Penn is committed to making its innovative, impactful Ivy League education available to students regardless of their economic circumstances. A generous financial aid budget and inclusive aid policies make attending Penn an attainable goal for students from the widest possible range of backgrounds.
When applying to Penn, undergraduates choose one of the University’s four undergraduate schools (the College, Wharton, Penn Engineering, or Penn Nursing) or a coordinated dual-degree, accelerated, or specialized program that will serve as home base throughout their academic journey. Admitted students will be admitted to the specific school or program for which they applied.
Penn’s graduate and professional programs are housed in 12 schools on one campus. Each graduate program has a separate admissions process. Students apply directly to the program of interest. Penn does not have a central office for graduate admissions; all questions about the admissions process should be directed to the program of interest.
Penn accepts the Common Application and Coalition Application. There is no preference for either format and both applications are treated equally in Penn’s process. Penn is also a proud QuestBridge partner institution.
The Common Application and Coalition Application are accepted for those wishing to transfer to Penn. Applicants are encouraged to use the following resources: Checklist and Deadlines, Curricular Requirements, Eligibility Guidelines, Transfer Credit.
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Penn’s grant-based financial aid program is designed to increase access for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Gifts from generous alumni and supporters are expanding this robust financial aid program, as well as growing graduate and professional student aid to minimize the burden of debt.
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Factual information courtesy of the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis
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