UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (Penn)
- 1 College Hall 34th and Spruce Sts
- Philadelphia, PA 19104
- OPEID College Code: 00337800
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- General Phone: (215) 898-5000
- President: Amy Gutmann
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 24,599
- College Alias: Penn, U of PA
- College Mascot: Quakers
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University of Pennsylvania ("Penn") is recognized as America's first university. It is an urban university, internationally recognized as a great institution of higher learning and research. It is home to the nation's first medical school, and the center of technological invention. In 1946, the school released the first electronic, general-purpose digital computer. The school's founder, Benjamin Franklin, was noted for his many innovative inventions, including bifocal lenses and the lightning rod.
Penn ranks among the top 10 universities in the nation, and boasts a faculty of leaders in their fields. Among its acclaimed alumni, Penn boasts many innovators and pioneers, including 15 Nobel Prize winners, and the inventor of motion photography, Eadweard James Muybridge.
Penn offers an interdisciplinary approach to learning through many different programs including its on and off-campus study opportunities for cross-disciplinary or joint-major degrees at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. It also offers continuing education, distance learning, summer programs, international programs, study grants, and more.
History
The University of Pennsylvania was founded by Benjamin Franklin, who was known for his dedication to education and intellectual pursuits, as well as his commitment to public service. Founded in 1749, the university opened its doors in 1751 as the Charity School of Philadelphia. In 1874, the university added a teaching hospital to its growing programs and campus.
Academics
The academic calendar for the University of Pennsylvania follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. It also offers a variety of special summer sessions and distance learning programs with flexible scheduling.
Colleges and Schools
- Annenberg School for Communication
- Graduate School of Education
- Law School
- Perelman School of Medicine
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Dental Medicine
- School of Design
- School of Engineering and Applied Science
- School of Nursing
- School of Social Policy and Practice
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Wharton School (Business)
In addition to its 12 colleges and schools, the University of Pennsylvania offers a long list of research centers and institutes to choose from.
Student Life
There are hundreds of student groups and organizations available for involvement at the University of Pennsylvania. Student organizations cover every interest and focus, including academic, cultural, environmental, governmental, recreation and hobby groups. There are also honor societies, graduate and professional organizations, performing arts groups, political organizations, religious groups, service clubs, social clubs, publications and media, and many fraternities and sororities.
Many student services are available, as well as on campus housing, dining and shopping.
Traditions
The school colors for the University of Pennsylvania are red, blue and white.
Athletics
The Penn "Quakers" athletic teams participate in a wide range of intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Football
- Sprint Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
As with most ivy-league colleges, all of Penn's 12 academic schools are located on a single campus.
Community Life
Penn is known for its picturesque campus, situated in the vibrant, cultural city of Philadelphia. A full calendar of activities and entertainment are available on campus year-round, but the city also offers a vibrant nightlife, many museums and art galleries, a wide range of top restaurants, and plenty of shopping and sightseeing in historic areas.
The Civic House is Penn's hub for community service, and its Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is a central office for community initiatives and service.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Website
- www.upenn.edu
- Mission Statement
- Mission of the University
The University of Pennsylvania's roots are in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy. But Penn's reach spans the globe.
Faithful to the vision of the University's founder, Benjamin Franklin, Penn's faculty generate knowledge that is unconstrained by traditional disciplinary boundaries and spans the continuum from fundamental to applied. Through this new knowledge, the University enhances its teaching of both theory and practice, as well as the linkages between them.
Penn excels in instruction and research in the arts and sciences and in a wide range of professional disciplines. Penn produces future leaders through excellent programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.
Penn inspires, demands, and thrives on excellence, and will measure itself against the best in every field or endeavor in which it participates.
Penn is proudly entrepreneurial, dynamically forging new connections and inspiring learning through problem-solving, discovery-oriented approaches.
Penn research and teaching encourage lifelong learning relevant to a changing global society.
