
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 (M+R)
1510–1570
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1510
Median
1540
75th
1570
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