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Global rank #17

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, United States

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About

The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Chartered in 1755 by its first president Benjamin Franklin, who advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service, it is one of nine colonial colleges in the country.

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Key facts

Global rank
#17
Location
Philadelphia, United States
Founded
1740
Students
24,699
Type
Private non-profit
Admission rate
7%
SAT middle range
1500 to 1570
ACT middle range
34 to 35
English test
Considered
How to apply
Common App

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting
$111,371 a year
Median salary 6 years after starting
$90,555 a year
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
97%
Students returning for a second year
99%
Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
$68,686
Average cost of attendance (per year)
$89,028
Undergraduate students
10,650
Students per faculty member
8 to 1
Median debt at graduation
$15,715

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Undergraduate · Undergraduate (all majors)

Undergraduate admission (all majors)

Tuition per year
USD 68,686 (Latest College Scorecard)
Duration
48 months
Apply through
Common App

Deadline: Most regular decision deadlines fall between 1 November and 15 January. Check the official admissions page.

Official programme page · verified 14/9/2026

Scholarships you could use here

  • Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

    Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

    The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

    Official page
  • Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

    Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

    The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

    Official page