Fact check: What degree did Trump receive from Wharton and what was his area of concentration?

1. Summary of the results

Donald Trump received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 ^{[1] [2]}. He transferred to Wharton as a junior after completing two years at Fordham University ^{[1] [2]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual details are missing from the original question:

• Trump's academic performance was notably unremarkable, with sources indicating he maintained approximately a 2.5 GPA, commonly known as a "Gentleman's C" ^[3]
• He did not graduate with any honors, as evidenced by his absence from the honors list in the commencement program ^[4]
• Trump was reportedly not particularly engaged academically and was rarely remembered by his classmates ^[4]
• At least one professor was quoted as calling him "the dumbest goddamn student I ever had" ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several common misconceptions need to be addressed:

• There's a common misunderstanding that Trump received an MBA from Wharton, when in fact he only completed an undergraduate degree ^[1]
• Trump has previously claimed he graduated "first in his class," but multiple sources confirm this is false ^{[5] [3]}

The original question's simplicity could lead to an incomplete understanding of Trump's academic career. While the basic facts about his degree are straightforward, the full context of his academic performance and experience at Wharton provides a more complete picture. This context is particularly relevant given that Trump has frequently cited his Wharton education as evidence of his intellectual capabilities, while the available evidence suggests his academic performance was average at best.