Hotel Administration (BS) at Cornell University

Programme overview

The Nolan School of Hotel Administration undergraduate program provides a comprehensive business education grounded in the principles of hospitality, integrating classroom learning with practical, hands-on experience. Students earn an AACSB-accredited bachelor’s degree in hotel administration, preparing them for diverse and rewarding careers in one of the world’s largest and most dynamic industries.

Faculty: Cornell SC Johnson College of Business | Duration: 120 credits minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

The faculty-designed curriculum encourages completion of two-thirds of core coursework in the first two years. Immersion in core provides a thorough overview of hospitality, allowing students to quickly determine their specific interests and positioning them to tailor internship experiences toward their anticipated career path.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through the undergraduate college that offers the major (Cornell SC Johnson College of Business); no separate programme-specific admission requirement is listed in the catalogue entry. See Cornell undergraduate admissions.

USD 73,946 a year (2026-27). Endowed Ithaca undergraduate tuition (Architecture, Art and Planning; Arts and Sciences; Engineering; Hotel Administration), one rate for all students; tuition only, excludes mandatory fees, housing and meals. The programme is listed under an endowed coll Source

First-year applicants: Early Decision (binding) and Regular Decision for fall entry. Transfer applications are considered for the fall semester only.

First-year Early Decision: application and fee due November 1, other required materials November 13, decisions mid-December. Regular Decision: application and fee due January 2, other materials January 19, decisions late March. Applications are submitted through the Common Application; the application fee is $85 (fee waiver available). SAT or ACT scores are required for first-year applicants.

Transfer applicants: application and fee due March 15, other required materials April 15, decisions late April through June, for fall entry only. Applications use the Transfer Common Application; the fee is $85. SAT or ACT scores are neither required nor expected for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.cornell.edu/how-to-apply

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