ISSS Statistics 

ISSS… by the Numbers

The infographics provided below outline the depth and breadth of services offered by the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office of the University of Pennsylvania to the community of international students and scholars whose non-immigrant status is under Penn immigration sponsorship. 

11,385

Academic Year 2026 International Student and Scholar Population
*Includes E-3, H-1B, O-1, & TN
(As of July 16, 2025)

6,675

International Student Population for Academic Year 2026  

2,620

International OPT/STEM OPT Population for Academic Year 2026  

949

International Scholar Population for Academic Year 2026 

930:1

Current Student to Advisor Ratio

30,550

Eforms Processed by ISSS Staff for Academic Year 2025

3,496

ISSS Advising Appointments for Academic Year 2025

Integration Events & Webinars

69

In-Person Events

For Academic Year 2025

26

Virtual Events & Webinars

For Academic Year 2025

25

Student Leader Meetings

For Academic Year 2025

View the isss event calendar