Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 6.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,535
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,500–1,570
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 35
- Total Enrollment
- 10,768
Admissions Overview
Penn is highly selective with just a 6.5% acceptance rate. This means roughly 14 out of every 15 applicants get rejected. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1500-1570 on the SAT, with an average of 1535. You need near-perfect test scores to be competitive. The 98.1% retention rate shows students rarely transfer out once admitted.
Penn seeks ambitious students who thrive in competitive environments. The school values intellectual curiosity across disciplines, from Wharton's pre-professional focus to strong liberal arts programs. They want students who will leverage Penn's extensive alumni network and urban Philadelphia location for internships and career opportunities.
Penn seeks ambitious students who thrive in competitive environments. The school values intellectual curiosity across disciplines, from Wharton's pre-professional focus to strong liberal arts programs. They want students who will leverage Penn's extensive alumni network and urban Philadelphia location for internships and career opportunities.