University of Pennsylvania is an urban ivy. Located within Philadelphia, UPenn truly allows students to receive a top notch liberal arts education while also taking advantage of the thriving heart of Philly. The campus community is strong and the school leans environmentally. The stellar business school draws many students. Students tend to be wealthy.

A note on the schools featured here: Since so many students are drawn to UPenn for Wharton Business School, we have chosen to feature schools that match that aspect of the school. If you are not interested in Wharton, we recommend you check out the Urban Liberal Arts Colleges page, as well as the schools featured under Columbia, Brown, and Yale.