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Ithaca College

Ithaca College is a private nonprofit college in a small suburb of the Ithaca, NY metro with 4,368 students and a 69% acceptance rate.

Ithaca, New York · Private nonprofit · Suburb, small · 4,368 students

NCAA Division III · Upstate Collegiate Athletic AssociationEarly action Dec 1

Admission rate

69%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,312

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

27–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$33,926

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

76%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

83%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$63,548

10 years after entry

Students

4,368

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026December 15, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		December 1, 2026February 1, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027April 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: ithaca.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$21,901
$30,001–48,000$23,335
$48,001–75,000$28,832
$75,001–110,000$31,846
Over $110,000$38,785

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreIthaca College courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 11100 (Quantitative Literacy (QL) and (LA))4 credits
Calculus BC1MATH 11100 (Quantitative Literacy (QL) and (LA))4 credits
Biology3BIOL 18888 (LA)6 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 18888 (LA)3 credits
Psychology4PSYC 10300 (Social Science (SO) and (LA))3 credits
Statistics3MATH 14400 (Quantitative Literacy (QL) and (LA))4 credits
Computer Science A3COMP 18888 (LA)3 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON 18888 (LA)2 credits
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 11100 (Quantitative Literacy (QL) and (LA))4 credits
Calculus BC1MATH 11100 (Quantitative Literacy (QL) and (LA))4 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 11100 (Quantitative Literacy (QL) and (LA))4 credits
Biology3BIOL 18888 (LA)6 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 18888 (LA)3 credits
Psychology4PSYC 10300 (Social Science (SO) and (LA))3 credits
Statistics3MATH 14400 (Quantitative Literacy (QL) and (LA))4 credits
Computer Science A3COMP 18888 (LA)3 credits
Computer Science A4COMP 17100 (LA)4 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON 18888 (LA)2 credits
Microeconomics4ECON 18888 (LA)2 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 18888 (LA)3 credits
Environmental Science4ENVS 18888 (LA)3 credits
European History4HIST 18888 (LA)3 credits
Human Geography3TRAN 18888, (LA)3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 10200 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 20000 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 38888 (LA)4 credits
Computer Science Principles3COMP 18888 (LA)3 credits
Art History3TRAN 18888 (LA)4 credits
Music Theory4MUTH 18888 (LA)2 credits
2D Art and Design3ART 18888 (LA)4 credits
2D Art and Design4ART 12000 (Creative Arts (CA) and (LA))4 credits
3D Art and Design3ART 18888 (LA)4 credits
African American Studies3CSCR 18888 (LA)4 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 10200 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 18888 (LA)4 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POLT 18888, (LA)3 credits
Drawing3ART 18888 (LA)4 credits
Drawing4ART 11000 (Creative Arts (CA) and (LA))4 credits
English Language/Composition4WRTG 10600 and ENGL 18888 (LA)6 credits
English Literature/Composition4WRTG 10600 and ENGL 18888 (LA)6 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 10200 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 20000 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
French Language and Culture5FREN 38888 (LA)4 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 10200 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 20000 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
German Language and Culture5GERM 38888 (LA)4 credits
Government and Politics: U.S3POLT 18888, (LA)3 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 10200 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 20000 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL 38888 (LA)4 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3LNGS 18888 (LA)4 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4LNGS 28888 (LA)4 credits
Latin3LNGS 18888 (LA)4 credits
Latin4LNGS 28888 (LA)4 credits
Physics 1: Algebra Based3PHYS 18888 (LA)4 credits
Physics 1: Algebra Based4PHYS 10100 (LA)4 credits
Physics 2: Algebra Based3PHYS 18888 (LA)4 credits
Physics 2: Algebra Based4PHYS 10200 (LA)4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 18888 (LA)4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS 12300 (LA)4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 18888 (LA)4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS 12200 (LA)4 credits
Precalculus3Math 18881 (LA)4 credits
Research3TRAN 188883 credits
Seminar3TRAN 188883 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 38888 (LA)4 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPAN 32500 (Humanities (HM) and (LA))4 credits
U.S. History4HIST 18888 (LA)3 credits

Source: catalog.ithaca.edu · checked September 24, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management88
Radio and Television56
Cinematography and Film/Video Production55
Physical Therapy/Therapist53
Psychology49
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication45
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia35
Music Performance29
Show the other 54 majors
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other28
Journalism27
Music Teacher Education26
Sports Communication24
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology24
Occupational Therapy/Therapist24
Creative Writing23
Music23
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts21
Musical Theatre19
Organizational Communication19
Communication Sciences and Disorders18
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences18
Political Science and Government15
Sociology14
Biology/Biological Sciences13
Computer Science12
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology12
English Language and Literature11
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management11
Environmental Science10
Acting9
Environmental Studies8
Biochemistry8
Fine/Studio Arts8
Athletic Training/Trainer8
Public Health7
Recording Arts Technology/Technician6
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics6
Documentary Production6
Accounting6
Mathematics5
Music Theory and Composition5
History5
Jazz/Jazz Studies4
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies4
Health Teacher Education4
Architecture4
Physics3
Chemistry3
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics3
English/Language Arts Teacher Education3
Women's Studies3
Education2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2
Legal Studies2
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy2
Anthropology1
Philosophy1
Gerontology1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1
Spanish Language and Literature1
Foreign Languages and Literatures1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Ithaca, NY

105,602 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH)

Nearest hub airport

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.7 of 20

Elevation

923 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

15°F

July high

80°F

Annual snowfall

62.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

5 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,630 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size