Ithaca College

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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.

Ithaca, NY

$46,610

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

78%

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.

84%

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.

77%

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

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

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.

23%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

1,473

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

99% On-campus

1% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold5% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-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 ConsiderPrice
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 boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-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

Federal Grant Aid$5,493
State Grant Aid$3,074
Institution Grant Aid$27,308
Pell Grant Aid$5,098

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

16.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • 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.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Legal Professions And Studies.
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
18Natural Resources And Conservation.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
21Philosophy And Religious Studies.
22Physical Sciences.
23Psychology.
24Social Sciences.
25Visual And Performing Arts.

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.