University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

Philadelphia, PA

Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	226
Graduation rate, 2020-23	94%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	97%
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	67%
Total approximate cost	230100
Standardized testing required?	Yes
Yield, 2023–24	88%
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	8.0
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	13.0

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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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	20%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$84,830
Median GMAT	740

The Wharton School's MBA program aims to equip students with the skills to be "conscientious, globally aware, and effective" leaders. Students may choose from 21 different concentrations to focus, including diversity, equity, & inclusion, statistics, and real estate. The average student has about five years of work experience, and about 71 students are seated in each core course. To join the program, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation as well as results from the GMAT or GRE. International students must submit proof of English proficiency via the TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo exam. The application process takes place over three rounds, with the last deadline being April 3. The program has a $275 application fee.

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Traditional MBA — Sustainability Overview

Acceptance rate	20%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$84,830
Median GMAT	740

The Wharton School's MBA program aims to equip students with the skills to be "conscientious, globally aware, and effective" leaders. Students can choose from 21 different concentrations, including diversity, equity, & inclusion, statistics, and real estate. The average student has about five years of work experience, and core courses have about 71 students. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and GMAT or GRE results. International students need to provide proof of English proficiency via TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo exam. The application process has three rounds, with the final deadline on April 3. The program charges a $275 application fee. The University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) is ranked No. 4 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in environmental, social, and governance factors for business.

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Traditional MBA — Healthcare Management Overview

Acceptance rate	20%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$84,830
Median GMAT	740

The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School seeks to turn students into "conscientious, globally aware, and effective" leaders. To join the program, applicants must submit two letters of recommendation as well as results from the GMAT or GRE. International students must submit proof of English proficiency via the TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo exam. The application process takes place over three rounds, with the last deadline being April 3. The program has a $275 application fee. Wharton is ranked No. 4 on Fortune's flagship best MBA list and offers a concentration in healthcare management.

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