Cornell University (Johnson)

Ithaca, NY

Executive MBA Overview

Size of 2022-2023 graduating class	264
Graduation rate, 2020-23	95%
One-year retention rate, 2022-23	DNP
Acceptance rate, 2023-24	DNP
Total approximate cost	$203,088
Standardized testing required?	No
Yield, 2023–24	DNP
Avg. # of years of mgmt. experience, 2023-24 entrants	7.6
Avg. # of years of work experience, 2023-24 entrants	13.3

Cornell University (Johnson) offers a 60-credit executive MBA program with three cohorts: two at the Cornell Tech campus in NYC––one for general management, one for healthcare leadership––and a third online cohort for students across the nation. Applicants need at least five years of work experience and two letters of recommendation but have the option to submit standardized test scores. The deadline for fall enrollment is June 15.

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Traditional MBA Overview

Acceptance rate	30%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$83,106
Median GMAT	710

The Cornell University (Johnson) Two-Year MBA program in Ithaca requires students to complete 60 credits to graduate at a cost of $2,717 per credit. Each section typically has an average of 73 students. Applicants have the option to submit either the GMAT or GRE as part of their application. For the 2024-2025 application cycle, candidates had the opportunity to request a test waiver by providing a brief statement demonstrating how they would thrive in the academic environment of an Ivy League institution. International students must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. Additionally, one letter of recommendation is required. The program offers 13 concentration options, including asset management, brand management, and consulting. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Traditional MBA — International Business Overview

Acceptance rate	30%
Median base salary of new grads	$175,000
Tuition per year, out-of-state	$83,106
Median GMAT	710

Cornell University's Johnson Two-Year MBA program in Ithaca requires 60 credits for graduation, costing $2,717 per credit. Each section has about 73 students. Applicants may submit either GMAT or GRE scores, with a test waiver option for the 2024–2025 cycle. One letter of recommendation is also required, and international students must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The program offers 13 concentrations, including asset management, brand management, and consulting. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Johnson is ranked No. 14 on Fortune's best MBA list and offers a concentration in sustainable global enterprise.

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