Class Profile
Our community is shaped by our students, making it a dynamic learning environment. Below is a snapshot of the Wharton MBA Class of 2017. Take a second to get to know them – and if you want to know more, come and visit us on campus.
Wharton MBA Class of 2017
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Previous Industry Experience
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Class Ranges & Averages
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Class of 2017
Applications | 6,590 |
Students Enrolled | 861 |
Female | 43% |
U.S. Students of Color* | 30% |
Students born outside of the U.S. | 32% |
Countries represented | 73 |
JD/MBA Students | 20 |
Lauder Students | 74 |
Health Care Management Students | 78 |
Years of Work Experience | 5 |
GMAT Score Median | 730 |
GMAT Middle 80% Range | 700-770 |
Previous Industry Experience
Consulting | 23% |
Government/Military/Non Profit | 11% |
Investment Banking | 11% |
Private Equity/Venture Capital | 10% |
Other | 10% |
CPG/Retail/Healthcare/Energy | 10% |
Other Financial Services | 7% |
Investment Management | 6% |
Technology/Internet/E-commerce | 6% |
Media and Entertainment | 4% |
Real Estate | 2% |
Undergraduate Major
Humanities | 42% |
Business | 29% |
STEM | 25% |
Other | 4% |
* Students of African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic-American, Native-American/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian descent, and multiethnic backgrounds.
Note: Profile as of August 14, 2015