University of Pennsylvania
- United States
- Founded 1740
Overview
The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Chartered in 1755 by its first president Benjamin Franklin, who advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service, it is one of nine colonial colleges in the country.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1740Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | PhiladelphiaSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 24,699 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | upenn.edu (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Donald Trump (opens in a new tab)President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Elon Musk (opens in a new tab)American businessman (born 1971)
- Noam Chomsky (opens in a new tab)American linguist and activist (born 1928)
- Warren Buffett (opens in a new tab)American investor, entrepreneur and businessman
- William Henry Harrison (opens in a new tab)president of the United States in 1841 (1773–1841)
- Ezra Pound (opens in a new tab)American poet and critic (1885–1972)
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