University of Pennsylvania Admission
Acceptance Rate
5.40%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
67.98%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,395
SAT Scores
1,550
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 65,226 students have applied and 3,523 students have allowed to admit to University of Pennsylvania (Acceptance rate: 5.40%). UPenn's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 67.98 % where 2,395 students have finally enrolled out of 3,523 admitted students.
UPenn acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Princeton University and Yale University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 4.68%).
UPenn enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 71.07%).
How to Apply to University of Pennsylvania
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UPenn. UPenn offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.upenn.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.admissions.upenn.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.srfs.upenn.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/upenn |
| Veterans Tuition | srfs.upenn.edu/financial-aid/veterans |
| Athletic | https://catalog.upenn.edu/pennbook/required-disclosures/ |
| Disability Service | www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc/sds/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UPenn and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania is 1,550 and the average ACT score is 35. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Pennsylvania is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,545). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | 1,550 | 35 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,545 | 35 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Pennsylvania, 1,204 students submitted SAT scores (50% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,550 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 740 | 760 | 770 |
| Mathematics | 770 | 790 | 800 |
| Total | 1,510 | 1,550 | 1,570 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Pennsylvania, 416 students submitted ACT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 35 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 34 | 35 | 36 |
UPenn Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Pennsylvania. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and Recommendations.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |