MBA in Business Administration

Class Profile

Class Size

874

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

5 Years

Diversity

International:

5%

Others:

5%

New Jersey:

15%

New York:

10%

Pennsylvania:

65%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,75,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

IBM

Microsoft

Bank of America

Morgan Stanley

BlackRock

Cisco

Apple

Adobe

Credit Suisse

American Express

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$1,72,740 / year

Overall Cost

$1,98,768 / year

FAQs

• I already have MBA. Can I apply for MBA in Wharton?

  

  Yes. We do not exclude candidates who have an MBA or any other graduate degree. You should, however, fully explain your reasons for pursuing a second MBA in your application.

• What is the minimum requirements to apply to apply to Wharton MBA program?

  

  The minimum requirements to apply to the MBA program include: Completion of an undergraduate program in an accredited U.S. college or its equivalent in another country. Results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Submission of the Wharton application. Results of an English Language Test (TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS) unless you have earned an undergraduate or Master’s degree in an English-speaking country or from an institution in which English is the language of instruction. To waive an English language test, you must include a letter requesting the waiver in your application AND documentation that your education was in English. For more information on the application process, go to the Admissions Requirements page.

• Can I apply with 3 years Undergraduate degree?

  

  Several universities around the world offer three year undergraduate programs. If you have received a Bachelor’s degree upon completion of such a program, you are eligible to apply to the Wharton MBA program.

• What is the average TOEFL score?

  

  The average TOEFL score for those students in the Class of 2022 who were required to take it was 115 . We keep TOEFL scores submitted within the previous two years or as long as they are valid (two years from the test date). If you studied at an English speaking institution please request a TOEFL waiver in our application as your TOEFL score is waived. If we cannot locate your official report, we will verify it with ETS. For more information, go to https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/mba-application-requirements/

• Do I need an interview?

  

  We interview by invitation only. After we review the completed application, we select candidates for interviews. No candidate is admitted without an interview.

• Is GRE/GMAT require for the application?

  

  The GMAT and GRE tests are offered year round in testing centers and as an at-home option. You should register for a test at least one month before you plan to take it. You must complete the GMAT or GRE before we can process your application. We recommend that you take your test no later than 2 weeks prior to the application deadline. This will ensure that you are able to submit your application with all scores. Scores are valid for five years after the test date. Test codes for the Wharton MBA Program are: GMAT: G56-97-73 GRE: 6802 Please note: We will be accepting scores from the GMAT Focus when this newly released version replaces the legacy GMAT on January 31, 2024. We will not be accepting the GMAT Focus from the intervening period of approximately 15 weeks between its release in October 2023 and its merger with the legacy GMAT at the end of January 2024.

• When is the application deadline?

  

  Wharton offers three rounds of admissions. To determine which is the best round for you, please visit the Application Deadlines page. We encourage all applicants to apply in the year preceding their start at Wharton. Our general policy is not to grant deferrals. All requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis.