Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
69.94%
SAT Average
1,285
ACT Range
27-31
Ithaca College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 69.94%. This means approximately 699 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,350 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
69.94%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $50,510 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,510 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $66,162 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $32,965 | State avg: $18,893. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 19.01% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 64.15% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Ithaca College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$50,510
Room and board
$16,030
Books and supplies
$850
Other expenses
$1,326
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$66,162
Average net price
$32,965
Average aid coverage
50%
$33,197 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Ithaca College pays approximately $32,965 per year after grants and aid. This is above the New York average of $18,893 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Ithaca College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New York and national averages.
Ithaca College net price
$32,965
New York average
$18,893
National average
$17,506
Ithaca College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $50,510 and average net price at $32,965. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$50,510
Current net price
$32,965
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
74.11%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$63,548
Undergraduates
4,350
10-Year Median Earnings - Ithaca College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Ithaca College graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Ithaca College?
Undergraduates
4,350
Completion rate
74.11%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
19.01%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
64.15%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 19.01% of Ithaca College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 64.15% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Ithaca College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Ithaca College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Ithaca College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Ithaca College is listed at 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850-7002. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Ithaca College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College | 69.94% | $50,510 | $32,965 | $63,548 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 59.08% | $40,375 | $26,027 | $131,426 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 23.81% | $24,648 | $37,732 | $111,027 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $109,601 |
| Center for Allied Health Education | 18.52% | Not available | $35,431 | $107,249 |
Similar Schools in Ithaca
This local cluster focuses on nearby Ithaca schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Ithaca.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ithaca College's acceptance rate?
Ithaca College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 69.94%.
How much is Ithaca College tuition?
Ithaca College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $50,510.
What is Ithaca College's average net price?
Ithaca College's average net price in the local dataset is $32,965.
What does Ithaca College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $22,208 for Ithaca College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Ithaca College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $63,548 for Ithaca College.
Is Ithaca College accredited?
Ithaca College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Ithaca College?
The local dataset lists 4,350 undergraduate students at Ithaca College.
What percentage of Ithaca College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Ithaca College in the local dataset is 19.01%.
What is the federal loan rate at Ithaca College?
The federal loan rate for Ithaca College in the local dataset is 64.15%.
Where should I verify Ithaca College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Ithaca College or the latest official federal education data.