Admissions

The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a 3.9% increase in tuition and a record $311 million undergraduate financial aid budget for the coming year.

Amanda Mott ・February 29, 2024

Significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application will streamline the process for students and their parents.

From Penn Admissions ・October 13, 2023

As associate director for recruitment for the Creative Writing Program, Jamie-Lee Josselyn visits high schools across the country to talk with student writers about opportunities at Penn.

Louisa Shepard ・April 4, 2023

As vice provost and dean of admissions, Soule is challenged daily with thinking strategically about undergraduate enrollment at Penn—from recruitment to application processes and all that goes into admitting a class, to how financial aid and retention fits into the mix.

Lauren Hertzler ・May 23, 2022

Of the 7,795 applicants to The Early Decision Program, 1218 students from 42 states and 60 countries will be entering the Class of 2026.

Ron Ozio ・December 16, 2021

The University of Pennsylvania has announced admission decisions for Regular Decision applicants for the Class of 2025.

Ron Ozio ・April 6, 2021

The announcement was made by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett.

Ron Ozio ・February 9, 2021

The University of Pennsylvania has announced admission decisions for Regular Decision applicants to the Class of 2024, the institution’s 268th class.

Ron Ozio ・March 27, 2020

Laura Perna, a Penn GSE expert on college access, examines the accuracy of college cost calculators, and finds that many are confusing or even misleading.

Penn Today Staff ・November 12, 2019

Admissions Dean Eric Furda on the Varsity Blues scandal, civil litigation, and rising disgruntlement over the way elite universities select their students.

Penn Today Staff ・July 9, 2019