University of Pennsylvania: Admissions Deadlines & Class of '26 Stats

Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, the University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia. The school is divided into four undergraduate schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Wharton School, and the School of Nursing, as well as many graduate and professional schools including the first medical school in North America.   

Early Decision Deadline: November 1
Regular Decision Deadline: January 5

Class of 2026 Statistics

Early Decision Applicants: 7,795
Early Decision Acceptances: 1,218
Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 15.63%

Regular Decision Applicants: 47,205
Regular Decision Acceptances: 2,082
Regular Decision Acceptance Rate: 4.41%

Overall Applicants: 55,000
Overall Acceptances: 3,300
Overall Acceptance Rate: 6.00%