University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at University of Pennsylvania Look For?

Assess your admission prospects at University of Pennsylvania by studying the statistics from their latest freshman classes.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of University of Pennsylvania

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at University of Pennsylvania

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to UPenn. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Boys vs. Girls: Who’s Applying More?

Average Test Scores

About 49% of students accepted to UPenn submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 770. Math scores were between 760 and 800.

UPenn received ACT scores from 30% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 33 and 35.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By WestCoastivieS under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.