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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: Penn, UPenn
Private Nonprofit school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Chartered in 1755 through the efforts of Benjamin Franklin, Penn is one of the nine colonial colleges and a member of the Association of American Universities. Its 295‑acre University City campus enrolls 9,760 undergraduates and 13,614 graduate students across four undergraduate schools—including Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Wharton and Nursing—and 12 graduate and professional schools. Known for its 12:1 student‑faculty ratio, interdisciplinary research and historic landmarks like College Hall and Franklin Field, Penn ranks among the top research universities in the U.S.
SAT Scores are required
This university has a test-required policy.
Beginning with the 2025–26 application cycle, Penn reinstated a requirement that all first‑year applicants submit SAT or ACT scores; no minimum score is mandated, scores are considered holistically, and hardship waivers are available.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) is a public community college in central Philadelphia offering open admissions and placement‑based course entry.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Chestnut Hill College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Philadelphia offering test‑optional domestic admissions and SAT/ACT requirements for certain international applicants.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Drexel University is a private nonprofit research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering test‑optional undergraduate admissions and renowned for its cooperative education program.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Drexel University College of Medicine is a private nonprofit medical school in Philadelphia offering MD, MS, PhD, and post‑baccalaureate programs.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Holy Family University is a private Catholic university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a test‑optional admissions policy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Thomas Jefferson University is a private nonprofit research university in Philadelphia with a test‑optional admissions policy.
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