Cornell Johnson MBA: acceptance rate, tuition, GMAT and salary (2026)
Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University · Ithaca, New York · Data checked Nov 3, 2026 · Sources
Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York ranks #9 in our composite of the four major MBA rankings. The Class of 2027 full-time class has 276 students, with a median GMAT of 710. Tuition is $88,934 per year (2026-27 two-year MBA tuition (excludes $2,200 fees)), within a published annual budget of $127,278. Graduates in the Class of 2025 employment report earned a median base salary of $175,000, and 85% had offers within three months of graduation.
- Class of 2027 is 42% international, up from 35% for Class of 2026
- Financial services was the largest hiring industry (41%) for Class of 2025
Admissions and class profile
| Class year | Class of 2027 |
|---|---|
| Applications | — |
| Class size | 276 |
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Median GMAT | 710 |
| Average GMAT | — |
| GMAT middle 80% | — |
| GRE (verbal / quant) | — |
| Undergraduate GPA | — |
| Work experience | 5.3 years |
| Average age | 29 |
| Women | 38% |
| International students | 42% |
Tuition and cost of attendance
| Tuition per year | $88,934 |
|---|---|
| Basis | 2026-27 two-year MBA tuition (excludes $2,200 fees) |
| Published cost of attendance per year | $127,278 |
| Program length | — |
| Formats offered | full-time |
Model the ROI with these numbers
See the guides on what an MBA really costs and scholarships and fellowships.
Employment outcomes
| Employment report | Class of 2025 |
|---|---|
| Median base salary | $175,000 |
| Mean base salary | $158,426 |
| Median signing bonus | — |
| With offers 3 months after graduation | 85% |
Where graduates go
| Industry | Share of class |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 41% |
| Consulting | 28% |
| Technology & Telecommunications | 11% |
Frequently listed employers: Accenture, Amazon, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Citi, Deloitte Consulting LLP, JP Morgan Chase & Co., McKinsey & Company, Microsoft Corporation, Morgan Stanley.
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Consortium early | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Jan 5, 2027 |
| Round 3 | Apr 6, 2027 |
Dates are for the application cycle currently open and are checked against the school's page on the date shown above. Confirm on the school's site before relying on them. See the application timeline guide for how the rounds differ.
Where Cornell Johnson ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Composite (this site) | Average of the four lists below | #9 |
| U.S. News | 2026 Best Business Schools (Full-Time MBA) | #15 |
| Financial Times | Global MBA Ranking 2026 | #15 |
| Bloomberg Businessweek | Best Business Schools 2025-26 (US) | #8 |
| QS | QS Global MBA Rankings 2027 | — |
Positions are cited from each publisher's latest edition; see the methodology. A dash means the school was not listed in that edition.
Compare Cornell Johnson with similar schools
Other top MBA programs in New York
- Columbia Business School (#8 composite)
- NYU Stern School of Business (#13 composite)
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Cornell Johnson?
Cornell Johnson does not publish an admit count, so an exact acceptance rate is not available. Use the class size and test-score range on this page to judge selectivity.
What GMAT score do you need for Cornell Johnson?
The median GMAT for the Class of 2027 class was 710. There is no published minimum, and the school accepts the GRE as well.
How much does the Cornell Johnson MBA cost?
Tuition is $88,934 per year (2026-27 two-year MBA tuition (excludes $2,200 fees)), and the school's full annual cost-of-attendance budget, including fees and living expenses, is about $127,278. Over a two-year program, budget for two years of these costs plus the salary you give up.
What is the average salary after a Cornell Johnson MBA?
The Class of 2025 employment report shows a median base salary of $175,000, with 85% of job seekers holding offers three months after graduation.
Sources
Official pages from Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management; each figure above was read from the page listed on the date shown.
- https://business.cornell.edu/partners/recruiting-johnson/ (accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- https://business.cornell.edu/admissions/graduate/mba/career-outcomes/ (accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- https://business.cornell.edu/admissions/graduate/mba/tuition-financing/ (accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- https://business.cornell.edu/admissions/graduate/mba/application-guide/important-dates/ (accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- https://business.cornell.edu/
Data notes: Class profile table gives medians only (GMAT 710, GPA 3.4 median not stored as avg_gpa) and no applications/acceptance/GRE; GMAT edition not stated so gmat_is_focus_edition null. Class of 2028 profile not found; Class of 2027 used. Employment (285 grads, 239 seeking): 85% had offers within 3 months (83% accepted); mean signing bonus $39,795 but median not reported so median_signing_bonus null. Top employers are the page's unranked list (first 10 of 17 taken). Round 2 and Consortium traditional both Jan 5, 2027. founded, program_length_months not fetched so null.