University of Pennsylvania Admission Chances
Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.
Calculate your chances at University of Pennsylvania
Enter your GPA and either SAT or ACT. We compare against University of Pennsylvania's published 25th–75th percentile range.
University of Pennsylvania offers Early Decision (ED). Binding. If admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.
Early Decision applicants are admitted at roughly 2.6× the Regular Decision rate. Source: University of Pennsylvania's Common Data Set, 2023–2024. Early pools include more recruited athletes and legacies — a higher rate doesn't mean the bar is lower.
Enter at least your GPA or test score to see your estimate.
About University of Pennsylvania admissions
University of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1510 and 1570 on the SAT. The ACT midpoint is 34. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.
Frequently asked questions
How are my chances at University of Pennsylvania calculated?
Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 5%.
What GPA do I need for University of Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 5%) and SAT scores in the 1510–1570 range.
Can I improve my chances at University of Pennsylvania?
Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on University of Pennsylvania's published score distribution.
Is the chancing data accurate?
All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.
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