University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
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    Faculty & Research

    185 faculty · 310 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science60 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 39.1 #10 of 88 in Computer Science
    Christos Davatzikos, Professor h-index 122
    Notable: “The Image Biomarker Standardization Initiative: Standardized Quantitative Radiomics for High-Throughput Image-based Phenotyping” (2020) · 3,883 citations
    Hamed Hassani, Associate Professor h-index 98
    Notable: “Flocking in Fixed and Switching Networks” (2007) · 1,430 citations
    Rajeev Alur, Professor h-index 82
    Notable: “A theory of timed automata” (1994) · 6,460 citations
    Konrad Paul Kording, Professor h-index 74
    Notable: “Bayesian integration in sensorimotor learning” (2004) · 2,088 citations
    Courses: Undergraduate Research/Independent Study · Computational Data Exploration · Visual Culture through the Computer's Eye · Introduction to Computer Programming · Programming Languages and Techniques I · Programming Languages and Techniques II +34 more
    Finance60 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 22.1 #2 of 40 in Finance
    Joseph Gyourko, Secondary Faculty h-index 59
    Housing markets, real estate finance, urban and real estate economics Links: CV Overview Research Teaching Awards and Honors In the News Overview Wharton Residential Land Use Regulation Index (WRLURI) Looking for the Land Use Datasets? Cli
    Itay Goldstein, Standing Faculty h-index 53
    Corporate finance, feedback effects between financial markets and real economy, financial fragility and crises, financial institutions, financial markets Links: CV
    Notable: “Price Informativeness and Investment Sensitivity to Stock Price” (2006) · 1,499 citations
    Robert F. Stambaugh, Standing Faculty h-index 47
    Asset pricing, investments, econometrics Links: CV
    Notable: “Home Bias at Home: Local Equity Preference in Domestic Portfolios” (1999) · 3,034 citations
    Susan M Wachter, Secondary Faculty h-index 47
    Housing finance, real estate economics, urban economics Links: CV
    Notable: “The American Mortgage in Historical and International Context” (2005) · 401 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Financial Markets and the Global Economy · Essentials of Personal Finance · Corporate Finance · Corporate Finance (Honors) · Monetary Economics and the Global Economy · Monetary Economics and the Global Economy (Honors) +34 more
    Economics35 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 34.6 #7 of 104 in Economics
    Francis X. Diebold, Paul F. and Warren S. Miller Professor of Economics; Professor of Finance; Professor of Statistics and Data Science h-index 99
    Es on dynamic predictive modeling, with applications to financial markets, the macroeconomy, climate change, and the interface. Research\\ Papers∙Books
    Notable: “Better to give than to receive: Predictive directional measurement of volatility spillovers” (2011) · 5,519 citations
    Jere R. Behrman, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Economics h-index 96
    Empirical microeconomics, labor economics, human resources (early childhood development, education, health, nutrition), project evaluation, economic demography, incentive systems and household behaviors. The unifying dimension of mu
    Notable: “Strategies to avoid the loss of developmental potential in more than 200 million children in the developing world” (2007) · 1,161 citations
    Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Howard Marks Presidential Professor of Economics h-index 57
    Notable: “Fiscal Volatility Shocks and Economic Activity” (2015) · 928 citations
    Enrique G. Mendoza, William P. Carey Professor of Economics h-index 55
    International Macroeconomics, Macroprudential Regulation, Financial Crises, Fiscal Policy
    Notable: “Real Business Cycles in a Small Open Economy” (1991) · 1,084 citations
    Courses: Economics and Ideas: The Origins of Modernity · Philosophical Ideas in Economics · Introduction to Micro Economics · Strategic Reasoning · Introductory Economics: Macro · Public Policy Analysis +34 more
    Nursing30 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 24.7 #2 of 37 in Nursing
    Kathryn H. Bowles, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI h-index 46
    Notable: “The Future of Home Health Care” (2016) · 289 citations
    Alison M. Buttenheim, PhD, MBA h-index 42
    Notable: “Twitter as a Tool for Health Research: A Systematic Review” (2016) · 698 citations
    Kenrick Cato, PhD, RN, CPHIMS, FAAN h-index 28
    Notable: “What is the economic evidence for mHealth? A systematic review of economic evaluations of mHealth solutions” (2017) · 572 citations
    Pamela Z. Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN h-index 26
    Notable: “Afternoon Napping and Cognition in Chinese Older Adults: Findings from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study Baseline Assessment” (2016) · 233 citations
    Courses: Pre-First Year Program in WRIT/NURSCI/LABS · Biologically-Based Chemistry · Fundamentals of Nutrition · Integrated Cell Biology and Microbiology with Recitation · The Nature of Nursing Practice · Situating the Practice of Nursing +34 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Pennsylvania. University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA reports an overall acceptance rate of 5.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 14.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1490–1570, a class size of 2,400, and a yield of 68.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Will require standardized tests starting Class of 2030. Wharton business school is most competitive division.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Pennsylvania: key admissions facts

    University of Pennsylvania's overall acceptance rate is 5.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Pennsylvania's early-round acceptance rate is 14.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Pennsylvania's SAT middle-50% range is 1490–1570 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Pennsylvania is about 3.93 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Pennsylvania's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 68.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Pennsylvania for families earning under $75,000 is about $8,950 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Pennsylvania on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Pennsylvania cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $7,167 per year in net price at University of Pennsylvania, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $38,570 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,993 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Pennsylvania: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$7,167
    $30,001–$48,000$6,689
    $48,001–$75,000$12,993
    $75,001–$110,000$20,628
    Over $110,000$38,570
    Tuition (before aid)$63,204
    Room and board$19,876

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Pennsylvania?

    University of Pennsylvania's overall acceptance rate is 5.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 14.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Pennsylvania?

    Admitted students at University of Pennsylvania typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1490–1570 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.93, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Pennsylvania?

    Getting into University of Pennsylvania is extremely difficult: it admits 5.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Pennsylvania offer early decision or early action?

    University of Pennsylvania offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 14.0%, versus 5.4% overall.

    How much does University of Pennsylvania cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Pennsylvania — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $8,950 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Pennsylvania cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $7,167 per year in net price at University of Pennsylvania, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $38,570 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,993 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. University of Pennsylvania offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.