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University of Pennsylvania General Information

Mission of the University The University of Pennsylvania's roots are in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy. But Penn's reach spans the globe. Faithful to the vision of the University's founder, Benjamin Franklin, Penn's faculty generate knowledge that is unconstrained by traditional disciplinary boundaries and spans the continuum from fundamental to applied. Through this new knowledge, the University enhances its teaching of both theory and practice, as well as the linkages between them. Penn excels in instruction and research in the arts and sciences and in a wide range of professional disciplines. Penn produces future leaders through excellent programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. Penn inspires, demands, and thrives on excellence, and will measure itself against the best in every field or endeavor in which it participates. Penn is proudly entrepreneurial, dynamically forging new connections and inspiring learning through problem-solving, discovery-oriented approaches. Penn research and teaching encourage lifelong learning relevant to a changing global society. Penn is a major urban university that is committed to strength and vitality in each of its communities. In this connection, Penn will: Encourage, sustain, and reward its faculty; nurture, inspire, and challenge its students; and support and value its staff; Strengthen and appreciate the diversity of its communities; Support free expression, reasoned discourse, and diversity in ideas; Pursue positive connections to the city, state, and region and a mission of service to its neighbors in West Philadelphia; Develop and support its connections to alumni and friends; and Foster the growth of humane values.

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Contact Information
1 College Hall 34th and Spruce Sts,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19104-6303
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General Info: (215) 898-5000
Financial Aid: (215) 898-7526
Admissions: (215) 898-7507
Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree
First-professional Degree

Type of Institution
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two year certificate
Two but less than 4 year certificate
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Post-master's certificate
First-professional certificate

Carnegie Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC ( Army, Navy, Air Force )
Teacher certification
Distance Learning opportunities
Study abroad
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA. Here is a link to the University of Pennsylvania FAFSA School Code.

Credit Accepted
Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)
Advanced placement(AP) credits
Religious Affiliation
None
Student Population
24,060 (11,885 undergraduates)
Campus Setting
City: Large
Undergraduate Student Age
91 % under 25
9 % over 25
Campus Housing Yes

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