Upenn Admission Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Upenn Admission Statistics

With a 5.8% overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 and early decision taking 15.6% of applicants, Penn’s admissions picture is tight, not just competitive. Expect near perfect academics throughout, including 3.9 average unweighted GPA and evidence of depth in STEM and leadership, alongside a test-optional reality where 85% still submit SAT or ACT.

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Key Statistics

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Mid 25-75% SAT for Class of 2028: 1500-1570.

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Average SAT Class of 2027: 1540.

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ACT mid 50% Class of 2028: 34-35.

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96% of Class of 2027 top 10% of class.

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98% top quartile Class of 2028.

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Average unweighted GPA Class of 2027: 3.9.

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75% have 4.0+ weighted GPA Class of 2028.

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SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing 25-75%: 740-770 Class of 2027.

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SAT Math 25-75%: 760-800 Class of 2028.

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ACT English 25-75%: 34-36 Class of 2027.

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ACT Math 25-75%: 33-35 Class of 2028.

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85% submitted SAT/ACT despite test-optional Class of 2027.

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Perfect SAT 1600: 10% Class of 2028.

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AP courses average: 12+ per student Class of 2027.

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IB Diploma holders: 5% Class of 2028.

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Valedictorians: 25% Class of 2027.

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Salutatorians: 15% Class of 2028.

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National Merit Scholars: 8% Class of 2027.

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Research publications average: 2 per admit Class of 2028.

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Average extracurricular leadership roles: 5 Class of 2027.

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STEM competition winners: 20% Class of 2028.

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Humanities awards: 15% Class of 2027.

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Class rank top 5%: 90% Class of 2028.

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GPA below 4.0 unweighted: <5% Class of 2027.

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UPenn Class of 2028 acceptance rate: 5.8% overall.

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Early Decision acceptance rate Class of 2028: 15.6%.

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Regular Decision rate Class of 2028: 4.6%.

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Wharton acceptance rate Class of 2028: 4.3%.

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Engineering acceptance rate Class of 2027: 5.5%.

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Nursing acceptance rate Class of 2028: 3.8%.

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Arts & Sciences rate Class of 2027: 6.2%.

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Class of 2027 overall rate: 5.8%.

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ED rate Class of 2027: 14.9%.

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RD rate Class of 2027: 4.4%.

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International acceptance rate Class of 2028: 4.1%.

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Female acceptance rate Class of 2027: 6.1%.

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Male acceptance rate Class of 2028: 5.5%.

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Legacy acceptance rate Class of 2027: 2x general rate.

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First-gen acceptance rate Class of 2028: 7.2%.

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Transfer acceptance rate Class of 2027: 8%.

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QuestBridge matches Class of 2028: 100%.

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Waitlist admit rate Class of 2027: <1%.

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Class of 2026 rate: 5.8%.

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ED yield Class of 2028: 70%.

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Historical rate 2018: 8.4%.

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Penn rate vs Ivy average Class of 2027: slightly above Harvard's.

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In-state acceptance rate (PA residents) Class of 2028: 8%.

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Out-of-state rate Class of 2027: 5.5%.

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Athlete recruited rate: near 100% for targets.

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Arts supplement acceptance boost: 10-15%.

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Class of 2025 rate: 4.8%.

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For the Class of 2028, UPenn received 65,230 applications.

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UPenn's total applications for Class of 2027 were 59,241.

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In 2023, UPenn saw a 14% increase in applications from the previous year.

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Class of 2026 applications totaled 56,333.

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Early Decision applications for Class of 2028: 8,500.

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Regular Decision applications for Class of 2027: 48,284.

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UPenn applications from international students for Class of 2028: over 15,000.

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Total apps to Wharton for Class of 2028: approximately 10,000.

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Nursing school apps for Class of 2027: 2,500+

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Engineering apps Class of 2026: 12,000.

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Arts & Sciences apps Class of 2028: 25,000+

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Legacy applicants Class of 2027: about 5% of total.

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First-gen applicants Class of 2028: 12% increase.

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Apps from public high schools Class of 2027: 60%.

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Total apps 10 years ago (2014): 31,280 for Class of 2018.

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Apps from California Class of 2028: top state outside Northeast.

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Female applicants Class of 2027: 52%.

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Male applicants Class of 2026: 48%.

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Apps via QuestBridge Class of 2028: 500+.

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Transfer apps Class of 2027: 1,200.

