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University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

Philadelphia, PA
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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance Rate25%
Enrolled1793
GMAT requirementNo
Average GMAT733
Median base salary of new grads$175,000

University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) MBA applicants must submit either a GMAT or GRE score to be considered for admission. The program requires two letters of recommendation. Among students accepted last year, the average GMAT score was 733, and the acceptance rate was 25%. English language proficiency scores are not required for international applicants. The median base salary for Wharton MBA graduates is $175,000.

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Executive MBA Overview

Graduation rate, 2020-2394%
One-year retention rate, 2022-2397%
Acceptance rate, 2023-2467%
Size of 2022–2023 graduating class226
Total approximate cost230100
Standardized testing required?Yes
Yield, 2023–2488%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants8.0
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants13.0

The Wharton MBA for Executives at the University of Pennsylvania offers three formats: in-person classes in Philadelphia, in San Francisco, and a hybrid option through the WAVE Global Classroom. To apply, applicants need to submit a GMAT, Executive Assessment, or GRE results and a letter of recommendation. Applicants should also have at least eight years of work experience. After graduating, students report a median base salary of about $256,500 four months post-graduation. The application deadlines for fall enrollment are October 11 and January 11.

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