University of Pennsylvania admissions
Philadelphia, PA
University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate
5.4%
3,523 of 65,226 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Most selective. With a rate like this, University of Pennsylvania is a reach for nearly every applicant, whatever their record.
Key numbers
- Yield: 68% of admitted students enrolled (2,395 of 3,523).
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Common questions about University of Pennsylvania
What is the acceptance rate at University of Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania admitted 5.4% of applicants (3,523 of 65,226) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Pennsylvania?
2,395 of the 3,523 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 68%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of Pennsylvania?
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