University of Pennsylvania accommodations are highly preferred by students, with many choosing to live on campus due to the convenience it provides in adapting to UPenn's culture. On-campus living offers both social and educational benefits, while off-campus housing is favored for its recreational opportunities. The university's urban campus includes 13 college houses where undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and staff coexist harmoniously to maintain a vibrant cultural atmosphere.

Students can choose to live on campus in singles, doubles, triples, quads, dormitories, and suites at the University of Pennsylvania. The average cost of living on campus ranges from 11,754 to 15,418 USD (9.72 lakhs to 12.75 lakhs INR). The average cost of living off campus is around 10,054 USD (8.31 lakhs INR). Before taking admission to the University of Pennsylvania, international students should check out the housing facilities.

University of Pennsylvania Accommodations: College Houses

Penn's residential system consists of 13 undergraduate College Houses, which house approximately 5,500 undergraduates on campus. Each College House offers unique room types, amenities, and communities to cater to diverse student preferences.

There are a variety of architectural styles from modern 24-story highrises with 800 residents to 4-story brick houses consisting of 170 residents. The students pursuing courses at the University of Pennsylvania are allowed to change their rooms 3 times a year. Here’s a list of a few advantages of college houses:

  • Each of the college houses has a faculty director and a few fellows, a house coordinator, a house director, graduate associates (GA), a few student residential advisors (RA), a number of student technology assistants, and many student managers in key positions.
  • Every house has its unique vision and tradition, however, the amenities provided in each house are the same as others.
  • The students enjoy over 40 specialized ‘theme floors’, also called the Program Communities where the students could live in small personalized communities.
  • The community is supportive, with personal support from GA, RA, and involvement of the faculty in credit courses, workshops, and free in-house assistance in chemistry, mathematics, and economics. There are information centers that offer personal assistance, vacuum, tokens, etc.
  • Lease flexibility is offered with no commitment to a 12-month lease and no security deposit is required.
  • No charge for utility, internet bills, secured wifi, and cable TV is taken.
  • The residents can take furniture for rent and have suitable lockout services.
  • In-house cafes, dining halls, and convenience stores are available. Informal events and dinners often take place every night.

University of Pennsylvania Accommodations: First-Year College Houses

For the 2022-2023 academic year, first-year students can choose their College House preferences from any of the available First-Year or Four-Year College Houses, with all rooms priced at 11,754 USD (9.72 lakhs INR). First-Year Houses are purposefully created to provide an environment tailored to the needs of students who are living on campus for the first time, offering a space where they can be among peers in comparable situations.

College House Room Types/Halls Amenities
Fisher Hassenfeld College House Single, Double, Triple rooms | Dormitory style living with community bathrooms Library, 3 seminar rooms, computer lab, 2 music practice rooms, pool table, 4 lounges, fitness room
Hill College House Single or Double rooms | Dormitory style living with community bathrooms In-house dining facility, private dining room, elevator, computer lab, large screen TVs, outdoor terrace, game room, music practice room, communal kitchens, lounges, study rooms, fitness room
Kings Court English College House Single or Double rooms | Dormitory style living with community bathrooms Library, class of 1972 computer lab, Bluestone Courtyard, Class of 1938 Media Room, rooftop terrace, seminar room, snack shop, game room, music room, rooftop lounge, kitchen, elevator, study space
Lauder College House Doubles to six-person suites | Spacious suite style rooms with private bedrooms and baths Lounges on each floor, private courtyard, green roofs, music rooms, seminar rooms, multimedia room, in-house dining hall, meditation room, fitness room
Riepe College House Single or Double rooms | Dormitory style living with community bathrooms Laundry room, study space, 3 seminar rooms, computer lab, 2 music practice rooms, 3 lounges, fitness room
Ware College House Single, Double, Triple rooms | Dormitory style living with community bathrooms Library, seminar room, computer lab, elevator, music practice room, Memorial Tower Lounge with kitchen, Friedman Fitness Center, in-house dining, 7 lounges, conference room

University of Pennsylvania Accommodations: Four-Year College Houses

Choosing a Four-Year House may be the ideal option for students who desire the chance to build relationships with upperclassmen, with whom they can learn and develop throughout their tenure at Penn.

