
Philadelphia, PA
Highly Selective
Graduation
University of Pennsylvania is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of approximately 10,768 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. University of Pennsylvania is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 6% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 96% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $111,371 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $31,229 per year.
Acceptance Rate
6%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
96%
Enrollment
10,768
Total students
Median Earnings
$111,371
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$66,104
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,104
Per year
Average Net Price
$31,229
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
770
Median
780
75th
800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
34
75th
35
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$124,916
10-Year Earnings
$1,113,710
ROI Multiple
8.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students