There are 2 colleges in Ithaca and 23 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 119,257 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in New York with a population of 30,014, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ithaca. Driving time to these schools from Ithaca should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Cornell University which is ranked #19 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Cornell University enrolling 25,898 students. In terms of affordability, Cayuga County Community College in Auburn offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,992 per year.
This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Ithaca.
23 results
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#19 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 2
1 miles from Ithaca
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#18 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Feb 1
2 miles from Ithaca
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jul 15
12 miles from Ithaca
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#16 Best Public Universities in New York
18 miles from Ithaca
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Mar 1
23 miles from Ithaca
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
29 miles from Ithaca
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#55 Best Private Colleges in New York
32 miles from Ithaca
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
35 miles from Ithaca
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Ithaca
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
37 miles from Ithaca
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
36 miles from Ithaca
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#23 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Jan 15
37 miles from Ithaca
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Feb 1
38 miles from Ithaca
Public 2 Year
1 reviews
42 miles from Ithaca
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
43 miles from Ithaca
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Mar 31
45 miles from Ithaca
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Feb 1
45 miles from Ithaca
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Jan 1
45 miles from Ithaca
The closest community college is Tompkins Cortland Community College and is 11.7 miles from Ithaca. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Tompkins Cortland Community College are $6,790 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
Tompkins Cortland Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.