Admissions
Penn announces early decision results for Class of 2029 amid historic increase in applications
Over 9,500 students applied to Penn through the Early Decision Program — an increase from last year’s total of over 8,500 applications — according to the University announcement.
Year in Review: Penn sees drop in underrepresented students after affirmative action ruling
In 2024, Penn saw a change in the racial makeup of its student body with a decrease in the percentage of students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
Major financial aid expansion at Penn targets middle-income families, excludes home values
As part of the initiative, Penn will increase financial aid packages and guarantee full tuition scholarships to a greater number of students.
Wharton removes undergraduate demographic data, citing inconsistency showing drop in students of color
A Wharton spokesperson said that the discrepancy was due to differences in how the percentages of students of color and students from underrepresented groups were calculated for each class.
Penn alters financial aid application to simplify process, limit paperwork
Five new changes to the financial aid process aim to make it more simple for applicants, according to the announcement from Penn Admissions.
Wharton sees sharp apparent decline in students of color in newest undergraduate, MBA classes
The percentage of Wharton admits who are students of color dropped 13% for the Class of 2028, from 68% to 55%.
Temple University enrolls one of its largest, most diverse first year classes in recent years
Temple reported a record percentage of students of color, with more than half of the first-year class comprising this demographic.
Many Penn students eligible for compensation in lawsuit alleging collusion to limit financial aid
The Sept. 17 email states that students who attended Penn and received need-based financial aid are eligible for compensation from settlements totaling $284 million.
Penn sees decline in first years from underrepresented minorities, according to admissions data
The University declined to provide a breakdown of the data based on race.
Former Penn Admissions Dean Lee Stetson dies at 82
Stetson, who was also a teacher, veteran, and college consultant, served as Penn's dean of admissions from 1981 until his retirement in 2007.
Choosing Penn: Four incoming first years reflect on domestic, international college applications
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with two international and two domestic students who applied to universities abroad and in the United States to understand the differences in application processes and why all four chose Penn.
Penn hosts College Horizons preparatory program to support Native American high school students
Nearly 100 students from 19 states representing 33 Tribal Nations, Alaska Native Villages, and Hawaiian islands participated in the weeklong program.
Waitlist admit rate drops 72% while Penn updates admissions considerations, new data reveals
The University reported in-state acceptance rates for the first time, and the Common Data Set appears to indicate changes in the “relative importance” of factors influencing admissions decisions.
Penn announces 5.4% acceptance rate for Class of 2028, most selective year on record
Out of a pool of 65,235 applicants, 3,508 students were admitted, resulting in an acceptance rate of 5.4%.
The Graduation Issue 2024: 2020-21 Year in Review
The year featured the 2020 presidential election between two Penn affiliates, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and several admissions-related records.
The Graduation Issue 2024: 2021-2022 Year in Review
The 2021-2022 academic year included various changes to Penn's policies for the COVID-19 pandemic, administrative changes, and several controversies.
Quaker Days welcomes over 1,400 admitted Class of 2028 students to campus for all-day programming
Programming this year featured an opening ceremony at Irvine Auditorium, a student life fair on Locust Walk, campus tours hosted by the Kite and Key Society, and panels directed towards specific schools and dual-degree programs.
Five members of Regular Decision Class of 2028 discuss backgrounds, interests, and ‘why Penn’
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with five students from the Regular Decision Class of 2028 to learn about their backgrounds, interests, and what led them to commit to Penn.
Penn releases regular decision results for Class of 2028 after another record-breaking cycle
This marks the largest application pool in Penn's history and an increase of more than 10% from last year.