Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY, USA

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability and Cost

Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.

Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$35,904
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Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$19,958
$30k - $48k
$25,844
$48k - $75k
$30,074
$75k - $110k
$32,729
$110k+
$39,801
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$48,276
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$48,276
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$15,934
Books and Supplies
$850
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
88%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,109
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,864
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,998
Students receiving state aid
19%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3,195
Students receiving federal aid
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,864
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$43,327
$30k - $48k
$38,370
$48k - $75k
$32,312
$75k - $110k
$29,463
$110k+
$23,255
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$93,157,136
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$35,694,890

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
71%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,364
Students receiving federal loans
71%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,364
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,498
Loan Default Rate
2%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239

What Students Are Saying

Ithaca College offers a lot of financial aid to students. Most people that I have talked to this year have told me that they had received some sort of financial aid. I am one of the many who has received financial help. The tuition is very expensive, but the school is so worth it. Ithaca offers a lot of opportunities and is well known for their successful alumni who are always willing to help out a fellow Ithaca student. The school offers many internships and study abroad programs. The school also offers a lot of employment opportunities on campus for attending students. The work study program allows students to have paid jobs on campus while attending school. The jobs vary from working as a lifeguard by the pool to working in a office to working in the library. I have a job in the dining hall once a week. The school allows you to pick where you want to work and how many days you want to work. Everything about Ithaca is focused on the students' needs; the professors are all there to help students be successful and reach their fullest potential.
Courtney from Yorktown Heights, NY
Ithaca's tuiton is reasonable as it's programs are very well-known and credible, especially its communications program. The school also has a wide variety of student help organizations that help students find jobs, internships, and also help with academics.
Dana from East Stroudsburg, PA
It is slightly expensive, but it is worth it. Ithaca offers so many opportunities, great teachers and classes, and a great environment. Plus, the financial aid office is likely to help out with decent aid packages.
Michelle from PA
The restaurants in town are tremendous. It is said that Ithaca actually has more restaurants per capita than NYC. This is pretty impressive considering Ithaca is not that large of a place. It is also College Town. With us, Cornell, and a community college in the area, there ends up being around 30,000 college students inhabiting this little town. This makes the weekends interesting to say the least. The greatest part would have to be the fact so many places stay open and deliver in order to accommodate for all of us. We also have to TCAT, which is a bus that helps make transportation easier. Lastly, there is an airport located in Ithaca, which is definitely convenient.
Victoria-Lyn from Ithaca, NY
Ithaca is extremely expensive and most are shocked at the price at first glance. Though it is very high, Ithaca is usually good about finding scholarships for students or finding other ways to fund their education. Ithaca is also great in that they admit to not having every class that more research-oriented students might want, so they have an exchange agreement with Cornell University in which we can take classes there (up to 12 credits) and they can take classes here.
Music and Anthropology Double Major at IC
I think it is worth the money because of the reputation Ithaca College has on the workplace. Also the Career Center has great resources for Internships and the like. So many kids who have graduated from IC have gone to do great things and have worked at top companies. I know that a college with that kind of history, is a great college to go to no matter the cost. It will be worth it in the long run. I know that I will have alot of loans to pay off but I am sure it will work out.
Ruth from Windsor, CT
Ithaca College is a private school, so of course it is expensive. But it is totally worth the money. Teachers are so involved and want their students to succeed and there are so many clubs and organizations you have access to. There is also a new fitness center in the works, and, like the current one, it will be free to get in for students.
Erika from Amherst, MA
Well, a recently upped $51,000 pricetag definitely isn't one of the cheapest colleges you can go to. I didn't get a lot of financial aid because of my grades, but they do have great programs such as the MLK and Park Scholar programs that offer up to full tuition. And if your grades ARE good, don't let the price scare you because they do have other scholarships that award good grades.
Music Major
Being a private school, Ithaca is pretty expensive. Like most people, without financial aid, I wouldn't be able to attend this school. Luckily, Ithaca does give out a good amount of grants and loans to help students like me. But it is definitely worth it, with all the opportunities that Ithaca gives to students, not to mention the great reputation of its name that will follow you around, even after you leave the school. There is also a great work study program that gives students with need a job at one of the many locations of campus. I have worked in the dining hall which gives me a flexible schedule and the ability to pick up others people's shifts. There are also many jobs available in places like the library, game room, information desk, catering and event services. Ithaca wants to give all students the chance to experience the school and does a lot to help those who are more financially challenged. But with everything I have gotten to do inside Roy H Park School of Communications, the people and alumni I have been able to meet and the ability to travel to another country has definitely been worth it.
Mel from MA
Tuition is very pricey here and although the staff and facilities are very nice, it still seems a bit of a steep cost. However, financial aid is friendly and very helpful in finding out ways to cover tuition if your aid package comes back less than you expected.
Kelsey from Jamison, PA