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Ithaca College

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Ithaca, NY

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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

Admit rate69%
SAT range1230–1390
ACT range27–30
Undergrads4,242
Yield (admits who enroll)14%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$68,699
4-year grad rate75%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,548

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Ithaca College weighs your application

From Ithaca College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans65%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out82%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$76,318/yr
Biology, General$55,643/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$102,626/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$75,810/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$68,029/yr
Journalism$61,317/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$58,804/yr
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$48,412/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$98,373/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$58,902/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$51,001/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$76,766/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$61,090/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$55,591/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$48,010/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$53,057/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$49,440/yr
Sociology$38,727/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$51,338/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$46,563/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$44,829/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity4,129
Typical room charge$9,066
Typical board charge$6,868

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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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