Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
69%
Acceptance Rate
$53,540
Avg Cost (In-State)
$53,540
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
75.2%
Graduation Rate
4,242
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision); December 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$60
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common Application personal essay required (250-650 words)
Note: Auditions required for music programs; portfolios required for art, photography, and film programs
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$46,305
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$63,548
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
75%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $30,355 | $58,804 | 206 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $39,446 | $68,029 | 179 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $46,306 | $75,810 | 136 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $23,782 | $44,829 | 120 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $18,243 | $46,563 | 79 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $7,071 | $76,766 | 63 |
| Music. | $23,119 | $51,338 | 60 |
| Psychology, General. | $27,814 | $53,057 | 52 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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