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About Ithaca College

arts and communications focussmall class sizesnursing and health sciencesprivate masters universityperformative arts emphasis

Ithaca College is a private university in Ithaca, NY, known for its arts and communications focus, small class sizes, and nursing and health sciences. With an acceptance rate of 75%, IC is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,311 students each year. IC is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1230–1370, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. IC offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $29,990 per year; the sticker price of $65,609 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Ithaca College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

75%
Overall Accept Rate
1300
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1230 – 1370 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Ithaca College

Essay Strategy
Ithaca College organizes its programs into distinct schools like the Park School of Communications and the School of Music. Name the specific school you are applying to in your essays and explain why that particular program fits your goals, since vague school-wide interest will not stand out here.
Demonstrated Interest
Demonstrated interest is a low factor at Ithaca, but the campus sits in a genuinely distinctive college town and attending an info session or regional event gives you concrete details to reference in your essays. Use a visit to gather specific observations about Ithaca that make your writing feel authentic rather than generic.

Financial Aid & Cost

What Ithaca College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$66k/yr$21.9k
30k-48k~$66k/yr$23.3k
48k-75k~$66k/yr$28.8k
75k-110k~$66k/yr$31.8k
110k+~$66k/yr$38.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

74%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,747
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

71%White
11%Hispanic
5%Two or More Races
5%Black / African American
3%International
3%Asian
2%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender46% Men · 54% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International
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