Acceptance Rate History
University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
PA · Current rate: 5.4%
University of Pennsylvania admits the SAT 1510–1570 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate in 2024?
University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate in 2024 is 5.4%, roughly unchanged from 5.9% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.4% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 5.9% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 6.5% | 54,588 | 3,549 |
| 2021 | 5.9% | 56,332 | 3,304 |
| 2020 | 9.0% | 42,205 | 3,789 |
| 2019 | 7.7% | 44,961 | 3,446 |
| 2018 | 8.4% | 44,491 | 3,740 |
| 2017 | 9.3% | 40,413 | 3,757 |
| 2016 | 9.4% | 38,918 | 3,674 |
| 2015 | 10.2% | 37,268 | 3,787 |
| 2014 | 10.4% | 35,866 | 3,718 |
| 2013 | 12.2% | 31,282 | 3,830 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1510–1570
Admitted students at University of Pennsylvania scored between 1510 and 1570 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
School
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1510–1570.
GPA
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Trend Analysis
University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate has decreased from 12.2% in 2013 to 5.4% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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