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Wharton University of Pennsylvania
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is the business school of the University of Pennsylvania, a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. Founded in 1881, it is widely regarded as the world's first collegiate school of business. Wharton offers undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, doctoral, and executive education programs, and is renowned for its research, finance, entrepreneurship, and data analytics programs. Wharton operates as part of Penn's campus in University City, Philadelphia. Its faculty and alumni include many leaders in business, finance, and public policy. The school emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, global engagement, and innovation, with facilities such as Jon M. Huntsman Hall and Steinberg-Dietrich Hall serving as hubs for teaching and research.
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
10/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
0% placement rate
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Student Life
12,000 students (3,000 international)
Campus: Urban, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Jon M. Huntsman HallSteinberg-Dietrich HallLippincott LibraryLauder-Fischer Graduate CenterStudent Housing
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 11.5%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 11.5%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.78, p25=3.6, p75=3.96 (n=2)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school