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Ithaca College is a private institution of higher education located on the South Hill of Ithaca, New York, United States. It was founded by William Egbert in 1892. The college has been ranked among the top ten master universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report consistently since 1996. The college offers more than 100 degree programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
The Ithacan is the official newspaper of the college. The athletic department fields more than 20 varsity teams. Ithaca is a member of the NCAA's Division III, the Empire Eight Conference, and the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Bombers.
Ithaca is found in Ithaca, NY. 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, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 640.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Ithaca has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 6,660 in 2007-2008 at Ithaca.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Ithaca has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
General Phone: (607) 274-3011
http://www.ithaca.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 253 | radio and television, digital communications, journalism, organizational communications, communication and journalism, communication studies, recording arts tech, mass communication |
| Therapy and Counseling | 249 | physical therapy, psychology, organizational psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 241 | creative writing, English, sociology, political science, diversity studies, history, anthropology, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 173 | exercise science, sports and fitness management, occupational therapy, health and fitness, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, recreational therapy, health and physical education |
| Business and Management | 159 | business management, accounting, international business |
| Education and Teaching | 122 | music teaching, physical education teaching, health teaching, education of speech impaired, secondary teaching, math teaching, English teaching, art education, ... |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 91 | cinematography, film and photography |
| Music | 85 | music performance, music theory and composition, music, conducting, jazz, music pedagogy, various music studies |
| Science | 61 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, theoretical and mathematical physics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 59 | drama, acting, theatre design, theatre arts management, stagecraft |
| Medical Support and Technology | 45 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology, health service and sciences |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 23 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, mathematics and statistics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | philosophy, philosophy and religious studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 11 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 10 | public health education, health care facilities management |
| Medicine | 9 | public health courses, gerontology |
| Law | 6 | legal studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Ithaca in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,340 | 87 |
| Master's degree | 246 | 18 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 63 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Ithaca had a total enrollment of 6,660 students (6,818 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Ithaca offers campus housing for 4,274 of its 6,818 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,546 | 8,014 | 59% | 1,441 | 18% |
| Men | 5,703 | 3,103 | 54% | 579 | 19% |
| Women | 7,843 | 4,911 | 63% | 862 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,606 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,606 |
| Room and board | $ 11,162 |
| Room charge | $ 5,884 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,278 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,130 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,470 |
Financial Aid:
Ithaca participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 273900)
Ithaca has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 58 | $92,479 | 33 | $89,341 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 97 | $73,707 | 65 | $72,234 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 93 | $55,828 | 105 | $56,566 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $57,305 | 11 | $49,991 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $61,217 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 256 | $70,998 | 216 | $65,637 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
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
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Creative Writing
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
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 drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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