What GPA do you need to go to UPenn?

UPenn expects a minimum cumulative GPA of 3 on the 4 scale as a general admission requirement. However, students who enrolled or were selected by the University of Pennsylvania scored much more than the required. Students who want to take UPenn admission must aim to score more than 3 GPAs to beat the competition. Along with the GPA, students must submit ACT or SAT scores to provide support to the application as the university provides test options for them.

Is it expensive to study in the University of Pennsylvania?

Annual tuition fee is around 40 L which can be considered expensive. Check the table mentioned below. Courses 1st Year Tuition Fees MBA/PGDM (6 courses) INR 35 L - 73 L MS (44 courses) INR 18 L - 66 L BBA (19 courses) INR 51 L - 55 L PG Certificate (28 courses) INR 14 L - 63 L BA (43 courses) INR 51 L - 55 L BE / BTech (14 courses) INR 51 L - 55 L MA (18 courses) INR 30 L - 58 L Others PG (12 courses) INR 21 L - 59 L MSN (9 courses) INR 52 L - 66 L MPhil (5 courses) INR 21 L - 58 L MDS (7 courses) INR 21 L - 65 L BSc (18 courses) INR 51 L - 55 L MIM (3 courses) INR 35 L - 54 L LLM (6 courses) INR 31 L - 59 L MArch (3 courses) INR 46 L - 49 L BJMC (4 courses) INR 51 L - 55 L MFA (1 course) INR 46 L MPH (1 course) INR 29 L BSN (1 course) INR 51 L MD (1 course) INR 60 L BArch (2 courses) INR 51 L

What does UPenn look for in an applicant?

According to officials, UPenn believes in conducting a thorough review of the applications once they are received. Review includes various factors that are beyond academics. Although academics will remain of the most important factors, things like extracurricular activities, community service and interests outside the classroom are highly crucial.

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Q: How is the University of Pennsylvania ranked?

According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the overall ranking of the UPenn University is #8. In terms of global rankings, the institute secures a rank #12 among all higher educational institutes worldwide. Given below are the ranks attained by the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia: Particulars Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 Overall University Ranking #8 Biology #13 Biomedical Engineering #11 Mechanical Engineering #21 Electrical Engineering #19 Mathematics #19 Physics #20

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When choosing to study at University of Pennsylvania, the complete cost of pursuing a course here is a key factor for you as an Indian student. While tuition fee is a major expense, there are other expenses that you need to know of. These include housing, food and grocery, utilities, transportation and books, which all add to the total budget.

Get a clear understanding of the expenses, check out the table with detailed fee structure of University of Pennsylvania:

Courses	Tuition Range	Insurance Range	Transportation Range	Hostel Range
MS	INR 18,27,550 - 73,89,171	INR 3,18,436 - 3,76,255	INR 90,567 - 1,60,497	INR 10,71,458 - 14,75,685
Others PG	INR 21,95,534 - 59,84,098	INR 3,18,436 - 3,43,678	INR 1,11,546 - 1,17,772	INR 10,71,458 - 14,75,685
B.Sc.	INR 51,95,258 - 56,37,349	INR 3,05,558 - 3,59,029	INR 78,628 - 90,567	INR 15,77,339 - 16,17,762
B.A.	INR 51,95,258 - 58,57,542	INR 3,59,029 - 3,76,255	INR 90,567	INR 15,77,339 - 16,35,159
M.A.	INR 31,05,045 - 59,50,838	INR 3,59,029	INR 1,20,756	NA

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Q: How is the University of Pennsylvania ranked?

According to the Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the overall ranking of the UPenn University is #8. In terms of global rankings, the institute secures a rank #12 among all higher educational institutes worldwide.

Given below are the ranks attained by the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia:

Particulars	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025
Overall University Ranking	#8
Biology	#13
Biomedical Engineering	#11
Mechanical Engineering	#21
Electrical Engineering	#19
Mathematics	#19
Physics	#20

Q: What are the Business course rankings at University of Pennsylvania?

The Business course rankings at University of Pennsylvania are given as follows:

Year	QS- Global MBA	US News and World Report- Graduate Business School
2019	3	1
2020	1	1
2021	2	1
2022	2	2
2023	3	1

Also read: Top MBA Universities in USA

Q: How much is University of Pennsylvania tuition fee for international students?

UPenn offers a wide range of programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. UPenn tuition fees for international students may vary from course to course. Generally, the tuition fee at Penn depends on the type of course and level of study. The tuition fees for an academic year for international students are given as follows:

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees
MS	INR 17.58L - 61.87L
MBA/PGDM	INR 69.63L
Others PG	INR 21.12L - 64.58L
PG Certificate	INR 14.06L - 61.51L
BE / BTech	INR 43.62L - 46.12L

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Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2025

2.7

The university has a good campus and loads of resources to live a wholesome student life.

Tips: The university is expensive and the city is not really that safe. The workload is high with a lot of assignments. The university offers a diverse range of courses but lacks concentration on one. Prospects of engineering jobs are low with not many university recruiters approaching students for post-study options.

