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University of Pennsylvania Computer Science Programs

University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, PA. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Pennsylvania Rankings

University of Pennsylvania has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#2 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#6 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Pennsylvania?

Contact information for University of Pennsylvania can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	34th & Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303
Phone:	2158985000
Website:	www.upenn.edu/
Admissions:	www.upenn.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.srfs.upenn.edu/

How Do I Get Into University of Pennsylvania?

You can apply to University of Pennsylvania online at: www.admissions.upenn.edu/apply/

University of Pennsylvania is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Here’s what University of Pennsylvania looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Pennsylvania?

University of Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 5%, making it extremely selective and highly competitive. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 68% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

50% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Pennsylvania, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 770. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1570. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Pennsylvania ranged between 34 and 36.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Pennsylvania vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	30,339	1,634	5%
Women	34,887	1,889	5%

Can I Afford University of Pennsylvania?

The average net price after aid at University of Pennsylvania is $31,229. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$60,920
In-State Fees	$7,766
Out-of-State Tuition	$60,920
Out-of-State Fees	$7,766
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$68,686
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$68,686

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at University of Pennsylvania receive some form of financial aid (2,415 students).

Nearly 52% of students at University of Pennsylvania receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $53,735 per student.

17% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,072.

Student Loan Debt

10% of University of Pennsylvania undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,120 per year.

University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 19,276 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania. University of Pennsylvania is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 10,768 undergraduate students at University of Pennsylvania, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Pennsylvania undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,982
Black or African American	958
Hispanic	1,173
White	2,939
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	549
Non-Resident	1,496

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Pennsylvania break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	351
New York	315
California	257
New Jersey	219
Florida	100

Additionally, approximately 13.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Diversity

17,100 of University of Pennsylvania’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Pennsylvania, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Pennsylvania graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,547
Black or African American	991
Hispanic	1,128
White	4,685
Two or More Races	376
Non-Resident	5,147

Online Learning at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

178 undergraduate students at University of Pennsylvania took at least one online class — of those, 681 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 825 students took at least one online class and 2,568 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of Pennsylvania

These computer science programs are offered at University of Pennsylvania, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	184	817	17	1,018
Computer Science	95	160	—	255
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	49	—	58

Academic Programs at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Pennsylvania maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.