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Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York 14850-7002

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Suburban

Known for health sciences

Ithaca College is a private institution in Ithaca with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1285, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,548 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,965.

Established
1892
Motto
Commitment to Excellence
Type
Private college
Conference
athletics at the NCAA Division III level as a members of the Liberty League and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC)
Division
Division III

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70%Acceptance
1285SAT Avg
4,350Students
10:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$63,548Earnings 10yr
$32,965Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Ithaca College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1285

Reading & Writing
610700
Math
580670

ACT Score Range

Composite
2731

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1285

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$50,510
Room & Board$16,030
Books & Supplies$850
Total Cost of Attendance$66,162
Average Net Price$32,965
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,208
$30–48K$23,940
$48–75K$29,170
$75–110K$31,953
$110K+$37,581

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,965

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

30

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,350
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
14%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 5%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.1%
Freshman Retention83.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,305
8 Years$58,247
10 Years$63,548

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,200
Men
$60,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#13
Forbes
#431
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#111

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
175 mi(303 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
184 mi(319 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
227 mi(393 min)

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