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Give a second thought before applying.

Tips: The university life here is very much different from that in India. At least in engineering, students spend most of their time completing assignments and completing lectures. UPenn doesn't offer scholarships to Master's students but you can apply for part-time job as soon as you are on campus which will help you meet your living costs. Though the city is great, I would advise anybody who is coming to definitely give it a second thought as the job market right now is not good and doesn't look like will be better soon.

Likes (Public transportation): Philadelphia has buses, inter and intra-city trains, subways as well as trams. Also, it is easy to get cabs. Philadelphia as a city is small, hence, it is easy to go from one place to another through public transport. Furthermore, the university is located in the heart so one can go to most places by walking or cycling.

Dislikes (Value for money): Being an IVY League, the fee for the program is a lot. But compared to other universities UPenn doesn't have affiliation with the working industry. So the students don't get any benefit while looking for jobs in the market. At least in the US going to cheaper universities would be a better choice

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

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Challenging and Stressful but equally rewarding experience at this college.

Tips: There are no scholarships available and there is no significant cultural shift. Transitioning with respect to weather may take time. Overall, university courses are good but challenging, and finding jobs and internship can be difficult. While on-campus jobs are available and helpful, they do not offer any tuition fee waivers.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty at this college are highly approachable and knowledgeable. They employ an intuitive teaching method and assign practical tasks. The teaching faculty is mostly of Asian and American background representing all types of specializations in Electrical engineering. The courses are rather challenging and not easy.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

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Best learning experience.

Tips: The University might not exactly be what you expected. It is a great learning experience, and there are a lot of things to do, that it can become overwhelming and stressful at times. But if I were to choose to do it again, at some other time, with a better job market, I would. Try not to get distracted by a lot of things you see around you, as that can happen initially.

Likes (Public transportation): Philly has great and affordable public transport, you can reach pretty much anywhere in 30-40 mins, and most places of interest, downtown can be accessed in 10-15mins through the subway from University, and the transport runs at longer hours, although not the safest way to travel during certain hours the day if you're alone, but that comes in safety as per the city. The connectivity and timing itself are great.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are no Indian food options in University dining, and in general Indian food options around Philly are although not limited, but are not excellent, or anywhere close to what you can find in cities like NYC, Jersey or Chicago. There is a lot of frozen food at Indian Stores, but that is not the most healthy option out there.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1025

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MSE Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering - Batch of 2024

3.6

Biotech research powerhouse. Amazing opportunities.

Tips: For the CBE department, most research is in the biotech sector and so are the jobs and internships. Professors are very nice and will help you if you ask for it. The courses are tough but are of very high quality. However, the CBE courses are very theoretical.

Dislikes (Safety): Philadelphia is not a very safe city. There are lots of break-ins and thefts. Cycles parked outside will get stolen even if locked. The Penn campus is very safe with good security. Penn also has shuttles that run at night and walking escorts for student safety.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2000

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Robotics, MSE - Batch of 2024

4.3

Lots of work and hard courses but great program. Effort is respected

Tips: The classes consist of diverse ethnicities and you hence experience an initial cultural shock. Scholarships are not available for MS students. RA opportunities are also very selective for MS students. TA opportunities are much easier to come by. Quite happy with my choice of university.

Likes (Student Life): Regular socializing events are conducted on campus. Study environment is not too stressful. Happy hours are organized once a month by every department and apart from that all the festivities also have an associated event. Regional festivities are dealt with by the Pan-Asian community and it depends on their yearly budget.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Hard to find a job that sponsors H1B. The green card process is another big headache. H1B is got through a lottery system and is then renewed every 3 years until you are eligible to apply for a green card. And you need to hold the green card for a certain number of years before you are eligible for citizenship.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1150

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All three Business Schools are ranked best for their Business and Management courses. They are highly ranked by the top-ranking bodies for Business and Management Studies.

The table below shows the QS Rankings of the best Business Schools globally:

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Harvard University	#1
Stanford University	#3
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For the Class of 2029, UPenn received approximately 9,500 applications through the Early Decision plan, of which almost 1,300 students were admitted by the university. This makes the University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate stand at roughly 13.6%, which is on the more selective side; however, at

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What are the acceptance rates for Wharton, Harvard, and Stanford MBA 2026?

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While the business schools like Harvard, Stanford GSB, and Wharton are among the top schools to pursue Business and Management, Wharton is the least selective of all three.

Wharton's larger class size (866 in MBA Class 2026) is the main reason for its accessibility. Wharton seeks students with stro

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Interviews are conducted at the Wharton School as a part of the Wharton MBA application process. Although these interviews are conducted via an interview only. They are one-on-one interviews focusing on the professional experience, career goals, candidate's leadership skills, and the fundamental ans

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Does Wharton UPenn accept Indian 3-year bachelor's degrees?

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Yes, to fulfill the basic eligibility, international students must hold a 3-year bachelor's degree from a recognised university, along with having a strong academic background. For programs like B.Com, BSc, or BA degrees, and additional requirements like professional achievements, GMAT/GRE scores, q

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