Ithaca College SAT Scores & Admissions
Ithaca, NY · Private non-profit · Master's university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
Current admissions guidance for Ithaca College
Ithaca College is a private college in New York with a reported 1230–1390 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Some music, theatre, dance, and other programs also use auditions or portfolio requirements.
SAT/ACT policy
Ithaca is test-optional for most undergraduate applicants. Students may decide whether SAT or ACT scores accurately represent their preparation, while program-specific requirements remain separate.
Application deadlines
Early Decision applications are due November 1. Early Action and Regular Decision use later published deadlines, with program-specific dates applying to several audition-based majors.
How to use your SAT score
- A score in or above 1230–1390 can add evidence to a strong academic record.
- Use test-optional review when the score is not representative.
- Prioritize auditions, portfolios, and program deadlines where those materials are required.
Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Ithaca application deadlines · Ithaca test-optional policy.
How Ithaca College compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #67 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #8 of 26 in NY.
- Its 69% acceptance rate is more selective than 44% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry ($63,548) are $482 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
What the numbers say about Ithaca College
- The reported middle 50% spans 160 points, from 1230 to 1390. A planning score near or above 1430 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
- The Scorecard snapshot reports a 69% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
- Reported outcomes include a 76% completion rate and $63,548 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.
How your SAT score lines up
The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1230 and 1390. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.
- 1430 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
- 1390 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1310 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1230 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.
Colleges with similar SAT scores
Ranked by proximity to Ithaca College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.
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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford | Oxford, OH | 1220–1390 | 75% |
| Simmons University | Boston, MA | 1220–1390 | 70% |
| Champlain College | Burlington, VT | 1220–1380 | 83% |
| University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | 1210–1380 | 74% |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | 1200–1430 | 77% |
| Clarkson University | Potsdam, NY | 1200–1390 | 77% |
Questions about Ithaca College
What SAT score do I need for Ithaca College?
Ithaca College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1230–1390, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1430 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.
What is Ithaca College's acceptance rate?
Ithaca College's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 69%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend Ithaca College?
Historical published tuition is approximately $53,540 per year (excludes room, board, fees).
Is Ithaca College test-optional?
Ithaca is test-optional for most undergraduate applicants. Students may decide whether SAT or ACT scores accurately represent their preparation, while program-specific requirements remain separate.
When are Ithaca College's application deadlines?
Early Decision applications are due November 1. Early Action and Regular Decision use later published deadlines, with program-specific dates applying to several audition-based majors.