Philadelphia Campus
Wharton Campus
The Wharton campus in Philadelphia is right on Locust Walk, the brick-lined pedestrian thoroughfare at the heart of the University of Pennsylvania. Jon M. Huntsman Hall is the latest addition to the Wharton campus, a network of buildings located along Locust Walk and around the Wharton quad. The Wharton campus builds close interactions across its many centers and is large enough to offer world-class resources.
Take a Virtual Tour
Can’t make it to campus? Take a Wharton tour from home.
Campus History
Founded in 1740, the University of Pennsylvania is America’s first university and a member of the Ivy League. Penn has a legacy of educational innovation that includes America’s first medical school, first collegiate business school, first university teaching hospital, first journalism program, and first modern liberal arts curriculum. The current campus was established on the western edge of Philadelphia in the 1870s and covers over 300 acres of city landscaping.
- Learn about the University’s Campus History.
- Access the University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
Most Wharton students come from outside the area but quickly become part of a vibrant and close-knit community where making friends comes naturally. Most MBA students live within walking distance of campus to take full advantage of the rich cultural opportunities Philadelphia offers.
Philadelphia, the fifth-largest city in the U.S., is home to more than 1.5 million residents. It offers a wide range of experiences and job opportunities and is small enough to feel like home. With the highest standard of living per dollar of any major city in the Northeast corridor, it provides an exceptional balance of affordability and quality of life.
Visiting Wharton
Tours and information sessions are available year-round and are organized by the respective academic programs:
Directions and Maps
Visit Directions to Penn and Penn’s Facilities & Real Estate Services for directions to Wharton’s Philadelphia campus, campus maps, parking locations, and accessibility and building information.