University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tracing its roots to 1740, Penn combines undergraduate education with major graduate and professional schools on an urban campus in University City. Undergraduates apply to a specific undergraduate school — typically the College of Arts and Sciences, the Wharton School, Penn Engineering or Penn Nursing — or to designated dual-degree and specialized pathways published for each cycle.

Admission is highly selective and school-specific. Families should review each school’s expectations, testing policy and essay requirements on admissions.upenn.edu. Penn is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The university is known for interdisciplinary study, research intensity and strong professional pipelines in business, healthcare, law and technology.

Admissions Visitor Center: Claudia Cohen Hall, Ground Floor, 249 S. 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Admissions phone: (215) 898-7507. Mailing address for the Office of Admissions is commonly listed as 3535 Market Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Confirm current tuition, housing, meal plans and aid eligibility on official Penn cost pages before budgeting. International applicants should verify English requirements and financial documentation carefully. Keep school reports ready for electronic submission whenever possible. Applicants comparing Penn schools should map intended majors to College, Wharton, Engineering or Nursing early and understand dual-degree competitiveness. Prepare school-specific essays carefully and confirm interview or campus-visit expectations for your cycle. Prospective students and families should verify the latest tuition, housing costs, application deadlines, testing policy and financial-aid rules on the institution's official website for the intended entry year. Published third-party summaries can become outdated quickly. Keep academic transcripts, counsellor recommendations and identification documents organised early, and confirm any programme-specific prerequisites before submitting an application. Campus visits or official virtual sessions are useful for understanding teaching style, student support and residential life.