University of Pennsylvania
Top State Level Public Record
Editorial estimate, not verified fact — DisclaimerPrivate Ivy League research university
Data Confidence: 84% · Sources: 5 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026
- Assets Under Control ▲
- $44.2B
- Reach ▲
- 5.0M people
- Power ▲
- The university commands over $44 billion in total institutional assets and a $24.8 billion endowment while deploying more than $2.1 billion annually in research expenditures across healthcare and technology.
- Influence ▲
- Penn shapes global finance through the Wharton School's alumni and research, advances global public health through discoveries like mRNA technology at its medical center, and influences policy through its research institutes.
- Network ▲
- Its network encompasses over 300,000 living alumni, top-tier global research partnerships, and deep funding ties with federal agencies and multinational corporations.
- Legacy ▲
- Founded in 1740, Penn established North America's first university medical school in 1765 and the world's first collegiate business school in 1881.
- Trajectory ▲
- Stable — first assessment on record.
About
The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin. It comprises 16 academic schools across undergraduate, graduate, and professional divisions, including the Wharton School and the Perelman School of Medicine. Penn manages a $24.8 billion endowment and generates more than $2.1 billion in annual research expenditures.
Known For
An Ivy League research institution founded by Benjamin Franklin, renowned for the Wharton School, Penn Medicine, and foundational contributions to mRNA vaccine technology.
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