Ithaca College
PrivateIthaca, NY
Ithaca College, in Ithaca, NY, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 4,242 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 69% of applicants get in. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Accounting and Related Services, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $102,626/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Ithaca College's numbers?
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From Ithaca College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ithaca College look for in applicants?
Per Ithaca College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Ithaca College's acceptance rate?
Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY admits approximately 69% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Ithaca College?
Admitted students at Ithaca College typically score between 1230–1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Ithaca College?
Admitted students at Ithaca College typically score between 27–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Ithaca College cost?
Ithaca College's total cost of attendance is reported at $68,699 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Ithaca College require students to live on campus?
No -- Ithaca College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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