University of Pennsylvania Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
11.7K

Full + Part time Students
1:6

Faculty to Student Ratio
2%

Transfer Student Ratio
$37.6K

Avg. Financial Aid

The University of Pennsylvania is a historic, Ivy League school with highly selective admissions and a history of innovation in interdisciplinary education and scholarship. Penn is home to a diverse undergraduate student body of nearly 10,000, hailing from every state in the union and all around the globe. With its green lawns and landmark architecture, the beautiful West Philadelphia campus houses all of Penn's activities, from student life, athletics, and academics to research, scholarship, and cultural life. All of Penn's 12 schools are located within walking distance of one another.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	10,324
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,354
Transfer Students	205
Programs	320 Programs
Courses	6,034 Courses
Equivalencies	922 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$43,738
Out-of-State Tuition	$43,738
Books and Supplies	$1,210
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	26%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,396
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	53%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$30,217

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Admission is need blind (not affected by a student's ability to pay/financial aid), and is based solely on financial need. We are committed to meeting 100% of determined need. To make it possible to graduate debt-free, we don't include loans in aid.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Each year approximately 200 students transfer into Penn's four undergraduate schools, selected from about 2,000 applicants.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 2,099
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 203
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: Less than 10%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 129

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	March 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Minimum GPA requirements vary by school.
Official Transcripts:

All high school and college transcripts are due in the Admissions Office by the March 15 deadline, and it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that all credentials have been received by the Admissions Office.
SAT Scores:

SAT/ACT scores are required. SAT Subject Tests are not required.
Letters of Recommendation:

Letters of recommendation from two current college professors are required.
Essay:

Applicants must complete the two essays on the application.
Application Fee:

A $75 non-refundable fee must be submitted with the application.
Interview:

An interview is not required.
Other Requirements:

A Mid Term Grade Report and Dean's Report must be completed by the faculty and dean of your current institution. Additional requirement, including academic requirements, vary by school.
Apply Here:

www.admissions.upenn.edu/applying/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

transfer credit may be awarded for academically-based courses which were taken at a regionally accredited institution, passed with a grade of C or better, and are similar in content and classroom meeting hours to the curriculum on this campus.
Credits (Min/Max):

Penn maintains a two-year academic enrollment requirement. One-half of the total number of courses required for the degree must be completed here, regardless of the number of transferable credits completed elsewhere.
Transfer Policy Document:

University of Pennsylvania Transfer Credit Policy.pdf