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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$90,555

Acceptance Rate

6%

Graduation Rate

97%

Annual Tuition

$66,104

At a Glance

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Total Students

10,768

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Retention Rate

98%

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Faculty Ratio

8

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Financial Aid

10%

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Median Debt

$15,715

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

The University of Pennsylvania is a private, non-profit institution in Philadelphia with 10,768 students. The university has a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 5.9% of applicants. Students who attend the university have a high likelihood of graduating, with a 96.5% graduation rate, and a 98.1% retention rate.

The cost of attending the University of Pennsylvania is $66,104 for in-state tuition. Graduates report strong early career earnings, with a median salary of $86,069 one year after graduation, $90,555 after five years, and $111,371 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $15,715, and 10.1% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$86k

1 YEAR

$91k

5 YEARS

$111k

10 YEARS

Top 1% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Pennsylvania alumni earn a median salary of $86,069. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $90,555. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $111,371. The median debt for graduates is $15,715.

The University of Pennsylvania has a high retention rate of 98.1% and a high graduation rate of 96.5%. The university has an acceptance rate of 5.9% and a student population of 10,768. 10.1% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $66,104.

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Campus Location

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303

University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 6%.