Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
Ithaca, United States - Founded 1946
The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell runs a two-year residential MBA in Ithaca, NY, and the one-year Johnson Cornell Tech MBA in New York City. The Two-Year MBA Class of 2027 enrolled 276 students with a median GMAT of 710 (classic GMAT, 200-800 scale) and a median undergraduate GPA of 3.4; 42% are of international origin, from 34 countries. Of the 285 graduates in the Class of 2025, 85% received a full-time offer within three months of graduation, and the median base salary was $175,000.
Class size
276
Median GMAT
710
Median salary
$175,000
- #15 Financial Times Global MBA 2026
- #9 (tie) Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2026-27 (US)
- #15 U.S. News Best Business Schools 2026
Class profile
Applications
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Avg GPA
-
GMAT range
-
Intl students
42%
Women
38%
Avg work exp
5.3 yrs
Avg age
29
GRE accepted
Yes
Employment
Median base salary
$175,000
Signing bonus
-
Placement (3 mo)
83%
Offers at grad
-
Changed industry
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Changed function
-
Top employers
| Industry | % of class |
|---|---|
| Financial services | 41% |
| Consulting | 28% |
| Technology & Telecommunications | 11% |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 5% |
| Healthcare/Medical Services/Pharmaceuticals | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Energy/Utilities | 2% |
| Other | 8% |
Programs
| Type | Program | Duration | Format | Tuition | Class size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time MBA | Two-Year MBA | 24 months | Full-time, on-campus (Ithaca, NY) | $88,934 (2026-27 academic year) | 276 |
| Early-career | Cornell MBA Future Leaders Program | Enroll after 3 to 5 years of work | Admission in the final year of study; Two-Year MBA in Ithaca after three to five years of work | Two-Year MBA tuition at enrollment | - |
| Full-time MBA | Johnson Cornell Tech MBA | 12 months | Full-time, on-campus (Cornell Tech, NYC) | See program page | - |
| Early-career | Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Future Tech Leaders Program | Enroll after 3 to 5 years of work | Admission in the final year of study; one-year MBA at Cornell Tech in New York City after three to five years of work | Johnson Cornell Tech MBA tuition at enrollment | - |
| Executive MBA | Executive MBA | 22 months | Every other weekend (in person in NYC or virtual) | See program page | - |
| PhD | Ph.D. in Management | - | Full-time, on-campus (Ithaca, NY) | Tuition waiver and stipend | - |
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Admissions
| Round | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 17, 2026 | December 9, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 5, 2027 | March 26, 2027 |
| Round 3 | April 6, 2027 | May 21, 2027 |
Application fee
$250
Tuition
$88,934 (2026-27 academic year)
Total cost
$127,278 estimated cost of attendance (2026-27 academic year)
Interview
By invitation only, after a preliminary review of the application. Held in person in Ithaca or via Zoom. Conducted by the Admissions Team, MBA programs professional staff, and/or trained second-year students in the Johnson Admissions Group. An interview is required for an offer of admission to the Two-Year MBA.
English test
Required
Deferral
Considered case by case; typically granted for health or medical emergency, military service, or a Cornell dual degree with a delayed MBA start. Typically not granted for financial, educational, or work reasons.
FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for Cornell Johnson?
Johnson has no minimum score. The Two-Year MBA Class of 2027 reported a median GMAT of 710 on the classic GMAT (200-800 scale). Johnson accepts the GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment and considers test waiver requests.
What is the Cornell Johnson acceptance rate?
Johnson's published class profile does not include an acceptance rate.
What are the Cornell Johnson MBA deadlines for 2026-2027?
For the Two-Year MBA starting in August 2027: Round 1 is due September 17, 2026 (final notification December 9, 2026), Round 2 is due January 5, 2027 (March 26, 2027), and Round 3 is due April 6, 2027 .
What do Cornell Johnson MBA graduates earn?
The Two-Year MBA Class of 2025 reported a median base salary of $175,000, an average base salary of $158,426, and an average signing bonus of $39,795.
Sources
- 1Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, Class profile
- 2Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, Admissions
- 3Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, Employment report (checked October 15, 2026)