Admissions Overview
High School Diploma
Required
Common App
Accepted
Class Rank
Considered
Credit for AP Classes
Provided
SAT/ACT
Optional
TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo
Required for International Students
College Prep Program
Recommended
Additional Materials
Fine Arts Supplement if Applicable
5.9% (15.6% early)
Acceptance Rate
3.7 - 4.0
Average GPA
1480 - 1570
Average SAT Score
33 - 35
Average ACT Score
GPA Requirements
For undergraduate admission to University of Pennsylvania, there is no set minimum GPA requirement.
However, admitted students often have very good GPAs, with an average GPA of 3.9 and ranges from 3.7 to 4.0.
3.9
Average High School GP
3.7 - 4.0
25th-7th Percentile
SAT Requirements
SAT scores are not required for the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 application seasons, but they are still taken into account for determining admission. SAT scores for accepted students at the University of Pennsylvania range from 1480 to 1570, with an average score of 1525.
Although SAT scores are optional, we advise students to aim for a strong SAT score of at least 1525 to be successful in the University of Pennsylvania admissions process.
1525
Average SAT
1480-1570
25th-75th Percentile
49%
Students submitting SAT scores
ACT Requirements
For the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 application seasons, ACT scores are optional, but they are still taken into account during the admissions process. ACT scores for accepted students at the University of Pennsylvania range from 33 to 35, with an average score of 34.
A strong ACT score will still help you stand out from the crowd and get into the school of your choice. It will enable admissions staff to compare you to the other applicants quickly and fairly.
34
Average ACT
33-35
25th-75th Percentile
30%
Students submitting
ACT scores
Other Requirements
Depending on the programme of study you apply for, UPenn has several additional requirements in addition to academic grades.
Extracurriculars
Make sure you have extracurriculars relating to your area of study and those that show your dedication over time.
Recommendation Letters
University of Pennsylvania requires one teacher recommendation, one counselor recommendation and one other recommendation.
TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo
Required for international students with a minimum score of 100.