College House Halls Room types Amenities Room Rate (USD) Room Rate (INR)
Gregory College House Class of 1925 Single, double, and quad rooms | Suite-style rooms with private bathrooms Kitchen, social space, group study room, film screening room, yoga room, laundry room, piano, TV, pool table, greenhouse 11,754  9.72 lakhs 
Van Pelt Manor
Stouffer College House Mayer Hall Apartment-style rooms with private bathroom and kitchen Computer room , conference room, fitness room, laundry rooms, lounges 15,418 12.75 lakhs 
Stouffer Hall (closed for renovation) 11,754 9.72 lakhs 
W.E.B Du Bois House - Single, double, triple, and quad rooms | Suite-style rooms with private bathrooms Community Kitchen, multipurpose space, recreation room, film screening room, library, laundry room,  11,754 9.72 lakhs 

University of Pennsylvania Accommodations: Upperclass College Houses

The upperclass students can continue their sense of community developed during their first year with apartment-style living in the high-rises.

College House Room types Amenities Room Rate (USD) Room Rate (INR)
College House at the Radian Single to 4 bedroom apartments | Apartment-style rooms 24-Hour Fitness Center, 2-Story City View Clubroom, Outdoor Dining Terrace, and Courtyard Study Rooms 15,418 12.75 lakhs
Gutmann College House 430-bed residential building Multipurpose Room, Coffee Bar, Campus Green, 1 Common Living Room, 1 Tinker Space, 2 Seminar Rooms, 1 Fitness Room, 1 Meditation Room, 2 Music Practice Rooms, 8 Club Rooms With Kitchen, Laundry Room, Dining Cafe 11,754 9.72 lakhs 
Harnwell College House Single to 4 bedroom apartments | Apartment-style rooms with private bathrooms Computer Room, Dance Studio, 12 Laundry Rooms (Even Floors), 24 Lounges (One Per Floor), 2 Music Practice Rooms, Seminar Room, 2 Study Rooms 15,418 12.75 lakhs
Harrison College House Single to 4 bedroom apartments | Apartment-style rooms with private bathrooms Game And Resource Room, Computer Room, Fitness Room, Library, 12 Laundry Rooms (Even Floors), 24 Lounges (1 Per Floor), 2 Music Practice Rooms, Seminar Room, 2 Study Rooms 15,418 12.75 lakhs
Rodin College House Single to 4 bedroom apartments | Apartment-style rooms with private bathrooms Resource Room, Computer Room, Movie Screening Room, Game Room, 12 Laundry Rooms (Even Floors), 24 Lounges (1 Per Floor), 2 Music Practice Rooms, 2 Seminar Rooms 15,418 12.75 lakhs

Note: All the apartments in Gregory, Du Bois, Lauder, Rodin, Harnwell, Mayer, Harrison and New College House West are provided with private bathroom facilities.

University of Pennsylvania Accommodations: Graduate Housing

The graduate students can request for housing in the Sansom Place. The room rents are billed on a monthly schedule. The occupancy terms in the Sansom Place is August 27, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The international students with a visa to study in the USA can confirm their places here. Here is a table explaining the room rents based on the room types:

Room Type Monthly Rent in USD INR Equivalent of Rent
Single Room (1 BR/Shared Bath) 1,117 92,000
Triple (3BR/Bath) 1,117 92,000
Double (2 BR/KIT/Bath) 1,242 1 lakh
Single Apartment (1 BR/LR/KIT/Bath) 1,864 1.5 lakhs
Graduate Plus Other (1 BR-Queen bed/LR/KIT/Bath) 1,988 1.6 lakhs

In preparation for the academic year 2023-2024, the Greystar Group is now completing a recent renovation of Penn's Sansom Place East, now called The Accolade, and new apartments will be available in the area.

University of Pennsylvania Accommodations: Off-Campus Housing

The off-campus housing available around the University of Pennsylvania approximately ranges between 800 USD (60,000 INR) to 3,200 USD (2,40,000 INR). The rooms are mostly studio or 1,2,3 bed with a bathroom, kitchenette or kitchen, and a living room.

For more information about the off-campus housing, the students can refer to the off-campus housing page of the university website.

The College Houses of the UPenn are welcoming and pleasant to study with peace of mind. Staying in the University of Pennsylvania hostels are one of the main objectives of the students who visit the country for educational purposes.