University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1510 and 1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 34
Popular programs at University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 398 | |
| 2 | Economics. | 234 | |
| 3 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 209 | |
| 4 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 206 | |
| 5 | Philosophy. | 202 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 172 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 158 | |
| 8 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 132 | |
| 9 | Political Science and Government. | 120 | |
| 10 | Computer Science. | 109 | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 106 | |
| 12 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 83 | |
| 13 | Cognitive Science. | 75 | |
| 14 | History. | 64 | |
| 15 | Communication and Media Studies. | 63 | |
| 16 | English Language and Literature, General. | 62 | |
| 17 | Statistics. | 62 | |
| 18 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 61 | |
| 19 | Marketing. | 61 | |
| 20 | Physics. | 55 |
Showing top 20 of 69 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 5% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at University of Pennsylvania typically score between 1510 and 1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Pennsylvania cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Pennsylvania is approximately $28,699 per year.
What is the graduation rate at University of Pennsylvania?
4-year graduation rate data for University of Pennsylvania is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.