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University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania
5.9%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Transfer Admission Overview

Transfer data for UPenn is limited, but highly selective schools generally accept very few transfers. If you're set on UPenn, consider applying as a freshman or exploring articulation agreements at feeder schools.

5.9%
Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to University of Pennsylvania: Step by Step

1
Research Requirements
Check University of Pennsylvania's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.
2
Maintain a Strong GPA
Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.
3
Complete Prerequisites
Take the general education and major prerequisites that University of Pennsylvania expects.
4
Write a Compelling Essay
Explain why you want to transfer and why University of Pennsylvania specifically.
5
Get Strong Recommendations
Ask professors who know your work well.
6
Apply on Time
Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

University of Pennsylvania Transfer FAQs

What is University of Pennsylvania's transfer acceptance rate?
University of Pennsylvania does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 5.9%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.
What GPA do I need to transfer to University of Pennsylvania?
With a 5.9% freshman acceptance rate, University of Pennsylvania typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.7+ with strong A's in transferable coursework. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.
When are University of Pennsylvania transfer application deadlines?
Most US colleges including University of Pennsylvania accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check University of Pennsylvania's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.
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Other Colleges in PA

Swarthmore College
6.9% accept · Swarthmore
Carnegie Mellon University
11.4% accept · Pittsburgh
Haverford College
12.9% accept · Haverford
Villanova University
25.1% accept · Villanova
University of Pittsburgh
49.7% accept · Pittsburgh
Penn State University
54.2% accept · University Park

Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Pennsylvania is not affiliated with DeepColleges.