The Scoop
The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is one of the nine colonial colleges founded before the Declaration of Independence. With approximately 22,000 students, Penn offers world-renowned programs through the Wharton School of Business, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Perelman School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing, alongside its College of Arts and Sciences.
Campus life at Penn is shaped by an entrepreneurial, pre-professional culture and its integration with the city of Philadelphia. The campus is located in the University City neighborhood, with easy access to Center City and the city's cultural and professional resources. Penn's interdisciplinary approach encourages students to pursue dual degrees and cross-school programs. Admissions are among the most selective in the country, and Penn attracts students who are ambitious, practically minded, and eager to combine intellectual exploration with real-world impact.
