Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Ithaca College is a private institution established in 1892 with suburban setting located at Ithaca, NY. It is ranked 13 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,619. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Undergraduates at Ithaca can choose from dozens of majors within the schools of Business, Communications, Health Sciences and Human Performance, Humanities and Sciences, and Music. There are several graduate degrees available at Ithaca as well, including in business and health. Outside the classroom, Ithaca provides many opportunities for students to help their community. Habidash is the school’s annual Habitat for Humanity 5K race; Food for Thought is a campus program that helps malnourished children; and Service Saturdays is an event through which students can volunteer in the Greater Ithaca area. Students can also get involved by joining any of the more than 200 other student organizations or by participating in a recreational or club sport.

#13 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Suburban
Location Ithaca, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1892
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
4,619 Undergraduates
Website https://www.ithaca.edu

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Communications/Journalism
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$66,085
Cost of Attendance
$34,791
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $43,978
Outstate Tuition Fee $43,978
Room and Board Fees $16,030
$31,507 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

75% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$60 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.71 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

attended a high school, college, or university where English is the principal language of instruction and who have earned passing grades in English courses for at least three years

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$42,558 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$31,969 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $66,085
65% Students with need received Financial Aid
40% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Jan 15
Forms to be submitted CSS

Merit Scholarships

Available
Ithaca College Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility Undergraduate
Minimum Criteria Based on recognition of superior academic achievement with the expectation of continuing pursuit of academic excellence.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Ithaca College Residential Experience Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000
Eligibility Undergraduate students living in on-campus housing
Minimum Criteria
Requirement for maintenance Student is living on campus.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Ithaca Leadership Scholar Program Award
Total Worth $7,000
Eligibility Freshman
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance minimum 2.75 CGPA
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Martin Luther King Scholar Program
Total Worth --
Eligibility First-year undergraduate students who are academically talented, have community service involvement and who embody the ideals of Martin Luther King Jr. may be considered for an MLK award. .
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Presidental Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility Exceptional academic ability and/or talent
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance full-time enrollment, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, and satisfactory progress toward a degree
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Flora Brown Award
Total Worth --
Eligibility new matriculant
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance satisfactory progress toward a degree and the GPA requirement
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

ROTC Scholarships
Total Worth may cover up to full tuition at Ithaca College; mandatory fees and textbook costs, $300–$1,200 per year; and a $300–500 per month stipend during the academic year
Details All participants in their junior and senior years receive the nontaxable monthly stipend, whether or not they are on a scholarship. Periodically, midyear scholarships may be available as well. Two- or three-year applicants for each service must contact the appropriate ROTC unit early in the second semester of their freshman or sophomore year to initiate the selection process.

There are no military obligations for enrolling in ROTC courses. However, those students accepted into the advanced program during their sophomore, junior, or senior year may incur an active duty commitment ranging from 4 to 10 years. The commitment varies by program within the two services.
Ithaca Scholarships for Returning Students
Total Worth --
Details These scholarships are usually awarded annually and in accordance with the intent of the donor with varying requirements of academic performance and/or financial need. For those that have financial need as a factor in determining eligibility, awards are calculated based on policy set by the Office of Student Financial Services, dependent upon availability of funds, and on recommendations from the appropriate dean and/or faculty.
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Students

4,619 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
83% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
69% Students graduate within 6 years