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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Philadelphia, PA. Operating on a semester system.
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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
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
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring Term 2026
Start: January 14, 2026
End: May 18, 2026
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