Penn is need-blind for U.S. students and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants. The Perelman School of Medicine leads in cancer research, neuroscience, and gene therapy. Penn doctors pioneered CAR-T cell therapy for cancer treatment. Home of the first electronic computer (ENIAC) and continuing to drive advances in robotics, AI, and nanotechnology. The Wharton School produces world-class research in finance, management, and entrepreneurship.
Penn is influential in linguistics, law, education reform, and public policy. The Penn Wharton China Center in Beijing strengthens academic and business connections with Asia. Many alumni are global leaders in politics, economics, and culture, making Penn’s network highly influential worldwide. The campus blends Gothic revival buildings with cutting-edge labs and modern dorms.
