Ithaca College

    Ithaca, NY · Private non-profit · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1230–1390
    Median ~1310
    Acceptance rate
    69%
    Enrollment
    4,242
    ACT middle 50%
    27–30

    Current admissions guidance for Ithaca College

    Ithaca College is a private college in New York with a reported 1230–1390 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Some music, theatre, dance, and other programs also use auditions or portfolio requirements.

    SAT/ACT policy

    Ithaca is test-optional for most undergraduate applicants. Students may decide whether SAT or ACT scores accurately represent their preparation, while program-specific requirements remain separate.

    Application deadlines

    Early Decision applications are due November 1. Early Action and Regular Decision use later published deadlines, with program-specific dates applying to several audition-based majors.

    How to use your SAT score

    • A score in or above 1230–1390 can add evidence to a strong academic record.
    • Use test-optional review when the score is not representative.
    • Prioritize auditions, portfolios, and program deadlines where those materials are required.

    Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Ithaca application deadlines · Ithaca test-optional policy.

    How Ithaca College compares

    • The ~1310 SAT midpoint ranks #69 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #9 of 26 in NY.
    • Its 69% acceptance rate is more selective than 44% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($63,548) are $482 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #69 of 197
    SAT rank in NY
    #9 of 26
    More selective than
    44% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$482

    What the numbers say about Ithaca College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 160 points, from 1230 to 1390. A planning score near or above 1430 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 69% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 76% completion rate and $63,548 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1310 SAT scorePlan for a 1450Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $53,540
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $53,540
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $63,548
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    76%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1230 and 1390. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1430 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1390 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1310 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1230 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1390

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1230–1380

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1230

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Ithaca College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Champlain CollegeBurlington, VT1220–138083%
    Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA1200–143077%
    The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN1200–137042%
    University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY1210–138074%
    University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD1240–142072%
    John Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights, OH1180–133081%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Ithaca College?

    Ithaca College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1230–1390, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1430 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Ithaca College's acceptance rate?

    Ithaca College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 69%.

    How much does it cost to attend Ithaca College?

    Published tuition is approximately $53,540 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Ithaca College test-optional?

    Ithaca is test-optional for most undergraduate applicants. Students may decide whether SAT or ACT scores accurately represent their preparation, while program-specific requirements remain separate.

    When are Ithaca College's application deadlines?

    Early Decision applications are due November 1. Early Action and Regular Decision use later published deadlines, with program-specific dates applying to several audition-based majors.

    Official site: www.ithaca.edu