How to Get Into Wharton School (UPenn) MBA

Wharton School (UPenn) MBA admissions: GMAT median 733, GRE median 328, 18% acceptance rate. Score requirements, deadlines, and admission tips for 2026.

Score Requirements

GMAT Median: 733 (range: 703-763)
GRE Median: 328 (range: 320-336)
IELTS Minimum: 7.5
TOEFL Minimum: 110
Duolingo Minimum: 135

Class Profile

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Class Size: 916
US News 2026 Rank: #3

Cost & Career Outcomes

Tuition (per year): $87,370
Two-Year Tuition: $174,740
Average Starting Salary: $175,000
Employed within 3 Months: 96%
International Students: 33%
Joint Degrees: JD/MBA, Lauder MBA/MA, MBA/MA International Studies

Two-year sticker tuition at Wharton is $174,740 before living costs and merit aid. Graduates earn an average starting salary of $175,000, with 96% employed within three months of graduation.

Source: Wharton employment report

Is Your Score Enough?

Sources

Tuition, salary, and employment data: Wharton School (UPenn) employment report

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