Common Data Set 2026

University of Pennsylvania 2026

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania#7 (US News)Private university

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Acceptance rate

Total undergraduates

10,013

5.4%

Average GPA

unweighted

3.9

Distribution of admitted students by GPA bucket

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2.5+

3.25+

3.5+

31%

3.75+

59%

4.0

Average SAT

25th–75th percentile1510 – 1570

1550

Average ACT

25th–75th percentile34 – 36

Factors of admission

Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Application essay
Recommendations
Character / personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Talent / ability
Interview
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
Volunteer work
Work experience
Standardized test scores
State residence
Religious affiliation / commitment
Level of applicant's interest

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Costs

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$87,580

total cost / year

Fees	Amount
Tuition	$63,204
Housing	$19,876
Books and supplies	$1,412
Transportation	$1,080
Personal expenses	$2,008

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Campus diversity

Ethnic backgrounds

American Indian / Alaska Native15
Nonresident aliens1,327
Asian2,964
Two or more races537
Black / African American876
Race / ethnicity unknown546
Hispanic / Latino1,163
White2,583
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2