Penn is a major urban university that is committed to strength and vitality in each of its communities. In this connection, Penn will:
Encourage, sustain, and reward its faculty; nurture, inspire, and challenge its students; and support and value its staff;
Strengthen and appreciate the diversity of its communities;
Support free expression, reasoned discourse, and diversity in ideas;
Pursue positive connections to the city, state, and region and a mission of service to its neighbors in West Philadelphia;
Develop and support its connections to alumni and friends; and
Foster the growth of humane values.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 11,695 | 11,113 | 22,808 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,961 (17%) | 2,079 (19%) | 4,040 (18%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,201 (61%) | 1,274 (61%) | 2,475 (61%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,207 | 90% |
| ACT ® Exam | 890 | 36% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 660 | 750 |
| SAT ® Math | 690 | 780 |
| SAT ® Writing | 670 | 760 |
| ACT ® Composite | 30 | 34 |
| ACT ® English | 30 | 35 |
| ACT ® Math | 30 | 35 |
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 32% | 12% | 6% | 44% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,685 | $7,188 | $2,916 | $28,062 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Number in Default | 30 | 22 | 41 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,281 | 2,766 | 7,081 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $38,970 | $37,526 | $35,916 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $38,970 | $37,526 | $35,916 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $38,970 | $37,526 | $35,916 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,090 | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,016 | $10,621 | $10,208 |
| Other Expenses | $2,174 | $2,102 | $1,956 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $53,250 | $51,299 | $49,080 |
| In-State | $53,250 | $51,299 | $49,080 |
| Out of State | $53,250 | $51,299 | $49,080 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $40,060 | $38,576 | $36,916 |
| In-State | $40,060 | $38,576 | $36,916 |
| Out of State | $40,060 | $38,576 | $36,916 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $40,060 | $38,576 | $36,916 |
| In-State | $40,060 | $38,576 | $36,916 |
| Out of State | $40,060 | $38,576 | $36,916 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 24,599 Undergraduate: 11,954 Graduate: 12,645
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,622 Female: 12,977
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,727 Female: 6,227
- Graduate Gender Male: 5,895 Female: 6,750
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 20,643 Part-Time: 3,956
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,337 Part-Time: 1,617
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,306 Part-Time: 2,339
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3,692 | 15% |
| American Indian | 85 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,411 | 6% |
| Asian | 3,036 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 1,024 | 4% |
| White | 9,139 | 37% |
| Unknown | 6,212 | 25% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 195 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,668 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,102 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,504 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,787 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,056 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,135 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 692 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 448 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.05% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 16,469 | 14,194 | 2,275 |
| Faculty Status | 4,934 | 3,427 | 1,507 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1,226 | 1,226 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 88 | - | 88 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 6,473 | 4,386 | 2,087 |
| Primarily Instruction | 3,015 | 1,933 | 1,082 |
| Primarily Research | 1,359 | 1,223 | 136 |
| Primarily Public Service | 2,099 | 1,230 | 869 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 1,940 | 1,939 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 4,679 | 4,578 | 101 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3,377 | 3,291 | 86 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,616 | 1,530 | 86 |
| Skilled Crafts | 282 | 282 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 809 | 809 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $124,679 (1,297) | $139,027 (828) | $99,349 (469) |
| Professor | $169,736 (561) | $172,131 (442) | $160,841 (119) |
| Associate Professor | $109,460 (245) | $114,573 (160) | $99,835 (85) |
| Assistant Professor | $102,052 (258) | $107,782 (148) | $94,342 (110) |
| Lecturer | $57,253 (233) | $60,884 (78) | $55,426 (155) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $124,679 (1,297) | $139,027 (828) | $99,349 (469) |
| Professor | $169,736 (561) | $172,131 (442) | $160,841 (119) |
| Associate Professor | $109,460 (245) | $114,573 (160) | $99,835 (85) |
| Assistant Professor | $102,052 (258) | $107,782 (148) | $94,342 (110) |
| Lecturer | $57,253 (233) | $60,884 (78) | $55,426 (155) |
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 1,047 | 629 | 418 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 897 | 554 | 343 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 46 | 34 | 12 |
| All Track Combined | 253 | 124 | 129 |
| Fencing | 35 | 20 | 15 |
| Field Hockey | 21 | - | 21 |
| Football | 119 | 119 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Gymnastics | 19 | - | 19 |
| Lacrosse | 71 | 43 | 28 |
| Rowing | 93 | 43 | 50 |
| Soccer | 46 | 21 | 25 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Squash | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Swimming and Diving | 72 | 35 | 37 |
| Tennis | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| Volleyball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Wrestling | 23 | 23 | - |
| Other Sports | 95 | 95 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $88,472 | $70,238 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $34,589 | $25,615 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 97 | 55 | 42 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Fencing | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Rowing | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Squash | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Other Sports | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 98%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 95% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 95% |
| Female | 95% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 93% |
| American Indian | 64% |
| Black | 91% |
| Asian | 95% |
| Hispanic | 91% |
| White | 96% |
| Unknown | 96% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 88% |
| 5 Years | 94% |
| 6 Years | 95% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | - | 54 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 24 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 12 |
| Robbery | 13 | 12 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 3 |
| Burglary | 38 | 41 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
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