Penn Admissions Overview

University of Pennsylvania's Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions Timetable
DATE
ACTION
Nov 1
 Applications due for Early Decision applicants.
Dec 13
 Notification of decisions mailed to Early Decision applicants.
Jan 1
 Applications due for Regular Decision applicants. Early Decision applicants confirmation of acceptance due.
Feb 1-
Mar 31
 Notification of decisions to School of Nursing Regular Decision applicants.
Mar 31
 Notification of decisions mailed to Regular Decision applicants
May 1
 Regular Decision Candidates Reply Date.

Transfer Admissions Timetable
DATE
ACTION
Mar 15
 Applications due for Transfer applicants (for September admission).

May
15-30

 Notification of decisions begins on a rolling basis in mid-May.

 

Penn Admissions Statistics
To view the profile of incoming students, please visit Penn Undergraduate Admissions.

Penn’s approximate admit rates over the last five years:
 
LEGACY APPLICANTS
ALL APPLICANTS
Admitted Early Decision
38% - 42%
28% - 34%
Admitted Regular Decision
13% - 15%
13% - 15%
Full-cycle
32% - 34%
16% - 18%

While legacies are admitted at a slightly higher rate, particularly during the Early Decision round, the Alumni Office is very sensitive to the fact that nearly two-thirds of legacy applicants are not admitted to Penn each year.

Here are some additional resources for Penn Admissions:

Planning the Campus Visit

Office of Undergraduate Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

Dean Furda's 2008 Newsletter (sent to high school guidance counselors)

Frequently Asked Questions about Penn's Application Process