Ithaca College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$52,616

5.08% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$35,253

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

69%

12,400 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,767

96.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

76.2%

1,267 Graduates

About

Ithaca College is a higher education institution located in Tompkins County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Ithaca College were General Business Administration & Management (88 degrees awarded), Radio & Television (58 degrees), and Cinematography & Film Production (55 degrees).

In 2024, 1,216 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ithaca College. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (893 degrees), 7.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ithaca College is $52,616, which is $27,328 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Ithaca College is $52,616, which is $27,328 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,253.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Ithaca College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$52,616

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ithaca College was $52,616. The cost of tuition at Ithaca College is $27,328 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ithaca College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,253

2024 Value

2.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Ithaca College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,253. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Ithaca College grew by 2.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ithaca College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,030

Room and Board

$850

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ithaca College was of $16,030 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.602% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $850. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ithaca College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Ithaca College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ithaca College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Ithaca College received 12,400 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.27% annual growth. Out of those 12,400 applicants, 8,557 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69% acceptance rate.

There were 4,767 students enrolled at Ithaca College in 2024. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Ithaca College has an overall enrollment yield of 12.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,557

Accepted Out of 12,400

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Ithaca College was 69% (8,557 admissions from 12,400 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 69.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.27%, while admissions grew by 1.89%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Ithaca College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2024)

208

Scores Submitted (2024)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Ithaca College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Ithaca College had a total enrollment of 4,767 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Ithaca College is 4,602 students and the part-time enrollment is 165. This means that 96.5% of students enrolled at Ithaca College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ithaca College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.5% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.68% Two or More Races, 4.43% Black or African American, 3.63% Asian, 0.126% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0839% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ithaca College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.1%), followed by White Male (16.3%) and Asian Female (7.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ithaca College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,767 students. The full-time enrollment at Ithaca College is 4,602 and the part-time enrollment is 165. This means that 96.5% of students enrolled at Ithaca College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ithaca College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ithaca College was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Ithaca College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ithaca College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,361 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
531 enrolled students
Two or More Races
223 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ithaca College is 70.5% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.68% Two or More Races, 4.43% Black or African American, 3.63% Asian, 0.126% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0839% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 101 students (2.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 254 more women than men received degrees from Ithaca College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ithaca College is white (893 degrees awarded). There were 7.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Ithaca College is General Business Administration & Management (88 degrees awarded), followed by Radio & Television (58 degrees) and Cinematography & Film Production (55 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ithaca College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (211 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (239 degrees), and English (43 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ithaca College are Other managers (300,577 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (238,972 people), Postsecondary teachers (160,374 people), Secondary school teachers (154,488 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (142,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Ithaca College in 2024 are Communications (211 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (239 degrees), English (43 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ithaca College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Ithaca College are Communications (211 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (239 degrees), English (43 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ithaca College are Elementary & secondary schools (597,204 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (414,315 people), Computer Systems Design (265,863 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (168,533 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (162,508 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ithaca College.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
88 degrees awarded
Radio & Television
58 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
55 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Ithaca College was General Business Administration & Management with 88 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Ithaca College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

481

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

735

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 481 degrees were awarded to men at Ithaca College, which is 0.654 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (735).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ithaca College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Ithaca College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.89 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Ithaca College in Physical Therapy, which is 2.47 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 69% of students graduating from Ithaca College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (88.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Ithaca College is Female and Two or More Races (88.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.82% of graduates (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
893 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
112 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ithaca College is white (893 degrees awarded). There were 7.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

2.22% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
532 degrees awarded
White Male
361 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ithaca College is white female (532 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (361 degrees).

Operations

Ithaca College has an endowment valued at nearly $403M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 46.2M (11.5%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Ithaca College had a total salary expenditure of 209M. Ithaca College employs 146 Associate professors, 119 Assistant professors and 106 Professors. Most academics at Ithaca College are Female Associate professor (76), Male Associate professor (70), and Female Assistant professor (67).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ithaca College are: Service, with 216 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 132 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 103 employees.

Endowment

$403M

2024 Endowment

7.9%

growth from 2023

Ithaca College has an endowment valued at about $403M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Ithaca College grew 7.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $349M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Ithaca College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$99.8M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Ithaca College paid a median of $99.8M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($209M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$34.8M

Instructional Salaries

388

Number of Employees

In 2024, Ithaca College paid a total of $34.8M to 388 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ithaca College were Service with 216 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 132 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 103 employees.

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