Are you striving to attend business school at one of the world’s top universities, but you’re unsure of where you will most likely get accepted? With the competitiveness at top schools, you might be trying to understand which MBA programs are even worth applying to. That’s why, we’ve put together some fast facts covering key admission factors to help you determine your odds of getting accepted into the Cornell Johnson MBA Program.
If you’re wondering how difficult it is to get into Cornell University’s MBA program, then you’ve come to the right place. On this page, we’ll give you a quick overview of what it takes to get into SC Johnson College of Business and help you understand whether your profile is a good fit for the Cornell MBA program.
(Note: This page highlights Johnson’s full-time MBA program. The other program option at Johnson is the Executive MBA program – America and Metro NY.)
| Acceptance Rate | Does not disclose |
| GMAT Median | 710 |
| GPA Median | 3.4 |
| Avg. Years Work Experience | 5.3 |
Source: Cornell Johnson, Class of 2026 data
The top undergraduate majors represented in Johnson’s MBA program are Engineering/Math/Physical Sciences (24%), Business/Commerce (33%), and Economics (14%).
Very! Earning a competitive GMAT or GRE score is critical for admission to top MBA programs (competitive meaning 90th percentile or higher) . That’s partly because a high score reflects your potential to succeed in the classroom—and it’s also because business schools rely on high test scores to maintain their position in the rankings.
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The undergraduate universities most represented in Johnson’s MBA class profile are:
If your undergraduate college is listed above, that means that Johnson has accepted many applicants with your education background in the past. It also shows that candidates who have gone to these schools have considered applying to Johnson, and it is one indication that the business school has found students who have completed their undergraduate education at these universities to be successful.
Johnson’s top pre-MBA industries are financial services (30%), consulting (11%), technology (11%), and government/non-profits (8%).
Looking at the pre-MBA industries shows you whether your profile is well-represented at Johnson. Don’t worry if you don’t see your industry on the list—there might not be many students enrolled from your industry simply because many candidates didn’t apply to the program in the first place. The same goes for the pre-MBA employers data we’ve provided below.
The pre-MBA companies that are most represented in the Johnson MBA class are:
Johnson looks for MBA applicants with – outstanding academic credentials and a commitment to academic excellence. A resume that outlines notable professional accomplishments. Thoughtful application essays that communicate your fit and potential contributions as a community member.
Interested in finding out more about Johnson? Visit our Cornell Johnson overview page.
Considering the Cornell Johnson MBA? Let our team of MBA admissions consultants help you navigate the application process and maximize your chances of acceptance.
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Education: BA, MA
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