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Ithaca College Admission Requirements

Ithaca, New York

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Your chances of getting into Ithaca College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

75.2%
Admission Difficulty for Ithaca College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Ithaca College is 75.2%.  Its admission rate is the 84th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Ithaca College and can you get accepted?

Ithaca College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 9,359 out of the 12,446 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Ithaca College?

75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Ithaca College you should:

  • Score 1290 on the SAT
  • Score 30 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Ithaca College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Ithaca College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Ithaca College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ithaca College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 28% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1203-1380

Applicants Submitting SAT 

28%
SAT Scores for Ithaca College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 613
Math 25th Percentile 590
Composite 25th Percentile 1203
SAT Scores for Ithaca College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 700
Math 75th Percentile 680
Composite 75th Percentile 1380
Average SAT Score 1290

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Ithaca College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Ithaca College is 1290 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1203-1380. Students who get into Ithaca College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Ithaca College ranks #29 in the state of New York and #194 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1290 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Ithaca College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1203 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1203, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1120, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Ithaca College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1291, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1380 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

Ithaca College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1380 and Above Good >85%
1291 to 1380 Avg + 75%-85%
1203 to 1291 Avg - 61%-75%
1115 to 1203 Reach 46%-61%
Less than 1115 Low <46%
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Ithaca College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

28-32 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

7%
ACT Scores for Ithaca College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 27
Math 25th Percentile 25
Composite 25th Percentile 28
ACT Scores for Ithaca College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 34
Math 75th Percentile 29
Composite 75th Percentile 32
Average ACT Score 30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Ithaca College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Ithaca College is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 28 and 32.  The school ranks #20 in New York and #133 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 28 and score in the score in the top 12 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 26.

7 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Ithaca College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Ithaca College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Ithaca College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 75% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 85% with a 32 ACT score.

Ithaca College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >85%
30 to 32 Avg + 75%-85%
28 to 30 Avg - 61%-75%
26 to 28 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 26 Low <45%
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High School Class Rank

55% of Ithaca College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 23% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Ithaca College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 23.4%
Top 25% of class 54.6%
Top 50% of class 87%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Ithaca College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,960 5,055 12,446
Accepted 5,192 3,851 9,359
Acceptance Rate 75% 76% 75%
Enrolled 665 582 1,311
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 15% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

38

Applicants have 38 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ithaca College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ithaca College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ithaca College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Ithaca College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024