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Ithaca College
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Annual Tuition
$50,510
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
69.9%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
74.2%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$63,548
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Ithaca College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Ithaca, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $50,510, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 74.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
69.9%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$202,040
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
6.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$33,548
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$133,440
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$468,920
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Ithaca College is $24,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$50,510
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
83.4%
Success
74.2%
In-State Cost
$50,510
Age 25+ Students
0.5%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
942 students
Living In Ithaca
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,311
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,434
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,664
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Ithaca metropolitan area.