Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at University of Pennsylvania.
The University of Pennsylvania requires most undergraduate students to live on campus and provides housing for four years.
First-Year Housing: First-year students are assigned to residence halls by the Housing Office. Most freshmen live in designated residence areas.
Upperclass Housing: Returning students participate in a lottery system for on-campus housing selection each spring. A wide range of residential options are available, including residential colleges and themed communities.
Room Selection: Students participate in a lottery pool and room selection. Both traditional and suite-style housing options are available.
Philadelphia, PA
Private Research University
23,265 total students
14 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison College House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Harnwell College House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Graduate Housing — The Quad | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Fisher Hassenfeld College House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Hill College House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Kings Court English College House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Riepe College House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ware College House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Lauder College House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Du Bois College House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Gregory College House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Gutmann College House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Rodin College House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Stouffer College House | — | — | — | 0 |
Year-specific advice for University of Pennsylvania dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:
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