Ithaca College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Ithaca College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Ithaca College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Ithaca, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,818, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The college offers 82 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 77%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $46,610.
Rankings
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- #6 Ranked in The Best College for LGBTQ+ Students In Each State
- #22 Ranked in The Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
78% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
84% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
77% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required or recommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
6k
Students enrolled
28%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
72%
Unknown
2%
Black
5%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
1,473
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.28% online, 72% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's5% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
23%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
23%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Diving
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Wrestling
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Other Sports
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
7 | Education. | |||
8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
11 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
12 | History | |||
13 | History. | |||
14 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
15 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
16 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
18 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
19 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
20 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
21 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
22 | Physical Sciences. | |||
23 | Psychology. | |||
24 | Social Sciences. | |||
25 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.