ABOUT THE
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA The University of Pennsylvania is a historic Ivy League school with highly selective admissions and a history of innovation in interdisciplinary education and scholarship. With its green lawns and landmark architecture, Penn’s beautiful West Philadelphia campus houses all of Penn’s activities, from student life, athletics, and academics to research, scholarship, and cultural life. All of Penn’s 12 schools and 6 centers are located within walking distance of one another. This geographical unity, unique among Ivy League schools, supports and fosters Penn’s interdisciplinary approach to education, scholarship, and research.
PENN FAST FACTS STUDENTS (FALL 2019)
14
FULL-TIME
PART-TIME
TOTAL
FULL-TIME UNDERGRAD
FULL-TIME GRAD/PROFESSIONAL
22,318
4,357
26,675
10,448
11,870
Historic Roots
The Mascot
The University of Pennsylvania has the distinction of being the first university in the United States, created by founding father Benjamin Franklin. Dr. Amy Gutmann was inaugurated as Penn’s eighth President in 2004.
Penn’s sports teams are nicknamed the Quakers after the religion adopted by William Penn, who established Pennsylvania as a Quaker province. Today, we see the Quaker at Penn football and basketball games.
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