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Penn Facts

1740

Year Founded

6,049

Total Faculty Members

97%

6-year graduation rate for Penn undergraduates

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio (Fall 2025)

29,384

Total students (Fall 2025)

Factual information courtesy of the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis

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Sustainability

Penn is dedicated to promoting a sustainable culture and implementing environmentally conscious policies.

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A Rich History

Founded in 1740 and known as America’s first university, Penn shares many ties with Philadelphia and the birth of our nation.

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Visit Penn

We invite you to spend time on campus and see how our diverse community enlivens Penn’s grand buildings and top-tier facilities.

University Values Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is a scholarly community that advances discovery and opportunity toward a better future for all.

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Strategic Initiatives

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Penn Global

Encompassing seven offices, Penn Global advises the University on its global activities and partners with Penn schools, centers, and communities to deliver a comprehensive suite of global programming that generates positive impact around the world.

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Penn Integrates Knowledge

The Penn Integrates Knowledge program attracts leading professors whose multidisciplinary work intertwines the University’s 12 schools, enriching student experiences and furthering Penn’s mission to generate knowledge in service to society.

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All-grant Financial Aid

Penn’s all-grant financial aid policy significantly reduces the burden of debt and, together with its need-blind admissions policy, ensures that a Penn education is accessible to outstanding students from all backgrounds.

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President’s Prizes

The Office of the President offers funded prizes that provide students with opportunities to implement community-driven engagement projects and service-oriented innovative ventures that make a positive difference in the world.

Penn Virtual Tour

Explore Penn through a virtual tour of our historic campus. Get a glimpse inside our state-of-the-art classrooms, hear from current students and faculty, and catch live performances by members of our community as you stroll down Locust Walk.
 

Penn Virtual Tour
Penn virtual tour