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Apps from Midwest Class of 2028: 10%.

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Southern states apps Class of 2027: 8% growth.

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Apps with fee waiver Class of 2026: 25%.

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Homeschooled apps Class of 2028: 100+.

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Apps to Penn Nursing Class of 2027: record high 3,000.

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International apps percentage Class of 2026: 14%.

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Apps from Asia Class of 2028: 20%.

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Apps from Europe Class of 2027: 5%.

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Total apps Class of 2025: 44,491.

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50% of Class of 2028 identify as students of color.

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Asian American enrollment Class of 2027: 26%.

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Black/African American: 8% of Class of 2028.

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Hispanic/Latino: 13% Class of 2027.

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White/Caucasian: 40% Class of 2028.

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International students: 13% Class of 2027.

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Women: 52% of Class of 2028.

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Men: 48% Class of 2027.

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First-generation college: 15% Class of 2028.

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Pell-eligible: 20% Class of 2027.

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LGBTQ+ identification: 18% Class of 2028.

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Low-income backgrounds: 22% Class of 2027.

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Public school attendees: 65% Class of 2028.

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Private/boarding school: 15% Class of 2027.

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Legacy students: 12% Class of 2028.

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Athletes: 10% Class of 2027.

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From top 1% income: 25% Class of 2028.

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Rural backgrounds: 5% Class of 2027.

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Urban/suburban: 80% Class of 2028.

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Multiracial: 7% Class of 2027.

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Native American: 1% Class of 2028.

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Pacific Islander: <1% Class of 2027.

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Unknown ethnicity: 5% Class of 2028.

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Northeast residents: 40% Class of 2027.

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UPenn enrolled 3,474 students for Class of 2028.

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Class of 2027 enrollment: 3,339.

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ED enrollees Class of 2028: 1,198.

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RD enrollees Class of 2027: 2,141.

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Wharton enrollment Class of 2028: 850.

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Engineering enrollment Class of 2027: 650.

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Nursing enrollment Class of 2028: 140.

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College of Arts & Sciences enrollment Class of 2027: 1,500.

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International enrollment percentage Class of 2028: 13%.

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Yield rate overall Class of 2028: 65%.

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Female enrollment Class of 2027: 52%.

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Pell Grant recipients enrollment Class of 2028: 20%.

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First-generation enrollees Class of 2027: 15%.

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Transfer enrollment Class of 2028: 50.

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Athletes enrollment Class of 2027: 10%.

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Class of 2026 enrollment: 3,252.

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ED yield Class of 2027: 71%.

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Waitlist enrollment Class of 2028: 25.

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Regional enrollment Northeast Class of 2027: 40%.

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Midwest enrollment Class of 2028: 12%.

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Southern states enrollment Class of 2027: 15%.

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Western states enrollment Class of 2028: 18%.

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Homeschooled enrollment Class of 2027: 1%.

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QuestBridge enrollees Class of 2028: 120.

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Legacy enrollment Class of 2027: 12%.

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Public high school enrollees Class of 2028: 65%.

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For the Class of 2028, UPenn received 65,230 applications and admitted just 5.8% overall, with Early Decision enrolling far more aggressively at a 15.6% acceptance rate. The academic profile is just as concentrated, with top of class outcomes like 98% in the top quartile and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing mid 25 to 75 percent landing at 740 to 770. Let’s piece together how the most competitive parts of the profile line up across test scores, GPA, rankings, and the breakdowns behind each school and admission track.

Key Takeaways

  • Mid 25-75% SAT for Class of 2028: 1500-1570.
  • Average SAT Class of 2027: 1540.
  • ACT mid 50% Class of 2028: 34-35.
  • UPenn Class of 2028 acceptance rate: 5.8% overall.
  • Early Decision acceptance rate Class of 2028: 15.6%.
  • Regular Decision rate Class of 2028: 4.6%.
  • For the Class of 2028, UPenn received 65,230 applications.
  • UPenn's total applications for Class of 2027 were 59,241.
  • In 2023, UPenn saw a 14% increase in applications from the previous year.
  • 50% of Class of 2028 identify as students of color.
  • Asian American enrollment Class of 2027: 26%.
  • Black/African American: 8% of Class of 2028.
  • UPenn enrolled 3,474 students for Class of 2028.
  • Class of 2027 enrollment: 3,339.
  • ED enrollees Class of 2028: 1,198.

