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University of Pennsylvania
About
The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. One of nine colonial colleges, it was chartered in 1755 through the efforts of founder and first president Benjamin Franklin, who had advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 112 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 22,422
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 6.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 26%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 19,456
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
45 subjectsQS
49 subjectsUS News
38 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 8 | 84.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | =10 | 87.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 11 | 86.0 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 12 | 82.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 13 | 84.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 14 | 81.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 17 | 89.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 31 | 80.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 34 | 77.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | =36 | 67.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 39 | 81.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Pennsylvania?
University of Pennsylvania's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 15, THE Rank 14, ARWU Rank 14, US News Rank 15.
When was University of Pennsylvania founded?
University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1740.
What are the top subjects at University of Pennsylvania?
Top subjects at University of Pennsylvania include: Nursing, Human Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Statistics & Operational Research, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is University of Pennsylvania located?
University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, United States.