by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UPenn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban studies.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for urban studies majors, UPenn came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from UPenn in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UPenn urban studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPenn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 281 |
| Political Science & Government | 133 |
| International Relations & National Security | 49 |
| Sociology | 43 |
| Geography & Cartography | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.