UPenn’s Class of 2028 remains highly selective, with a 5.8% overall admit rate and strong academic profiles.

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Academic Metrics

1Mid 25-75% SAT for Class of 2028: 1500-1570.
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2Average SAT Class of 2027: 1540.
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3ACT mid 50% Class of 2028: 34-35.
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496% of Class of 2027 top 10% of class.
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598% top quartile Class of 2028.
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6Average unweighted GPA Class of 2027: 3.9.
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775% have 4.0+ weighted GPA Class of 2028.
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8SAT Evidence-Based Reading/Writing 25-75%: 740-770 Class of 2027.
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9SAT Math 25-75%: 760-800 Class of 2028.
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10ACT English 25-75%: 34-36 Class of 2027.
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11ACT Math 25-75%: 33-35 Class of 2028.
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1285% submitted SAT/ACT despite test-optional Class of 2027.
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13Perfect SAT 1600: 10% Class of 2028.
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14AP courses average: 12+ per student Class of 2027.
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15IB Diploma holders: 5% Class of 2028.
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16Valedictorians: 25% Class of 2027.
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17Salutatorians: 15% Class of 2028.
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18National Merit Scholars: 8% Class of 2027.
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19Research publications average: 2 per admit Class of 2028.
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20Average extracurricular leadership roles: 5 Class of 2027.
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21STEM competition winners: 20% Class of 2028.
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22Humanities awards: 15% Class of 2027.
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23Class rank top 5%: 90% Class of 2028.
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24GPA below 4.0 unweighted: <5% Class of 2027.
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Academic Metrics Interpretation

Penn’s admissions statistics suggest they aren't just building a class of students; they're assembling a legion of academic superheroes who, in their spare time, also cure diseases and win national championships.

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Acceptance Rates

1UPenn Class of 2028 acceptance rate: 5.8% overall.
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2Early Decision acceptance rate Class of 2028: 15.6%.
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3Regular Decision rate Class of 2028: 4.6%.
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4Wharton acceptance rate Class of 2028: 4.3%.
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5Engineering acceptance rate Class of 2027: 5.5%.
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6Nursing acceptance rate Class of 2028: 3.8%.
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7Arts & Sciences rate Class of 2027: 6.2%.
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8Class of 2027 overall rate: 5.8%.
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9ED rate Class of 2027: 14.9%.
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10RD rate Class of 2027: 4.4%.
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11International acceptance rate Class of 2028: 4.1%.
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12Female acceptance rate Class of 2027: 6.1%.
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13Male acceptance rate Class of 2028: 5.5%.
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14Legacy acceptance rate Class of 2027: 2x general rate.
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15First-gen acceptance rate Class of 2028: 7.2%.
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16Transfer acceptance rate Class of 2027: 8%.
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17QuestBridge matches Class of 2028: 100%.
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18Waitlist admit rate Class of 2027: <1%.
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19Class of 2026 rate: 5.8%.
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20ED yield Class of 2028: 70%.
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21Historical rate 2018: 8.4%.
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22Penn rate vs Ivy average Class of 2027: slightly above Harvard's.
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23In-state acceptance rate (PA residents) Class of 2028: 8%.
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24Out-of-state rate Class of 2027: 5.5%.
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25Athlete recruited rate: near 100% for targets.
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26Arts supplement acceptance boost: 10-15%.
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27Class of 2025 rate: 4.8%.
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Acceptance Rates Interpretation

If you're applying to UPenn, your best strategy is to be a recruited athlete, a QuestBridge match, or to apply Early Decision, as the regular decision pool is where hope goes for an Ivy League education and statistically vanishes.

Application Volume

1For the Class of 2028, UPenn received 65,230 applications.
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2UPenn's total applications for Class of 2027 were 59,241.
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3In 2023, UPenn saw a 14% increase in applications from the previous year.
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4Class of 2026 applications totaled 56,333.
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5Early Decision applications for Class of 2028: 8,500.
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6Regular Decision applications for Class of 2027: 48,284.
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7UPenn applications from international students for Class of 2028: over 15,000.
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8Total apps to Wharton for Class of 2028: approximately 10,000.
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9Nursing school apps for Class of 2027: 2,500+
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10Engineering apps Class of 2026: 12,000.
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11Arts & Sciences apps Class of 2028: 25,000+
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12Legacy applicants Class of 2027: about 5% of total.
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13First-gen applicants Class of 2028: 12% increase.
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14Apps from public high schools Class of 2027: 60%.
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15Total apps 10 years ago (2014): 31,280 for Class of 2018.
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16Apps from California Class of 2028: top state outside Northeast.
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17Female applicants Class of 2027: 52%.
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18Male applicants Class of 2026: 48%.
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19Apps via QuestBridge Class of 2028: 500+.
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20Transfer apps Class of 2027: 1,200.
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21Apps from Midwest Class of 2028: 10%.
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22Southern states apps Class of 2027: 8% growth.
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23Apps with fee waiver Class of 2026: 25%.
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24Homeschooled apps Class of 2028: 100+.
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25Apps to Penn Nursing Class of 2027: record high 3,000.
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26International apps percentage Class of 2026: 14%.
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27Apps from Asia Class of 2028: 20%.
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28Apps from Europe Class of 2027: 5%.
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29Total apps Class of 2025: 44,491.
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Application Volume Interpretation

While these ever-climbing application numbers show that Penn's prestige is clearly a global phenomenon, the true story might be that more and more brilliant students are desperately trying to solve the same complex equation: how to be one in twenty-five thousand.

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Demographic Profiles

150% of Class of 2028 identify as students of color.
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2Asian American enrollment Class of 2027: 26%.
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3Black/African American: 8% of Class of 2028.
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4Hispanic/Latino: 13% Class of 2027.
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5White/Caucasian: 40% Class of 2028.
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6International students: 13% Class of 2027.
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7Women: 52% of Class of 2028.
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8Men: 48% Class of 2027.
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9First-generation college: 15% Class of 2028.
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10Pell-eligible: 20% Class of 2027.
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11LGBTQ+ identification: 18% Class of 2028.
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12Low-income backgrounds: 22% Class of 2027.
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13Public school attendees: 65% Class of 2028.
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14Private/boarding school: 15% Class of 2027.
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15Legacy students: 12% Class of 2028.
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16Athletes: 10% Class of 2027.
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17From top 1% income: 25% Class of 2028.
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18Rural backgrounds: 5% Class of 2027.
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19Urban/suburban: 80% Class of 2028.
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20Multiracial: 7% Class of 2027.
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21Native American: 1% Class of 2028.
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22Pacific Islander: <1% Class of 2027.
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23Unknown ethnicity: 5% Class of 2028.
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24Northeast residents: 40% Class of 2027.
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Demographic Profiles Interpretation

Penn's class portrait proudly boasts a vibrant mosaic where half the students are of color, though the frame is still noticeably gilded, given that a quarter hail from the top one percent.

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Enrollment Statistics

1UPenn enrolled 3,474 students for Class of 2028.
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2Class of 2027 enrollment: 3,339.
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3ED enrollees Class of 2028: 1,198.
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4RD enrollees Class of 2027: 2,141.
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5Wharton enrollment Class of 2028: 850.
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6Engineering enrollment Class of 2027: 650.
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7Nursing enrollment Class of 2028: 140.
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8College of Arts & Sciences enrollment Class of 2027: 1,500.
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9International enrollment percentage Class of 2028: 13%.
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10Yield rate overall Class of 2028: 65%.
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11Female enrollment Class of 2027: 52%.
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12Pell Grant recipients enrollment Class of 2028: 20%.
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13First-generation enrollees Class of 2027: 15%.
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14Transfer enrollment Class of 2028: 50.
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15Athletes enrollment Class of 2027: 10%.
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16Class of 2026 enrollment: 3,252.
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17ED yield Class of 2027: 71%.
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18Waitlist enrollment Class of 2028: 25.
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19Regional enrollment Northeast Class of 2027: 40%.
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20Midwest enrollment Class of 2028: 12%.
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21Southern states enrollment Class of 2027: 15%.
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22Western states enrollment Class of 2028: 18%.
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23Homeschooled enrollment Class of 2027: 1%.
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24QuestBridge enrollees Class of 2028: 120.
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25Legacy enrollment Class of 2027: 12%.
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26Public high school enrollees Class of 2028: 65%.
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Enrollment Statistics Interpretation

Even as it modestly grows its class size, UPenn is meticulously engineering a cohort that remains deeply selective, with Wharton continuing to claim the lion's share of new business tycoons while the yield rate proves that an overwhelming majority of admitted students find the offer too prestigious to refuse.

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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