University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia,
PA
•4-Year Private•
UPenn Student Life
University of Pennsylvania Student Activities
Interested in Greek life?
University of Pennsylvania has the Kite and Key Society. In fact, more students participate in the Kite and Key Society than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at University of Pennsylvania include Social Planning and Events Committee, Hillel at Penn, Sports Club Council and Interfraternity Council.
University of Pennsylvania students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Spring Fling and Hey Day.
University of Pennsylvania Housing
This table offers information on housing at University of Pennsylvania.
| Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | Yes | – |
| Guaranteed Housing | Yes | Guaranteed for freshman |
| Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | – |
| Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | – |
| Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | 60% |
| Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | – |
| Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | – |
| Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – | – |
University of Pennsylvania offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.
The majority of University of Pennsylvania students live on campus. In 2023, 60% of undergrads at University of Pennsylvania lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 40% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Pennsylvania. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.
University of Pennsylvania offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
University of Pennsylvania Athletics
At University of Pennsylvania there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.
Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.
Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.
Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.
Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Pennsylvania:
| Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Crew | – | – | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Fencing | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Golf | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Lacrosse | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Soccer | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Squash | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Swimming And Diving | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Tennis | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Track And Field | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Cross Country Running | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
Safety at University of Pennsylvania
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
University of Pennsylvania is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UPenn campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.
UPenn offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.
Plan a Visit to University of Pennsylvania
Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Pennsylvania, take Interstate 76 to Philadelphia, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Philadelphia International airport.
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UPenn Students
54%
Women46%
Men100%
Full Time0.44%
Part Time19%
In State81%
Out-of-StateEthnicity
31%
28%
13%
10%
8%
5%
5%
0.11%
0.01%
Graduate Students
13,614
Undergraduate Students
9,760
Non-Resident / International Students
1,308
UPenn Campus Services
Student Services
- Counseling
- Health Clinic
- Women's Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Career Planning
- Alumni Networking
- ESL
Campus Security
- Late-Night Transport / Escort
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
- 24-Hour Security Patrol
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Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
23,374
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
7%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 5
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