Ithaca College
At Ithaca College, transformation begins when you arrive. Dive into experiential learning opportunities, guided by dedicated faculty and supported by a community as ambitious and creative as you are. From the start, academic theory meets hands-on practice and next-level performance, creating a dynamic environment where learning comes to life. Located in New York’s Finger Lakes region and surrounded by waterfalls (“a showstopper for scenery” according to CNN), Ithaca is a vibrant hub for art, music, festivals, and endless ways to discover and grow. Whether IC graduates are winning Pulitzers, launching nonprofits, or transforming patient care, they don’t just shape successful careers—they make an impact.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
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Additional information
All students who are offered admission to Ithaca College are automatically considered for merit scholarships. Ithaca College also administers need-based aid to qualifying students. Among the Ithaca College scholar programs that include a scholarship are the Innovation Scholar Program, Leadership Scholar Program, the MLK Scholar Program, and the Park Scholar Program. See Financial Aid 101 for more information.
Visit us
There's no better way to get a feel for Ithaca College than to connect with us—and to visit campus when you can. Choose from a range of virtual and on-campus visit opportunities at ithaca.edu/visit.