Ithaca College: Review & Facts

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Ithaca College is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,355 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1892 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Ithaca, New York.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
91
Fair
1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Ithaca College.

Ithaca College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 91 majors. The most popular concentrations are Communication and Journalism, Medical, Physical Therapy, Broadcasting, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
Ithaca College student retention rate is fair at 77% (close to New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Ithaca College is good: 79%.

Student to faculty ratio at Ithaca College is good - 9:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$46,700
High
Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $46,700 a year.

Read the details about Ithaca College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
According to recent data, 12,906 applications were submitted and 9,767 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Ithaca College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,000
High
Ithaca College provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Ithaca College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Ithaca College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 4,500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, about $9,000 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Ithaca College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Ithaca College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Ithaca College Location and Maps



Post Address: Ithaca College, 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, New York 14850-7002, USA
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