Required
Accepted
Considered
Provided
Optional
Required for International Students
Recommended
Fine Arts Supplement if Applicable
Acceptance Rate
Average GPA
Average SAT Score
Average ACT Score
For undergraduate admission to University of Pennsylvania, there is no set minimum GPA requirement.
However, admitted students often have very good GPAs, with an average GPA of 3.9 and ranges from 3.7 to 4.0.
Average High School GP
25th-7th Percentile
SAT scores are not required for the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 application seasons, but they are still taken into account for determining admission. SAT scores for accepted students at the University of Pennsylvania range from 1480 to 1570, with an average score of 1525.
Although SAT scores are optional, we advise students to aim for a strong SAT score of at least 1525 to be successful in the University of Pennsylvania admissions process.
Average SAT
25th-75th Percentile
Students submitting SAT scores
For the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 application seasons, ACT scores are optional, but they are still taken into account during the admissions process. ACT scores for accepted students at the University of Pennsylvania range from 33 to 35, with an average score of 34.
A strong ACT score will still help you stand out from the crowd and get into the school of your choice. It will enable admissions staff to compare you to the other applicants quickly and fairly.
Average ACT
25th-75th Percentile
Students submitting
ACT scores
Depending on the programme of study you apply for, UPenn has several additional requirements in addition to academic grades.
Make sure you have extracurriculars relating to your area of study and those that show your dedication over time.
University of Pennsylvania requires one teacher recommendation, one counselor recommendation and one other recommendation.
Required for international students with a minimum score of 100.
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