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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Admissions Overview

5.9% (15.6% early)

Acceptance Rate

3.7 - 4.0

Average GPA

1480 - 1570

Average SAT Score

33 - 35

Average ACT Score

GPA Requirements

University of Pennsylvania does not have a strict minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate admissions. However, admitted students typically have very high GPAs, ranging from 3.7 to 4.0, with an average GPA of 3.9.

3.9

Average High School GPA

3.7 - 4.0

25th-7th Percentile

SAT Requirements

SAT scores are optional for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 application cycles, they are still considered in the admissions process.

University of Pennsylvania's SAT scores for admitted students range from 1480 to 1570, with an average score of 1525.

Although SAT scores are optional, we recommend that students aim for a good SAT score of at least 1525 to be competitive in the admissions process at University of Pennsylvania.

1525

Average SAT

1480-1570

25th-75th Percentile

49%

Students submitting SAT scores

ACT Requirements

ACT scores are optional for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 application cycles; they are still considered in the admissions process.

University of Pennsylvania's ACT scores for admitted students range from 33 to 35, with an average score of 34.

A good ACT score will still boost your application above the competition and help get you into your dream school. It will allow admissions officers to quickly and objectively compare you to the rest of the applicant pool.

34

Average ACT

33-35

25th-75th Percentile

30%

Students submitting ACT scores

Other Requirements

Besides academic grades, UPenn has some additional requirements based on the program of study you apply for.

Extracurriculars

Make sure you have extracurriculars relating to your area of study and those that show your dedication over time.

Recommendation Letters

University of Pennsylvania requires one teacher recommendation, one counselor recommendation and one other recommendation.

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo

Required for international students with a minimum score of 100.

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