
Ithaca College is a nonprofit private institution located in Ithaca, NY and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Ithaca College has an annual student enrollment of over six thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to IC. Scores in a range of 23 - 28 on the ACT or 1570 - 1880 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of 68% of which only 18% decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $39,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs about $7,600 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The mascot for Ithaca College is the "Bombers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Sports available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.ithaca.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Ithaca College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Ithaca College is around 6,800 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 27% enrolling as graduate students and 93% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $41,000-$49,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,400-$1,600 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 95% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 92% | $22,328 |
Receiving Student Loans | 74% | $5,925 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Ithaca College may provide services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Graduation Rates
Ithaca College has a high graduation rate when compared to similar schools nearby.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 69% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 6% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 0.7% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Ithaca College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III (with football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Empire Eight)
- Basketball (Empire Eight)
- Track and Field (Empire Eight)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Empire Eight)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Ithaca College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Exercise Physiology (B, M)
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- International Business
Communication Technology
Communications and Journalism
- Radio and Television (B)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (B)
- Journalism (B)
- Organizational Communication (B)
- Communications (B, M)
- Sports Communication (B)
- Multimedia (B)
- Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
- Computer
Education
- Music Teacher Education (B, M)
- Education, Teaching Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments (M)
- Elementary Education (M)
- Health Teacher Education (M)
- Secondary Education (M)
- Physical Education (B)
- Art Teacher Education (B)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (B)
- Mathematics Teacher Education (B)
- Social Studies Teacher Education (B)
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- French Language Teacher Education
- German Language Teacher Education
- Physics Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B)
- French Language and Literature (B)
- German Language and Literature
- Italian Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Physical Therapy (B, D)
- Occupational Therapy (B, M)
- Communication Disorders (B)
- Public Health (B)
- Health Services (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Speech and Language Pathology (M)
- Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management (B)
- Therapeutic Recreation (B)
- Public Health Education and Promotion
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies (B)
- Gerontology (B, C)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (B)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies (B)
- Environmental Science (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy and Religious Studies (B)
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Management (B)
- Parks and Recreation (B)
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B)
- Sports Studies (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (B)
- Applied Economics (B)
- Social Science
Visual and Performing Arts
- Cinematography And Film (B)
- Music Performance (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Documentary Production (B)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B)
- Acting (B)
- Film, Video and Photographic Arts (B)
- Woodwind Instruments (B, M)
- Musical Theatre (B)
- Brass Instruments (B, M)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, M)
- Conducting (M)
- Art History (B)
- Music (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Percussion Instruments (B, M)
- Theatre and Theatre Arts Management (B)
- Art Studies (B)
- Music Pedagogy (M)
- Jazz and Jazz Studies (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Ithaca College.
- SUNY College at Cortland in Cortland, NY (19 miles away)
- SUNY at Binghamton in Vestal, NY (37 miles away)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in Mansfield, PA (49 miles away)
- SUNY College at Oswego in Oswego, NY (71 miles away)
- SUNY at Geneseo in Geneseo, NY (72 miles away)
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Ithaca College for official up-to-date information.