University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.90
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The University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Chartered in 1755 by its first president Benjamin Franklin, who advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service, it is one of nine colonial colleges in the country. The university has 4 undergraduate schools and 12 graduate…
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#5 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #5 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #7 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
National Universities
Ranked #7 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #8 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #10 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
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