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programs/mba/university-of-pennsylvania-wharton-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$246,813
employed at 3mo95.2%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$174,740
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies, lectures, and experiential learning via simulations
Class Profile
class size877
avg age28
avg work experience5 years
women %44%
international %36%
Rankings
FT rank#3
tierI
WSO finance tierS
WSO consulting tierS
Admissions
GMAT Range
720-780
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1September 4, 2024
round2January 3, 2025
round3April 2, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Foundations of Teamwork and LeadershipMarketing ManagementMicroeconomics for ManagersRegression Analysis for ManagersFinancial AccountingManagement CommunicationCorporate Finance
Elective Areas
FinanceManagementMarketingBusiness AnalyticsEntrepreneurship & Innovation
Concentrations
Business AnalyticsFinanceHealth Care ManagementReal EstateStatisticsStrategic ManagementEnvironmental, Social & Governance Factors for Business (ESGB)
Top Recruiters
McKinsey & CompanyBoston Consulting GroupBain & CompanyAmazonGoldman Sachs
Top Industries
ConsultingFinancial ServicesTechnology
Exchange Programs
INSEADLondon Business SchoolHEC ParisIESE Business SchoolStockholm School of Economics
Program Highlights
  • -Global Immersion Program
  • -Leadership Development
  • -Experiential Learning
ROI
total cost$174,740
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Sep 4, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jun 4, 2025 (-455 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 4, 2025 (-425 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 4, 2025 (-425 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 4, 2025 (-394 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 4, 2025 (-363 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
55%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)