Ithaca College
Private college · Ithaca, NY · 4,242 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
69%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1230–1390
ACT (middle 50%)
27–30
Average net price
$33,233
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$71,876
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
72%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Ithaca College?
Ithaca College accepts about 69 of every 100 applicants (69%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1230 and 1390 on the SAT. A score at or above 1390 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1230, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–30.
The latest federal data says Ithaca College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Ithaca College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Ithaca College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $71,876 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $33,233 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $56,752 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$56,752
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$56,752
- Room & board$16,354
- Total cost of attendance$71,876
- Average net price after grants$33,233
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications, Health Professions & Nursing, Business.
Ithaca College FAQ
- What is Ithaca College's acceptance rate?
- 69% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Ithaca College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1230–1390. Aim for 1390 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Ithaca College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–30.
- Is Ithaca College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Ithaca College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Ithaca College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Ithaca College cost?
- About $71,876 a year before aid; $33,233 on average after grants.
- What is Ithaca College's FAFSA school code?
- 002739. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Ithaca College receives your information.
- What is Ithaca College's graduation rate?
- 72% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Ithaca College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena UniversityLoudonville, NY | 69% | 1110–1360 | $33,934 | 75% |
| University at AlbanyAlbany, NY | 69% | — | $18,266 | 63% |
| CUNY Graduate School and University CenterNew York, NY | 68% | — | $4,766 | — |
| Hartwick CollegeOneonta, NY | 70% | 1070–1290 | $36,296 | 53% |
| Daemen UniversityAmherst, NY | 68% | — | $19,350 | 59% |
| Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY | 68% | 1230–1400 | $30,647 | 66% |