In the online Common Application Writing Supplement for those applying for Fall 2027 entry, students will complete only the essay(s) that correspond to the undergraduate college or school to which you are applying.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cornell University's SAT code is 2098, and our ACT code is 2726. Please review the Standardized Testing Policy to learn more.
First-year domestic applicants are students who will complete high school during the current academic year and hold one of the following United States citizenship or residency statuses:
ILR examines the full range of people and policy issues that affect organizations, including leadership, workers’ rights, conflict resolution, business strategy, globalization, inequality, and the impact of technology on work. The ILR School explores how individuals and organizations deal with these and many other challenging issues of the workplace and the world.
ILR’s Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for a wide range of careers and graduate programs, including law, business, government, economics, international affairs, non-profit management, social justice, labor relations, education, sports, and more. The majority of students go directly to work after completing their degree. Approximately 15-20% of students go directly to graduate or professional school and many others do so within a few years of graduation.
Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) is an interdisciplinary, social science program that explores workplace issues that impact individuals, organizations, laws, societies, and economies throughout the world.
The ILR curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the “people side” of business. Courses such as leadership, group dynamics, consulting, negotiations, and organizational change prepare students for leadership positions in a wide range of sectors, including finance, consulting, human resources, entrepreneurship, and other areas of business.
SAT or ACT scores are required of all first-year applicants but are neither required nor expected for transfer applicants. Applications will be reviewed using unofficial or self-reported scores in many cases, but official test scores will be required for all matriculating students. There is no minimum required test score that must be achieved to be reviewed for admission. However, we do seek students who show strength in quantitative coursework and testing.
The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business houses two undergraduate schools. One of them, the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, is a New York State contract school, which means that students from New York State pay in-state tuition.
The other school, the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, is an endowed school.
Yes, as a student in either the Nolan School of Hotel Administration or the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, you can participate in study away programs. Cornell offers various opportunities for students to study abroad or at other campuses within the United States. We encourage students to work with their academic advisor as soon as possible to plan their study away experience and ensure it aligns with their academic goals and degree requirements.
