School Profile: University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

10,507 undergraduates of 14,202 total students

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Private

4 Year

City

Small

How to Understand School Data

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • Tuition: $60,042
  • Books and Supplies: $1,358
  • Campus Housing: $16,784
  • Other Expenses: $2,926

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$25,046

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $580
$30,001-$48,000 $1,938
$48,001-$75,000 $12,020
$75,001-$110,000 $20,957
$110,001+ $43,447

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
97% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
95% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$131,600

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Finance and Financial Management Services
$122,725
Business Administration, Management and...
$67,101
Economics
$77,087
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$70,009
Philosophy
$61,516

Biology, General
$35,823
Political Science and Government
$50,677
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$138,932
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
$29,685
English Language and Literature, General
$32,563
Marketing
$68,592
Communication and Media Studies
$54,581
Mechanical Engineering
$80,858
Psychology, General
$35,327
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied...
$43,798
History
$53,775
Cognitive Science
$52,107
Computer Science
$125,015
International Relations and National Security...
$55,547
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
$82,440
International/Global Studies
$84,653
Fine and Studio Arts
$38,289
Systems Engineering
$101,964
Chemical Engineering
$74,576
Urban Studies/Affairs
$48,823
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
$24,035
Sociology
$36,141
Materials Engineerin
$76,460
Criminology
$36,848

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 710 770

SAT Math

800 750 800

ACT

36 33 35

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

9%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

11%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$11,455 - $24,722

$115 - $247 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 5% of parents borrow federal loans.

$40,140

$451 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

< 1%

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

15%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

94% / 6%

Full-time / Part-time
10,507 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

37% White
24% Asian
12% Non-resident alien
10% Hispanic
8% Black
5% Two or more races
3% Unknown
College Explorer

Data is sourced from United States Department of Education's College Scorecard.