About University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania, also known as UPenn, is a four-year, private not-for-profit institution. As one of the oldest centers of higher learning in the United States, the school was founded in 1740 as the Academy of Philadelphia. The first students were enrolled in 1751. The mission of UPenn is “the creation and dissemination of knowledge, serving as a model for colleges and universities throughout the world.”
Away from brick-and-mortar, some 250 years later, UPenn's education definitely reaches the world. With Penn Online, global learners have the opportunity to build their professional skills and grow their mind to meet contemporary challenges. Certificates, continuing education courses, and degrees are availble through the following distance education programs:
- Arts & Sciences Online Learning
- Online Continuing Medical Education
- Online Continuing Nursing Education
- Online Dental Education
- Penn Engineering Online Learning
- Penn LPS Online
- English Language Programs
- Wharton Executive Education
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Pennsylvania is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 12,929 ; Graduate: 19,276Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 9% ; Graduate: 15%Graduation Rate:
97%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$111,371Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$15,715Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
51%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$49,451Yellow Ribbon Program:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
University of Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania at a Glance:

Top Majors in Pennsylvania:
Top Incentives in Pennsylvania:
- PA State Grant Program: Up to $4,525 annually
Top Career Pathways in Pennsylvania:
- Entry Level: Clinic Manager ($65,000)
- Mid Level: Healthcare Administrator ($95,000)
- Senior Level: Hospital Director ($150,000+)
- Required Education: BS Healthcare Administration
- Certifications: ACHE, CMPE

