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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Philadelphia, PA. Operating on a semester system.

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Philadelphia, PA
25K+ students
@upenn.edu

25K+

Total Enrollment

Liberal Arts College

Institution Type

40

Housing Buildings

Life in Philadelphia for University of Pennsylvania Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Philadelphia.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,400

Cost of Living Index

102

Student Population

200,000

City Transportation

Walkability

89

Bikeability

71

Public Transit

SEPTA, PATCO Speedline

Nearest Airports

Philadelphia International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

56.2°F

Avg Snowfall

23.1 in

Data sources: 2026 projections based on U.S. Census Bureau data and World Population Review estimates

Campus Operations Snapshot

Dining Locations

1920 Commons

open

3800 Locust Walk

All-you-care-to-eat, weekend brunch, Green2Go, made-to-order options, salad bar, pizzas, grill, vegan/vegetarian options. Closed Mondays.

Hill House

open

3620 Locust Walk

All-you-care-to-eat, weekend brunch, Jain options, Green2Go, made-to-order options, food hall style.

Lauder College House

open

3730 Walnut Street

All-you-care-to-eat, Green2Go, restaurant-style with chef-curated featured entree. Closed Mondays.

Quaker Kitchen

open

Gutmann College House

One swipe, unique menus, reservations via Penn Mobile app, culinary sessions.

Falk Dining Commons

open

Steinhardt Hall, 39th and Locust Walk

Glatt kosher, lunch and dinner Mon-Fri, Sabbath dinner Friday (reservations encouraged), accepts swipes, Dining Dollars, PennCash.

Houston Market

open

Houston Hall basement

Eight stations, accepts swipes and Dining Dollars, mobile ordering via Penn Eats.

Gourmet Grocer

open

1920 Commons building

Quick snacks and prepared foods, accepts Dining Dollars.

Starbucks

open

1920 Commons building

Coffee and quick service, accepts Dining Dollars.

Student Facilities

Graduate Student Center

09:00-19:00 • Penn Campus

Services: common_room, study_rooms, meeting_rooms

David Pottruck Health & Fitness Center

Penn Campus

Services: fitness_center, gym, pool

Ott Center for Track & Field

06:00-20:30 • River Fields Road

Services: track_training, public_memberships

Sheerr Pool

Penn Campus

Services: open_swim

Fox Fitness Center

Penn Campus

Services: fitness_center

Parking and Transit

Walnut 40 Garage

garage • limited

Located at 40th and Walnut St. FY26 everyday permit: $250/month. High demand with most permits on wait list.

Walnut 38 Garage

garage • limited

Located at 38th and Walnut St. FY26 everyday permit: $250/month. Central location near Wharton School and Annenberg Center.

Walnut 32 Garage

garage • limited

Entrance off Chestnut and 32nd St. FY26 everyday permit: $250/month.

Chestnut 34 Garage

garage • limited

Located at 34th St near corner of Ludlow St. FY26 everyday permit: $250/month.

Penn Park Lot

surface • limited

Located at 31st and Lower Walnut St. FY26 everyday permit: $238/month. Near athletic facilities.

Penn Museum Garage

garage

Visitor parking available. Located near southern part of campus near museum complex and athletic facilities.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of Pennsylvania

Urgent Announcement: Tuition Increase Approved

The Board of Trustees has approved a 3.9% tuition increase for the 2026-27 academic year.

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Almanac Reports New Appointments

Colleen O’Neill appointed VP for finance, and new master's programs approved.

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Erika Enk Joins Wellness at Penn

New assistant director for student wellness initiatives.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of Pennsylvania

The Environmental Impact of Literature

Room 330, Fisher-Bennett Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Lecture by Matthew Schneider-Mayerson from Rice University on the environmental impact of literature.

Animal Contestations: The Wild World of Sumerian Art

Room 113, Jaffe Building, Philadelphia, PA

Lecture by David Mulder from the History of Art department exploring the wild world of Sumerian art.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Pennsylvania

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

Showing 24 of 38 known dorm and housing options.

36th Street, 20 South

Accolade on Chestnut

Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom

Class of 1925 (Gregory College House)

Room types: single, double

College House at The Radian

Du Bois College House

Room types: single, double

Du Bois College House, W.E.B.

East Halls

Room types: single, double

Eastview Terrace

Room types: single, double

Evo at Cira Center South

Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom

Fisher College House

Room types: single, double, suite

Fisher Hassenfeld College House

Capacity: 301

Room types: single, double, triple

Gregory College House (Class of 1925)

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double, suite

Gutmann College House

Room types: single, double, suite

Harnwell College House

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double, suite

Harrison College House

Capacity: 150

Room types: suite, double, single

Hill College House

Capacity: 489

Room types: single, double

Kings Court / English College House

Capacity: 167

Room types: single, double

Kings Court English College House

Capacity: 167

Room types: single, double

Lauder College House

Capacity: 243

Room types: double, triple, quad, five-room suite, six-room suite

Mayer (Stouffer) College House

Room types: single, double, suite

Mayer Residence Hall (Stouffer College House)

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double

Nittany Apartments

Room types: apartment

North Halls

Room types: suite

Pollock Housing Area

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@upenn.edu

Official Website

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Current Term: Spring Term 2026

Start: January 14, 2026

End: May 18, 2026

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