Ithaca College: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Ithaca College is a private institution located in Ithaca, New York with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Ithaca College admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 69%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT around 1310. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $33,926 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Ithaca College?

Ithaca College admits students with a wide GPA range, but most successful applicants present an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher with a college-prep curriculum.

What does Ithaca College weight in admissions?

Ithaca College reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2024-2025). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Ithaca College typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 600–680. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 27–30. A score at or above this school's 75th percentile materially improves your child's odds, particularly when paired with a rigorous course load.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Ithaca College actually cost?

Published tuition is $53,540 for in-state students and $53,540 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $16,192 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $33,926 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 19% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Ithaca College

Will my child graduate from Ithaca College?

These predict outcomes at Ithaca College better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Ithaca College

The most popular undergraduate programs at Ithaca College, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication and Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Across all programs, Ithaca College confers roughly 800 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Radio, Television, and Digital Communication program report a median income of about $58,974 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Ithaca College safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Ithaca College disclosed 36 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 8.5 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 1 violent offenses and 23 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Ithaca College?

About 85% of undergraduates at Ithaca College live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

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Common questions parents ask about Ithaca College