Jorge A. Gross, Jr., WG '06
“I applied to other business schools, but in the end, everyone told me it would come down to the people. And it's true: When I met Wharton students and alumni I was immediately sold.”
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Wharton's MBA program is consistently regarded as one of the finest in the world, frequently cited as the most effective in preparing graduates to lead organizations in a global business environment.
Here's what you need to know to apply:
Class of 2010
For the full MBA Class of 2010 profile, visit Class Profile.
| 7,328 | Total Applicants |
| 1,190 | Admitted Applicants |
| 800 | Projected Enrollment |
| 64% | Male |
| 36% | Female |
| 55% | US Citizens |
| 5% | US Permanent Residents |
| 40% | International Students |
Tuition and Fees 2008-2009
Tuition, fees, and living expenses for first-year students are $80,000 for 2008-2009. For more detailed budget and financial aid information, go to Financing Your MBA.
Requirements
For the full list of requirements visit Admissions Requirements.
Application Deadlines 2009-2010
MBA Program
| Application Deadline | Decision Release Date | |
| Round 1 | October 1, 2009 | December 18, 2009 |
| Round 2 | January 5, 2010 | March 26, 2010 |
| Round 3 | March 9, 2010 | May 14, 2010 |
MBA/MA–Lauder Program
| Application Deadline | Decision Release Date | |
| Round 1 | October 1, 2009 | December 18, 2009 |
| Round 2 | January 5, 2010 | March 26, 2010 |
Note: MBA/MA–Lauder program applicants can only apply to one of the first two rounds. MBA submatriculation applicants can only apply for the third round.
To be considered for a round, you must submit a complete application by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of the deadline, including all online materials and mail-in materials. To verify receipt by the deadline, we recommend you use a delivery service that has a tracking capability (e.g., Airborne Express, Federal Express, UPS, or DHL). If you submit an application earlier in a round, which we encourage, you will be able to confirm receipt via your Wharton online account. You will also have more time in which to schedule an interview. (Interviews are by invitation only.) Applications received after the deadline for Round 1 or 2 are rolled to the next round. No applications for Round 3 will be accepted after the deadline.
When To Apply
General guidelines on when to apply are based on your application type.
- First-time applicants. We strongly encourage you to apply in Round 1 or 2. The first two rounds have no significant difference in terms of level of rigor; the third round is more competitive as we will have selected a good portion of the class. However, there will be sufficient room in Round 3 for the strongest of applicants.
- Submatriculants. Wharton undergraduates only are considered submatriculants and should apply in Round 3 so that a more complete academic record is available.
- Reapplicants. We strongly encourage you to apply in Round 1 or 2. For more information, visit Reapplication Procedures.
- International applicants. We advise you to apply in Round 1 or 2 if you need to apply for a student visa in order to study in the U.S. For more information, please visit International Applicants.
- Lauder applicants. Applications are accepted in Rounds 1 and 2 only, to meet the early program start date of May 4, 2010. International Lauder applicants who will need to obtain a visa to study in the U.S. are strongly encouraged to apply in Round 1. For more information, visit the Lauder Program.