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Acceptance Rate History
University of Pennsylvania
PA · Current rate: 6%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6.5% | 54,588 | 3,549 |
| 2021 | 5.87% | 56,332 | 3,304 |
| 2020 | 8.98% | 42,205 | 3,789 |
| 2019 | 7.66% | 44,961 | 3,446 |
| 2018 | 8.41% | 44,491 | 3,740 |
| 2017 | 9.3% | 40,413 | 3,757 |
| 2016 | 9.44% | 38,918 | 3,674 |
| 2015 | 10.16% | 37,268 | 3,787 |
| 2014 | 10.37% | 35,866 | 3,718 |
| 2013 | 12.24% | 31,282 | 3,830 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate has decreased from 12.2% in 2013 to 6.5% in 2022, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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