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    Master of City Planning (MCP)

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    Philadelphia, USMCPIn-person2 years
    $126,616.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    43%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    61
    Cohort
    students
    18
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania is a 18-credit, 2-year, in-person MCP program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $126,616.

    About the program

    The program requires 18 course units including core courses in planning history, quantitative methods, urban economics or law, spatial analysis, and studios focused on real community planning problems in Philadelphia and advanced challenges. Students choose one of six concentrations such as housing, land use, or urban design, and complete a non-credit internship.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 14, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    not_used
    Min 160 Verbal, 148 Quantitative, 4.5 Analytical Writing (preferred)
    V 160 · Q 148
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 total and a minimum of 25 in each section
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7 overall band score and a minimum of 7 on each section

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $72,500.00
    Avg starting salary
    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania is $126,616 across 18 required credits.
    Is Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania online or in-person?
    Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania take to complete?
    Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania is structured around 2 years and 18 credits.
    How competitive is Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania?
    Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania reports an acceptance rate of approximately 43%.
    How large is the Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania cohort?
    Master of City Planning (MCP) at University of Pennsylvania typically enrolls around 61 students per cohort.