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Best Things

  1. Spring Fling
  2. Penn Relays
  3. Fast-speed Internet
  4. The Quad
  5. The Libraries (over 5 million volumes)
  6. Philly
  7. Cheesesteaks
  8. The Dual-Degree and Interdisciplinary programs
  9. Puck Frinceton T-shirts
  10. Pottruck Fitness Center

Happy Students

98% of students return after their first year.

Commitment to Teaching

There are 6 students for every member of faculty on campus.

Proven Success

96% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Knowledgeable Professors

96% of students surveyed rated the general knowledge of professors as above average.

Low-Stress Course Load

63% of students surveyed rated the manageability of work as above average.

Big Dorms

67% of students surveyed felt that dorms were more spacious than average.

Accepting Campus Community

58% of students surveyed said that the campus community as a whole is very accepting of members of minority groups.

Great Local Atmosphere

100% of students surveyed said that there is always something fun and interesting going on near campus.

Help Finding a Job or Internship

75% of students surveyed said that the career center is very helpful and provides services to students beyond help landing a job.

Strong Alumni Network

72% of students surveyed said the alumni network is very strong and involved in activities on campus.

Vibrant Social Scene

64% of students surveyed agreed that there are lots of popular activities around campus every day.

Genders Equally Represented

A male-to-female ratio of 49/51 means there's a pretty even balance of students on campus.

Learn from the Best

100% of faculty have earned the highest degree in their field.

Personal Attention

You can expect personal attention with 72% of classes having less than 20 students.

Help to Succeed

The school has academic and career counseling available to help you when you need it.

Get AP Credit

If you took AP classes in high school, you might be able to get college credit for them.

Work Part-Time During School

Employment services are available for students.

Help Getting Hired

Placement services are available to graduates.

Students Stick Around

Only 1% of students transfer out.

Extremely Diverse

One of the most racially diverse campuses—61% of students are minorities.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Academics at University of Pennsylvania

MissUPenn2014

Banking and Finance '14

5.0
A+

There Are So Many Resources Available to the Students

I am in the Wharton School of Business. At an Ivy League institution alone, one expects everything to be top-notch. However, this school far exceeded my expectations. The professors are great, the food is great and there are so many resources available to the students. There is really no reason why any person would not succeed in a great place like Penn!

Dec 18, 2010

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Diversity at University of Pennsylvania

princessbrettie

Real Estate '12

3.8
B+

Good Mix

There is a good mix of students from all over hte country as well as the world, and the spectrum reaches from one end of the nation's socio-economic status to the other.

Jul 12, 2010

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Greek Life at University of Pennsylvania

mardocheepierre

Nursing '14

4.6
A

I Do Not Know

I would say that they are welcome here and they being treated fairly and with respect.

Nov 07, 2011

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