The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious business schools in the world. Known for its rigorous finance curriculum and extensive alumni network, Wharton consistently ranks at the top of MBA rankings. The school offers unparalleled access to Wall Street and a collaborative learning environment.
With a class size of 918 students, Wharton offers a large, diverse cohort with extensive networking opportunities. The program's 19.2% acceptance rate makes it a highly competitive program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $248,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 631% after accounting for two years of tuition at $84,830 per year.
How Wharton ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2 | #3 | #2 | #2 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how Wharton's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | #2▼ 1 |
| 2025 | #1▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #2▼ 1 |
| 2023 | #1▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #2▼ 1 |
| 2021 | #1— |
| 2020 | #1— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #3▼ 1 |
| 2024 | #2▼ 1 |
| 2023 | #1▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #2▼ 1 |
| 2021 | #1▲ 2 |
| 2020 | #3— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #2▼ 1 |
| 2022 | #1▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #2— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #2▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #3▼ 1 |
| 2023 | #2▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #3▼ 1 |
| 2021 | #2▼ 1 |
| 2020 | #1— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.