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Penn named in Kiplinger's Best Values in Private Colleges as top school delivering an affordable, high-quality education with commitment to making education affordable.

Admissions Tip of the Day

The optional essay in the Penn Application Supplement, asking you to submit page 217 of your autobiography, is truly optional. We even put "Truly" next to where it says "Optional." Yet, people keep asking us if it really is optional. It is. Truly.» more tips...

Welcome from the President

Guided by the goals of our Penn Compact, we are increasing access to higher education, integrating knowledge across disciplinary boundaries, and engaging local and global communities to benefit humanity. » read more...

Welcome from the Dean of Admissions

Your college search can be enhanced through technology. As you stand on the threshold of this monumental experience, you will discover countless methods to examine your options. » read more...