The Wharton Class of 2027 comprises 888 enrolled students, modestly up from 866 in 2026 and 874 in 2025.
Applications rose to 7,613, increasing from 7,322 in 2026 and 6,194 in 2025, indicating steady interest in the program even through uncertain global and economic conditions.
Average GMAT Score Climbed
The average GMAT score for matriculants climbed to 735 (from 732 in 2026 and 728 in 2025), and average undergraduate GPA remained at 3.7, up from 3.6 in 2025 and equal to 2026.
On these academic metrics, the 2027 class looks slightly stronger than prior cohorts.
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Women Representation Fell
Two demographic numbers, however, stand out sharply: women now make up 44% of the class, down from 47% in 2026 and 50% in 2025. At the same time, the share of international students dropped to 26%, down from 31% in both previous cycles.
International Enrolment Suffered
The decline in international enrolment mirrors a broad nationwide drop: an industry-wide report counts a 17% fall in new international student enrollments across U.S. colleges in 2025-26, largely linked to stricter visa regimes, longer processing delays, and increased denials.
Given this environment, Wharton’s reduced international share aligns with national trends rather than a school-specific policy change.
| Class Profile | Class of 2025 | Class of 2026 | Class of 2027 |
| Application Volume | 6194 | 7322 | 7613 |
| Enrolled | 874 | 866 | 888 |
| Work Experience (Average) | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| GMAT Score (Average) | 728 | 732 | 735 |
| GPA (Average) | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| % Women | 50% | 47% | 44% |
| % International Students | 31% | 31% | 26% |
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Essay 1: Two short-form questions
What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)
What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)
Essay 2: Long-form essay: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to add meaningful value to the Wharton community? (350 words)
