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Wharton MBA

Degree awarded by University of Pennsylvania

MBAFull-timeOn-campus
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Duration
20 months, including a 3.5 month summer internship (recommended)
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
January 5, 2027 (Round 2 (2026-27 cycle))
Official program page

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

The Wharton MBA runs 20 months including a recommended summer internship, with classes Monday to Thursday. Year 1 begins in early August.

Intakes
August Source: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
20 months, including a 3.5 month summer internship (recommended) Source: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA3620 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
All applicantsUSD 87,970
Source: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per year2026-2027

Other published fees

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Not verified
Work experience
Class average 5 years (class profile, not a requirement)Average of 5 years; no minimum or maximumSource: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English-language waiver
TOEFL iBT, PTE, IELTS or Duolingo required unless English-language instruction degreeSource: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredTwo short-form questions and one long-form essaySource: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required1 referenceSource: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
RequiredInterviews are by invitation onlySource: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 275Source: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
One accepted test requiredGMAT or GRESource: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other
Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
2027Round 1 (2026-27 cycle)September 8, 2026Source: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsPassed
2027Round 2 (2026-27 cycle)January 5, 2027Source: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
2027Round 3 (2026-27 cycle)March 31, 2027Source: mba.wharton.upenn.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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