The University of Pennsylvania is a mid-sized research university with approximately 24,000 students, making it smaller than many large state universities but larger than typical liberal arts colleges. UPenn's undergraduate enrollment is around 10,000 students, while its graduate and professional schools account for the remainder. By Ivy League standards, it's actually one of the larger members, though not the largest. The university's physical footprint in Philadelphia's West Philadelphia neighborhood is relatively compact compared to sprawling state institutions, which can create an intimate campus feel despite the substantial student population. UPenn operates multiple schools—including the Wharton School of Business, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Arts and Sciences, and several graduate and professional schools—which contributes to its size and research output. Whether it feels "big" depends on comparison: it's significantly larger than small colleges with 2,000–5,000 students, but considerably smaller than state flagships like University of Michigan or UC Berkeley, which often exceed 40,000 students. For most practical purposes, UPenn is considered a large university in absolute terms, though not exceptionally large within the higher education landscape.