At a glance
Average net price
$33,926
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
76.2%
Admission rate
69%
Undergrad size
4,242
In-state tuition
$53,540
Out-of-state tuition
$53,540
Cost of attendance
$68,699
Median earnings (10y)
$63,548
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,312
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 84.7%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (52% of credentials).
- STEM10%
- Health14%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts52%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services1%
- ~1,044 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication22.1%~939 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions13.9%~590 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business10.1%~426 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology5.2%~222 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~204 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.0%~168 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences3.9%~163 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.6%~154 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.3%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture0.4%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.2%~9 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 272 | $33,699 | $23,921 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 258 | $45,684 | $25,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 257 | $40,148 | $23,250 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 247 | — | $25,959 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 220 | $24,093 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 170 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 120 | $22,736 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 110 | $63,547 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 100 | $47,318 | $26,500 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 99 | $27,905 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 88 | $26,055 | $23,250 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 69 | $25,879 | $23,149 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 64 | $23,663 | $25,000 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 51 | $33,131 | $25,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 51 | $22,038 | $24,403 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 48 | $26,411 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | $31,163 | $26,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Master's | 45 | $41,054 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $22,875 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 38 | $25,044 | $19,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $25,000 |
| Music. | Master's | 31 | $29,307 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 27 | $70,085 | $21,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 22 | $47,268 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 22 | $20,184 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 21 | $66,961 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 20 | $53,173 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 19 | $52,233 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $22,095 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 17 | $62,984 | — |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 16 | $52,514 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a mid-sized institution located in Ithaca, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,242 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Communication, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Ithaca College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $33,926 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $53,540 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $68,699 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 76.2%, a strong completion outcome. 84.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,548 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Ithaca College confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Communication, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (52% of credentials), health (14% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Ithaca College accepts 69% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,312.
Location & campus
Set in Ithaca, New York (suburb), Ithaca College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Ithaca College
Q.How much does Ithaca College cost?
The average net price at Ithaca College is $33,926 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $68,699.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Ithaca College?
Ithaca College has a 6-year graduation rate of 76.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Ithaca College?
Ithaca College admits 69% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Ithaca College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Ithaca College graduate earns $63,548 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Ithaca College?
Published tuition is $53,540 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Ithaca College located?
Ithaca College is located in Ithaca, New York (ZIP 14850).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Ithaca College at their official website.