Ithaca CollegeAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
February 1, 2026
274 Days Left
Admissions Department
953 Danby Road Ithaca, NY 14850
(800) 429-4274 x4274
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English44
Mathematics34
Foreign Language23
Social Studies34
Academic Electives11
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTRequired for someFebruary 1
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
953 Danby Road
Ithaca
NY
14850
Phone
(800) 429-4274 x4274
Fax
(607) 274-1900
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2026
Application Fee
$60
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins November 15
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
February 1
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
SAT or ACT scores recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
70% of 12,007 applicants were admitted
Women
69% of 6,561 applicants were admitted
Men
71% of 4,941 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,364 (17%) of 8,053 admitted students enrolled
Women
705 (16%) of 4,536 admitted students enrolled
Men
659 (19%) of 3,517 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
494
Students Accepting Wait List Position
299
Students Admitted From Wait List
73
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
0%
3.75 - 3.99
0%
3.50 - 3.74
0%
3.25 - 3.49
0%
3.00 - 3.24
0%
2.50 - 2.99
0%
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 619 average , 580-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
10.2%
Score of 600 - 700
53.8%
Score of 500 - 600
31.3%
Score of 400 - 500
4%
Score of 300 - 400
0.7%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 650 average , 610-700 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
26.4%
Score of 600 - 700
56.4%
Score of 500 - 600
16.5%
Score of 400 - 500
0.7%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
29 average , 27-31 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
45.7%
Score of 24 - 29
47.2%
Score of 18 - 23
7.1%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 26
Score of 30 - 36
15.7%
Score of 24 - 29
61.4%
Score of 18 - 23
22.9%
Score of 12 - 17
2.2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 29
Score of 30 - 36
51.5%
Score of 24 - 29
35.7%
Score of 18 - 23
11.4%
Score of 12 - 17
1.4%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 22%
Top quarter: 54%
Top half: 87%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
0%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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