Want to study in Pennsylvania University, what should be the bank balance to get a degree here? Understand the complete calculation

University of Pennsylvania: Thousands of Indians are going to apply for admission in the fall intake in America. Many Indian students have also applied to Ivy League universities in the fall intake. The Ivy League consists of eight institutions in total, one of which is the University of Pennsylvania. Indians apply to study here every year, but not everyone gets admission. The reason for this is that the acceptance rate in the university is very low.
However, not just the acceptance rate, the University of Pennsylvania is also known for its expensive fees. Being a top institute, the fees here run into lakhs of rupees, while in some courses the fees reach crores of rupees. It seems impossible to study in this American institute without scholarship. This is the reason why many students also take education loan for admission, so that along with the fees, the living expenses can also be covered.

What is the ranking of the University of Pennsylvania?

Being a prestigious institution in the world, the University of Pennsylvania often remains at the top in many rankings. First of all, let us talk about the QS World University Rankings 2025, in which the university has been ranked 11th worldwide. It has got a score of 90.3 out of 100. The University of Pennsylvania is ranked fifth in the US in the QS rankings. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranked Pennsylvania 14th worldwide and 9th in the US.

How much money do you need to study at the University of Pennsylvania?

Being one of the top universities in America and the world, the cost of education here is also very high. In such a situation, let us know what is the university fees and how much will have to be spent for living and food here. Below are some of the expenses you may incur while studying at university or living in an off-campus apartment:

• Tuition Fees: If you study on campus or without hostel, the tuition fee will be only $68,686.
• living expenses: Hostel expenses can be up to $12,640, while renting an apartment can cost up to $12,564 in a year.
• Pen-book expenses: While studying at the University of Pennsylvania, the cost of living in a hostel or apartment will be only $1,358.
• Food expenses: The cost of food while staying in a hostel will be $6,534, whereas if you stay in an apartment it can be up to $5,796.
• Travel expenses: Stay in a hostel or apartment and travel expenses can be up to $1,062.
• Personal expenses: Students may have personal expenses of up to $2,008 during their studies.

In this way, if someone studies UG by staying in a hostel, his/her total expenses for one year can be up to $ 92,228 (approximately Rs 79.67 lakh). At the same time, the cost of living in an apartment in the city is expected to reach $91,474 (approximately Rs 79 lakh).

Disclaimer: The information given regarding the cost of studying at the University of Pennsylvania is based on an average. Tuition fees for some courses may be higher.