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Ithaca is found in Ithaca, New York. Ithaca is a small suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Ithaca.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Ithaca is known for its programs in music, media, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Ithaca maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Ithaca is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 6,412 in 2005 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Ithaca. The school has a residential or campus feel. Ithaca offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Ithaca values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents and Empire Eight.
More complete details are provided below.
Ithaca College
953 Danby Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850-7188
General Phone: (607) 274-3011
Admissions Phone: (607) 274-3124
Financial Aid Phone: (607) 274-3131
http://www.ithaca.edu
Ithaca awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 317 | radio and television, journalism, organizational communications, communication and journalism, communication studies, recording arts tech, mass communication |
| Liberal Arts | 280 | sociology, creative writing, English, political science, history, speech and rhetoric, economics, anthropology, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 223 | rehabilitation, exercise science, health and fitness, occupational therapy, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, recreational therapy, parks and recreation studies |
| Business And Management | 200 | business management, accounting, international business, human resources management, marketing studies, finance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 137 | physical therapy, psychology, organizational psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 113 | music teaching, teacher education and development, education of speech impaired, physical education teaching, English teaching, health teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 91 | film and photography |
| Music | 86 | various music studies, music performance, music, jazz, music theory and composition, conducting |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 63 | drama, theatre design, stagecraft, acting, theatre arts management |
| Science | 49 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, physics courses |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 47 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, health service and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics, mathematics and computer science |
| Fine Arts | 18 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Medicine | 17 | public health courses, gerontology |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | public health education, medical records admin, health care facilities management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy, philosophy and religious studies, religion |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Law | 0 | legal studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Ithaca in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,541 | 88 |
| Master's degree | 181 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Ithaca had a total enrollment of 6,412 students (6,315 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 43% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Ithaca offers campus housing for 4,302 of its 6,315 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Ithaca, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,087 | 7,870 | 71% | 1,680 | 21% |
| Men | 4,947 | 3,357 | 68% | 795 | 24% |
| Women | 6,140 | 4,513 | 74% | 885 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (607) 274-3124
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,194 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,194 |
| Room and board | $ 9,950 |
| Room charge | $ 5,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 968 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,302 |
Financial Aid:
Ithaca participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 273900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (607) 274-3131
Ithaca has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 60 | $78,647 | 33 | $75,136 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 89 | $65,568 | 55 | $64,096 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 98 | $49,901 | 97 | $50,133 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $41,548 | 11 | $42,699 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $45,520 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 252 | $62,146 | 199 | $57,658 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division III Independents |
| Basketball | Empire Eight |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ithaca Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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