Can you get into University of Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania admits about 6% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students typically have SAT scores around 1500–1570, ACT composites around 34–35, about a 3.91 GPA (the middle 50%). Enter your stats below to see whether University of Pennsylvania is a reach, match, or safety for you.
University of Pennsylvania admissions profile
- Acceptance rate
- 6%
- SAT range (mid 50%)
- 1500–1570
- ACT range (mid 50%)
- 34–35
- Average GPA
- 3.91
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Admissions FAQ
- How hard is it to get into University of Pennsylvania?
- University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of about 6%, which makes it highly selective based on the most recent federal data.
- What GPA do you need to get into University of Pennsylvania?
- Admitted students at University of Pennsylvania have an average GPA of about 3.91. It's one factor among test scores, courses, and the rest of your application.
- What SAT or ACT score do you need for University of Pennsylvania?
- The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Pennsylvania have SAT scores between 1500–1570 and ACT composites between 34–35.
- What are my chances of getting into University of Pennsylvania?
- Use FindU's free chance calculator on this page — enter your GPA and test scores to see whether University of Pennsylvania is a reach, match, or safety. It's a directional estimate from public data, not a prediction or guarantee.