Ithaca College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Ithaca, NY
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#19 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,767

Location Ithaca, New York
Website ithaca.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#163

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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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Ratings

Ithaca College is rated within the top 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Ithaca College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1230/1390
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 27/30

Acceptance Rate

69%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.3%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,540

Costs for Ithaca College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$53,540
Books and Supplies		$850
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$16,192
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,365
Total One Year Cost		$71,947

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

74% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Ithaca College are Communication, Visual and Performing Arts, and Health Professions. 19% of students major in Communication, 17% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 14% in Health Professions.