Ithaca College Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Ithaca College is 69.9%.  Its admission rate is the 68th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Ithaca College and can you get accepted?

Ithaca College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 8,398 out of the 12,007 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Ithaca College?

70% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Ithaca College you should:

• Score 1280 on the SAT
• Score 29 on the ACT
• Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Ithaca College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ithaca College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Ithaca College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Ithaca College is 1280 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1190-1370. Students who get into Ithaca College score in the top 26 percent of all SAT test takers..  Ithaca College ranks #40 in the state of New York and #226 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1280 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Ithaca College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1190 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1190, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1100, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Ithaca College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1280, you have around a 70% chance of being admitted. A 1370 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Ithaca College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Ithaca College is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 31.  The school ranks #29 in New York and #174 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 25.

6 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Ithaca College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Ithaca College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Ithaca College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 70% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 82% with a 31 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

55% of Ithaca College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 23% are in the top ten percent.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ithaca College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ithaca College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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