Ithaca College Acceptance Rate
Ithaca, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,007
- Admitted
- 8,398
- Yield
- 14.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Ithaca College's acceptance rate has risen from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 69.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 18,207 to 12,007 (-34%) over that period.
Its 69.9% rate makes Ithaca College more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
Ithaca College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 18,207 | 10,763 | 59.1% | 1,560 |
| 2015–16 | 16,519 | 11,072 | 67% | 1,809 |
| 2016–17 | 14,380 | 10,054 | 69.9% | 1,634 |
| 2017–18 | 14,152 | 9,980 | 70.5% | 1,622 |
| 2018–19 | 15,278 | 10,472 | 68.5% | 1,666 |
| 2019–20 | 14,192 | 10,326 | 72.8% | 1,509 |
| 2020–21 | 12,906 | 9,767 | 75.7% | 992 |
| 2021–22 | 13,445 | 10,451 | 77.7% | 1,166 |
| 2022–23 | 12,446 | 9,359 | 75.2% | 1,311 |
| 2023–24 | 12,007 | 8,398 | 69.9% | 1,197 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,561 | 4,536 | 69.1% |
| Men | 4,941 | 3,517 | 71.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–700 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 580–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–31 | 6% |
How Ithaca College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Ithaca College's acceptance rate?
Ithaca College's acceptance rate is 69.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,398 admitted of 12,007 applicants).
Is Ithaca College test optional?
Ithaca College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Ithaca College?
Ithaca College received 12,007 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,398.
What SAT score do you need for Ithaca College?
Admitted students at Ithaca College typically scored 610–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Ithaca College getting harder to get into?
Ithaca College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 69.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ithaca.edu/.