 4 years · $65,670 · Sep · Application deadline 1 November 2026 (Early Decision); 5 January 2027 (Regular Decision)
Natural sciences
- Biology, BA (School of Arts and Sciences) · $65,670 · Sep · Application deadline 1 November 2026 (Early Decision); 5 January 2027 (Regular Decision)
Social sciences
- Economics, BA (School of Arts and Sciences) · 4 years · $65,670 · Sep · Application deadline 1 November 2026 (Early Decision); 5 January 2027 (Regular Decision)