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Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private, liberal arts college located midway between Manhattan and Toronto. IC offers more than 100 programs across five schools, including an Exploratory Program, which allows freshmen to take up to four semesters to try out programs in each school. The campus is perched on South Hill and overlooks Ithaca, near New York’s Finger Lakes region. It offers professional labs, studios, equipment, and research opportunities. In Ithaca, students can explore galleries, museums, theatres, independent cinema, and music scenes. In addition to the main campus, IC has satellite programs in New York City, Los Angeles, and London.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1, 2021 | February 1, 2019 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1, 2021 | June 1, 2020 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1, 2019 | |
| Other | December 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
Admitted Student Stats
21%
Submitting ACT
52%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 28
Average SAT Composite: 1249
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,517
Total Number of Undergrads
6,101
Classroom Sizes
0
100
66%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
75%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $48,164
|
| 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. | $48,164
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$15,570
|
| Books and Supplies | $1000
|
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.
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.
20%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,485
20%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,445
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$24,408
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.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,956
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.
$20,500
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.
$259
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
182
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
71%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bomber
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
New York
Ithaca
Boston
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
59%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,600
What Students Are Saying
3.83
Average Rating
1) Ithaca is gorges.
2) For the most part, the people here are very openminded and outgoing.
3) Music is a large part of Ithaca College's history, and it is fascinating to witness some of the shows that are put on here.
2) For the most part, the people here are very openminded and outgoing.
3) Music is a large part of Ithaca College's history, and it is fascinating to witness some of the shows that are put on here.
Victoria-Lyn from Ithaca, NY
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