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Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY·Private·~69% acceptance

Located in Ithaca, NY, Ithaca College is a private college. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 69% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $33,926 per year. About 75% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $63,548 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$33,926/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $68,699
Aid cuts ~$34,773/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Dec 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.52–4
SAT (middle 50%)1230–1390
ACT (middle 50%)27–30
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
75%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$46,305
median earnings, 6yr
$63,548
median earnings, 10yr
How Ithaca College reads an application

What Ithaca College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Volunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Ithaca College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Ithaca College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Ithaca College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Ithaca College's acceptance rate?
Ithaca College admits about 69% of applicants.
How much does Ithaca College cost?
At Ithaca College, the average net price after aid is about $33,926 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $68,699 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Ithaca College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1230–1390 on the SAT and 27–30 on the ACT.
What are Ithaca College's application deadlines?
Ithaca College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Ithaca College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Ithaca College rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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