The Penn Review See other projects related to this listing. About Founded in 1951, The Penn Review is the oldest continuously published literary magazine at the University of Pennsylvania. Devoted to the literary and visual arts, we publish original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual artwork, and feature an innovative blend of emerging and established voices in our publication. Our list of contributors include authors and artists from across the United States and around the globe. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1951 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Penn Review's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingThe Penn Review's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Penn Review's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 10 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @penn_review For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Penn Review Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 371 reports from 288 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 9.6 mean avg | 8.0 median | 71 max days (14.4 std dev) Responses 98.93 % Acceptances: 1.89 % of submissions accepted (19.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.43 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 97.04 % (9.4 avg. days per rejection) | 9.2 % personal, 67.2 % form, 23.6 % unspecified | 0.3 % rewrite requests Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 1.08 % (9.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 14 days. (23.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 14 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 30 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 04:48 UTC (2 hours, 56 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Penn Review Art Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Penn Review Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Penn Review Prose Prizes Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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