Ithaca College
Admissions
Interested in attending Ithaca College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Ithaca College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Ithaca College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Ithaca accepted 70% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 12,735 people applied and 8,934 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Ithaca College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Ithaca College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Ithaca College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Ithaca considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Ithaca College?
Grades
21% of freshmen who attended Ithaca were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 55% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Ithaca College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Ithaca's Early Decision acceptance rate is 85%, compared to 70% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Ithaca College, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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