Founded by Benjamin Franklin. An Ivy League powerhouse combining the liberal arts with world-class pre-professional training.
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Business School (Wharton)
Home to the world's first and most prestigious collegiate business school. A degree from Wharton is the gold standard in finance and management.
Unique among Ivies, Penn allows students to take classes in any of its 12 undergraduate and graduate schools, fostering true interdisciplinary learning.
Located in Philadelphia, a historic and vibrant city. The campus is unified (all schools on one site) yet fully integrated into the urban fabric.
Penn Nursing is consistently ranked the #1 nursing school in the world, offering rigorous clinical training and research opportunities.
True to Ben Franklin's vision, Penn focuses on "practical knowledge." It emphasizes civic engagement and applying theory to real-world problems.
Known for having a vibrant social scene compared to other Ivies ("Work hard, play hard"), with active Greek life and student organizations.
BS in Economics (Wharton)
BSN (World's #1 Program)
PPE (Interdisciplinary Major)
Innovative medical tech focus
Organizational effectiveness track
SEAS (Engineering School)
Annenberg School (World Leading)
Unique Computer Graphics major
Huntsman Program (Dual Degree)
Vagelos Program (Dual Degree)
Wharton (Finance, Marketing, Tech)
Perelman School of Medicine
Penn Law (Cross-disciplinary focus)
Graduate School of Education
CS for non-CS backgrounds
MSE in Data Science
Weitzman School of Design
DMD (Top-tier clinical program)
School of Social Policy & Practice
Master of Biotechnology
Penn commits to meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted undergraduates, including international students.
Financial aid packages consist of grants and work-study, not loans. You graduate debt-free.
Admission is "need-aware" for international applicants (applying for aid increases competition), but packages are full-ride if admitted.
Penn has specialized scholarships like the Mayor's Scholarship (for Philadelphia residents) and the Vagelos Scholarship.
MBA students have access to a wide range of merit-based fellowships (e.g., Joseph Wharton Fellowship) awarded upon admission.
Most PhD students receive full funding, including tuition, health insurance, and a stipend for 5 years.
The iconic brick-paved pathway running through the center of campus, lined with fraternity houses and historic academic buildings.
A stunning red sandstone library designed by Frank Furness, often voted one of the most beautiful libraries in America.
One of the world's great archaeology and anthropology museums, housing a 15-ton Egyptian sphinx.
A 24-acre urban park featuring athletic fields and open green space, connecting the campus to the Philadelphia skyline.
Known as the "Cathedral of College Basketball," this historic arena hosts legendary Ivy League matchups.
The main building for Wharton, featuring 48 flexible classrooms and study lounges open 24/7 for group projects.
The technology behind the COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer/Moderna) was pioneered right here at Penn by Weissman and Karikó.
General Robotics, Automation, Sensing & Perception Lab. A world leader in flying robots and autonomous systems.
One of the top hospital systems in the US, integrated directly with the university for seamless clinical research.
A 23-acre innovation hub where researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs translate discoveries into commercial businesses.
The Mahoney Institute creates a hub for brain science, bridging psychology, biology, and computation.
The Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the model for how universities can solve problems in their local cities.
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