University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) Business School Overview
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania offers a wide range of departments and specializations, including: accounting, business analytics, e-commerce, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, general management, health care administration, human resources management, insurance, international business, leadership, marketing, production/operations management, organizational behavior, public policy, real estate, sports business, supply chain management/logistics, quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research, tax, and technology.
Tuition costs are as follows:
- Full-time (in-state and out-of-state): $84,830 per year
- Executive MBA (in-state and out-of-state): $230,100 total program cost
At graduation, 74.6% of full-time program graduates are employed.
At-a-Glance
- School Type: Private
- Enrollment (All Programs): 2,304
- Programs Offered: Full-time MBA, Executive MBA, Specialty Masters
- Location: Philadelphia, PA, 19104
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) 2025 Rankings
Wharton is ranked #1 out of 133 in Best Business Schools, based on performance across key excellence indicators.
Overall Score: 100
- Full-time graduates employed at graduation (two-year average): 77.8%
- Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation (two-year average): 90.4%
MBA Program Rankings
- #1 in Best Business Schools
Business School Specialty Rankings
- #2 in Accounting
- #4 in Business Analytics
- #6 in Entrepreneurship
- #1 in Executive MBA
- #1 in Finance
- Not ranked in Information Systems
- #3 in International
- #3 in Management
- #2 in Marketing
- #7 in Production / Operations
- #1 in Real Estate
- Not ranked in Supply Chain / Logistics
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Admissions
- U.S. Application Deadline: September 4
- Acceptance Rate: 20.5%
- Application Fee: $275
- Test-optional admissions? No
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) Admissions
Application Deadlines:
| Program | U.S. Residents | International |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | 9/4/24, 1/3/25, 4/2/25 | 9/4/24, 1/3/25, 4/2/25 |
Applicants:
- Total Applicants: 7,500
- Accepted (full-time): 1,875
- Enrolled (full-time): 875
- Percent of new entrants providing GMAT scores: [Data Unlocked]
- Average Old GMAT Exam score: [Data Unlocked]
Cost
- Annual Cost (Tuition & Fees – In-State/Out-of-State): $84,830
- Additional Expenses (Food & Housing, Books, Misc.): $38,216
- Total Estimated Cost: $89,500
- Financial Aid Available? Yes
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) Cost
Tuition Breakdown:
- Full-time (in-state & out-of-state): $84,830 per year
- Required fees (full-time): $4,670
- Percentage with debt (full-time MBA program): [Data Unlocked]
- Average indebtedness (full-time MBA program): [Data Unlocked]
Student Population
- Graduate Enrollment: 1,740
- Total Enrollment: 2,304
- Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students: 75%
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) Student Body
Gender Distribution:
- Female: 48.5%
- Male: 51.2%
- Other: 0.8%
Student Body (Full-time):
- International: 30.3%
- White: 29.9%
- Asian: 20.3%
- Black: 7.7%
- Hispanic: 7.2%
- Two or more races: 2.6%
- Unknown: 1.8%
- American Indian: 0.2%
- Pacific Islander: 0%
Academics
Department Concentrations:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- E-commerce
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Ethics
- Finance
- General Management
- Health Care Administration
- Human Resources Management
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) Academics
- Types of MBA programs offered: Full-time traditional two-year, traditional executive MBA
- Departments with highest MBA demand: [Data Unlocked]
- Full-time program academic coursework requires an international trip: [Data Unlocked]
Career & Salary
- Employed at Graduation: 74.6%
- Employed 3 Months After Graduation: 88.2%
- Average Base Salary: $173,273
Base Salary By Occupation
| Occupation | # Reporting Jobs | Average Base Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Operations/Production Jobs | 13 | $160,417 |
| General Management Jobs | 61 | $156,956 |
| Finance/Accounting Jobs | 158 | $178,193 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) Jobs | 1 | N/A |
| Consulting Jobs | 165 | $178,217 |
| Human Resources Jobs | 1 | N/A |
| Other Areas | 17 | $188,088 |
Specialty Master’s Admissions
- U.S. Application Deadline: N/A
- Acceptance Rate: N/A
- Application Fee: $275
- Test-optional admissions (Specialty): No
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) Student
- Specialty Master’s Enrollment: N/A
- International Students (Specialty): N/A
- Gender Distribution (Specialty): N/A
- Student Body (Specialty): N/A
