# Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/ithaca-college

Ithaca College is a private nonprofit college in Ithaca, NY with 4,242 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants, and admitted students average 1312 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $33,233 per year ($23,013 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,258 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 69% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 12,007 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 8,398 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 630–710 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 600–680 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 27–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $71,876 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $33,233 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $23,013 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $26,039 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $28,598 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $31,411 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $38,284 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 4,242 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 72% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $70,258 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,750 (FY2024) |

## What Ithaca College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Ithaca College's acceptance rate?**

Ithaca College admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Ithaca College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 630–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1312.

**What ACT score do you need for Ithaca College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–30.

**Is Ithaca College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Ithaca College?**

In Fall 2023, 12,007 students applied to Ithaca College and 8,398 were admitted; 1,197 enrolled.

**Does Ithaca College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Ithaca College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Ithaca College require an essay?**

Ithaca College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Ithaca College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $71,876 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $33,233.

**What is Ithaca College's graduation rate?**

72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 191968. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology