Ithaca College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Ithaca, New York with 4,242 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants, costs an average of $33,233 a year after grants and graduates 72% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Ithaca College acceptance rate and admissions
Ithaca College admitted 69% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 630 to 710, math 600 to 680). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Ithaca College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early action | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Feb 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $60 for U.S. applicants ($0 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Ithaca College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Ithaca College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $56,752 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,354 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $71,876 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $33,233 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $33,233 a year after grants and scholarships, $38,643 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Ithaca College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Ithaca College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 72% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $70,258 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,750 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 32% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Ithaca College majors and what graduates earn
Ithaca College awarded bachelor's degrees in 51 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from accounting ($102,626).
All 51 majors at Ithaca College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Ithaca College
12 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 12 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 65 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 53 | $67,969 | $33,877 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 28 | n/a | $168,763 |
| Business administration | Master's | 22 | n/a | n/a |
| Physiology | Master's | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 17 | n/a | $71,974 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 6 | $62,215 | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 1 | $39,343 | n/a |
| Radio, TV and digital media | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 4,242 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 46% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Ithaca College?
Ithaca College admitted 69% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Ithaca College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $56,752. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $33,233 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Ithaca College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 630 to 710 in reading and writing and 600 to 680 in math, and 27 to 30 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Ithaca College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Ithaca College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Ithaca College?
72% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Ithaca College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $70,258 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.