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| Location | Ithaca, New York |
| Online | ithaca.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Ithaca College sits on South Hill overlooking Cayuga Lake and the city of Ithaca, approximately four hours northwest of New York City. The 757-acre campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities constructed primarily in the mid-20th century, with recent additions including the Athletics & Events Center. The college, founded in 1892 as a music conservatory, has evolved into a comprehensive private institution known for its programs in communications, music, theater, and physical therapy. The School of Communications and Roy H. Park School of Communications are particularly notable, along with the long-standing tradition of excellence in the School of Music. Students typically reside on campus for their first three years, housed in one of the college's multiple residential communities, and the institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Bombers.
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Ithaca College is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Ithaca College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#163 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#128 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in New York
#18 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#315 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1203/1380 |
| ACT | 28/32 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
| Other Fees | $150 |
| Room and Board | $15,934 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,175 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,235 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Communication | 19% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 17% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Business | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191968 IPEDS survey data for Ithaca College.
Current students may use the Ithaca College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024