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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
43
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
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
1920 Commons
open
3800 Locust Walk
All-you-care-to-eat, salad bar, pizzas, grill, vegan/vegetarian options
Falk at Penn Hillel
open
3465 Sansom Street, Steinhardt Hall
Glatt kosher, all-you-care-to-eat
Lauder College House
open
3620 Locust Walk
All-you-care-to-eat, restaurant-style
Quaker Kitchen
open
Gutmann College House
Reservations via Penn Mobile app, unique menus
Houston Market
open
Houston Hall basement
Eight stations, mobile ordering available
Pret a Manger - MBA Cafe
open
Huntsman Hall
Starbucks
open
1920 Commons building
Gourmet Grocer
open
1920 Commons building
Student Facilities
Pottruck Health and Fitness Center
6:00-22:00 • Pottruck Health and Fitness Center
Services: fitness, gym
Fox Fitness Center
6:00-20:00 • Fox Fitness Center
Services: fitness
Van Pelt Library
Van Pelt Library
Weigle Information Commons
Weigle Information Commons
Graduate Student Center
Graduate Student Center
Services: study rooms, common room
Ott Center for Track & Field
6:00-7:30
Services: track, training
Parking and Transit
Walnut 40 Garage
garage • limited
Located at 40th and Walnut St. Permit-based parking for faculty, staff, and graduate students. FY26 rates range from $47-$250/month depending on permit type.
Walnut 38 Garage
garage • limited
Located at 38th and Walnut St. Central location near Wharton School and Annenberg Center. Permit-based parking.
Walnut 32 Garage
garage • limited
Entrance off Chestnut and 32nd St. Permit-based parking.
Chestnut 34 Garage
garage • limited
Located at 34th St near corner of Ludlow St. Permit-based parking.
Penn Park Lot
surface • limited
Located at 31st and Lower Walnut St. Permit-based parking available for employees and visitors.
Garage3600 Curie Blvd
garage • limited
FY26 rate $250/month or $62.50/week. Available every day.
Penn Museum Garage
garage
Located near southern part of campus. Available for visitor parking. Rates charged by hour with daily maximum.
Campus News
Latest updates from University of Pennsylvania
Weekly Crime Reports
The March 3, 2026 issue of UPenn Almanac includes weekly crime reports detailing recent campus safety incidents. Students are advised to review for awareness of potential risks.
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Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at University of Pennsylvania
Open Rehearsal: Rennie Harris Puremovement
March 11, 2026 at 10:00
Harold Prince Theater, Annenberg Center
Behind-the-scenes look at the creative process ahead of the world premiere of Rennie Harris Puremovement’s commissioned dance work, Losing My Religion.
Men’s Tennis vs. Princeton
March 11, 2026 at 13:00
Hamlin/Hecht Tennis Centers
University of Pennsylvania men's tennis match against Princeton.
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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