Ithaca College
Location: Ithaca, NY (suburban)
Size: 4,818 students
Avg percent need-met: 88%
Acceptance rate: 78%
Middle 50% ACT: 27-31 **Test optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1210-1330 **Test optional**
Ithaca is a medium sized college with a focus on the arts, and one of the best communications programs in the country. Professors are engaging and practical, and classes are small with plenty of personal attention. There's also the option to cross-register for classes at Cornell! Outside of class, there are loads of opportunities to try a wide variety of things - from a strong music scene to a sports atmosphere. Campus is gorgeous, and there are ample resources for all students.
Popular majors / known for: Journalism, visual and performing arts, health sciences, business
Academic approach: Liberal arts with professional practice, emphasizing theory, practice, and performance
Campus tradition: The senior class jumps into the Dillingham fountains at the end of the year to celebrate their upcoming graduation
Check out campus photos here!
LGBTQ Affirming Characteristics
The Center for LGBT Education, Outreach, & Services provides support resources to the LGBT community, and hosts events like film screenings, speakers, and pride prom. Check out their FAQs for prospective students here!
Transgender resources include an app with a map of gender friendly restrooms on campus, legal name change resources, LGBTQ friendly housing, and trans-specific medical and mental health services.
Student organizations include IC Proud (for LGBT students of color), Prism (confronts queer issues), and Spectrum (for students under the bisexual umbrella)
Rated by Campus Pride as one of the best schools in the Mid-Atlantic region for LGBTQ students
Application Details
RD deadline: February 1st
Early Action deadline: December 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $60
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Not required
Interviews: Considered, required by some departments (School of Music, Theatre Department)
Extra: Demonstrated interest important, RD deadline for music and theater arts is December 1st
School also featured in: Great Likely Schools