Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY · Small suburb

AskSchool #205 of 300Private nonprofitMaster's university – larger programsTest optional
Acceptance rate
69.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$33,926
Sticker price $68,699
Graduation rate
76%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$63,548
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
69.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
12,007
Admitted (fall 2023)
8,398
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,197
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
69%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
71%
SAT reading, middle 50%
630–710
SAT math, middle 50%
600–680
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
25% / 6%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$21,901
Family income $30–48k$23,335
Family income $48–75k$28,832
Family income $75–110k$31,846
Family income $110k+$38,785
Full sticker price (per year)
$68,699
Tuition & fees – in-state
$53,540
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$53,540
Median debt at graduation
$24,000
Students with federal loans
65%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
76%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$31,574
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$63,548

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
4,242
Graduate students
499
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 : 1
Women
54%
Students receiving Pell grants
19%
Full-time faculty
78%

Undergraduate diversity

White71%
Hispanic11%
Two or more4.6%
Black4.5%
International3.0%
Asian2.9%
Unknown2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Visual & Performing Arts27%
Communication & Journalism22%
Health Professions12%
Business & Marketing9.8%
Psychology4.2%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences4.0%
English3.5%
Computer & Information Sciences3.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Dr. La Jerne Terry Cornish
Main phone
(607) 274-3011
Address
953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850-7002

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.