The University of Pennsylvania is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. U of Penn. is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. and is also a member of the Ivy League and is one of the Colonial Colleges.
At the University of Pennsylvania, you'll find a historic, Ivy League school with highly selective admissions and a history of innovation in interdisciplinary education and scholarship. You'll also find a picturesque campus amidst a dynamic city and a world-class research institution.
Penn carries on the principles and spirit of its founder, Benjamin Franklin: entrepreneurship, innovation, invention, outreach, and a pragmatic love of knowledge. Franklin's practical outlook has remained a driving force in the university's development.
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