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Ithaca College

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Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

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Private

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Comprehensive

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Located in the vibrant and picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York State, Ithaca College offers a dynamic and stimulating educational environment. Known for its strong emphasis on experiential learning and professional preparation, the college is dedicated to fostering intellectual growth and artistic expression.
4,791
Students
70%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
4,205
Classification
Comprehensive
Type
Private, Non-Profit
Religious Affiliation
None
Website
Ithaca College provides a rich array of academic programs across its five schools, including courses in the humanities, sciences, business, communications, and health sciences. The campus community is energized by a culture of collaboration and innovation, supported by faculty who are both accomplished scholars and dedicated mentors. Students at Ithaca College benefit from a personalized, hands-on approach to education, with abundant opportunities for internships, research, and community engagement. With its stunning natural surroundings and a vibrant college town atmosphere, Ithaca College offers a unique and enriching setting for personal and professional development.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Ithaca College?

70% acceptance rate
Somewhat Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
1301
Testing
Unknown
Average High School GPA
Unknown
Application Deadlines
Regular Application Deadline
February 1
Early Decision
Yes

The most important factors Ithaca College considers when admitting students are:

  • •Academic GPA
  • •Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • •Application Essay

Financials

See what it costs to attend Ithaca College.

$ 76,712
Overall list price
$ 35,253
Average net price
$ 42,919
Merit Price™
Very Generous
Merit Meter™

Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Ithaca College?

Town
Campus Setting
Democrat
State vote for president
Weather
Sunny days
Very Cloudy

Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Ithaca College.

10:1
Student to faculty ratio
62%
4-year grad rate
72%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Ithaca are:

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Radio and Television
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Demographics

Who attends Ithaca College?

50
States represented
45
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
4,791
Women
56%
Men
44%

Housing

What's it like living at Ithaca College?

$16,520
Room & Board
0.9
Housing units / student
85
%
Students on campus

FAQs

How much does Ithaca College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $76,712 to attend Ithaca.

How many people attend Ithaca College?

4,791 people attend Ithaca. 4,205 are undergraduate students and 586 are graduate students.

Where is Ithaca College located?

Ithaca College is located in Ithaca, New York. It is in a Town environment.

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