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University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn or UPenn) is a private research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and is one of several institutions that claims to have been the first university in America. Penn is a member of the Ivy League and is one of the Colonial Colleges.

Today Penn is home to a diverse undergraduate student body of over 10,000, hailing from every state in the union and all around the globe. Penn consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the country. Another 10,000 students are enrolled in Penn’s 12 graduate and professional schools, which are national leaders in their fields. The Wharton School is consistently one of the nation’s top three business schools. The School of Nursing is one of the best in the U.S. The School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Education, Law School, School of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, and Annenberg School for Communication all rank among the top schools in their fields.

University of Pennsylvania Admissions

Located in historic Philadelphia, Penn’s revolutionary spirit is unique among America’s universities. Penn draws exceptional students from around the world to its four undergraduate and twelve graduate schools.
Admission Websites:

Undergraduate – http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/
Graduate – http://www.upenn.edu/provost/graduate_admissions/

University of Pennsylvania Rankings in 2010

University of Pennsylvania Rankings in 2011

University of Pennsylvania Rankings in 2012

University of Pennsylvania Tuition and Fees

2009-2010
Undergraduate Schools:
Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Wharton:
Tuition: $34,868
General Fee: $3,178
Technology Fee: $624
Recreation Fee: $300

Full-Time Graduate Groups (Ph.D.):
Annenberg, Arts & Sciences, Design, Engineering, Nursing, Social Policy & Practice, Wharton:
Tuition: $24,720
General Fee: $2,074
Technology Fee (if applicable): $624
Biomedical Sciences:
Tuition: $24,720
General Fee: $2,074
Technology Fee: $1,082

Full-Time Graduate Groups/Professional Schools and Programs (selected non-Ph.D. programs):
Within Dental Medicine, the D.M.D. program:
Tuition: $62,250
General Fee: $2,074
Technology Fee: $564

Full-Time Graduate Groups/Professional Schools and Programs (selected non-Ph.D. programs):
Law:
Tuition: $43,680
General Fee: $2,074
Technology Fee: $760
Within Medicine, the M.D. program:
Tuition: $42,472
General Fee: $2,074
Technology Fee: $1,000
Veterinary Medicine:
Tuition: $30,902 (in-state and contract) and $39,486 (out-of-state)
General Fee: $2,074
Technology Fee: $838
Details for other graduate and professional programs

Website: http://www.upenn.edu/