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at Ithaca College
A Home Away from Home
Ithaca College is a place where you can find a home being exactly who you are.
We offer more than 70 academic programs in our five schools led by expert faculty who are committed to you and your future.
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Push Boundaries, Unearth Discoveries
Studios, stages, clinics, and laboratories help you hone your craft, whether you’re in the arts, health fields, business, media, or sciences.
Awards were made in grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study to IC students last year.
Natural splendor is never in short supply in Ithaca, including cascading water. "Ithaca is gorges” for a reason.
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Our faculty’s commitment to teaching undergraduate students has earned us the top ranking from U.S. News & World Report for universities in the North.
In regional categories, we were awarded the following rankings:
- #1 Best Undergraduate Teaching
- #2 Most Innovative Schools
- #13 for Best Regional Universities
- #16 for Best Value
We’re a natural home for thinkers and explorers. Choose from more than 70 undergraduate majors and 12 graduate degrees, and work with mentors who will support and stretch your talents.
On our collaborative campus, undergraduates work alongside faculty—and one another—in more than 70 majors and 70 minors, student organizations, and other exciting opportunities to spark questions and inspire solutions.
Develop your expertise and invigorate your long-term potential with professional degree programs, practical leadership courses, and specialized certificates.
Paying for college can feel overwhelming. Our office is here to help you determine costs and navigate financial aid applications.
Our scholarships for new students are offered to those who excel in academics, artistic talent, community service, and leadership—or meet special circumstances.
Experience the power of IC’s eclectic and energized community! Plan a tour on campus, or check out one of our virtual tours.
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No surprises. No secrets. No stress. Know the full cost of your next four years—from day one. At Ithaca College we want to make figuring out how much your education will cost a little easier.
- Simplified financial aid process
- Four-year financial forecast
- One-on-one financial aid appointments
- A free IC Advantage course you can take online the summer before your first semester
Create Your Own Story
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Explore our distinctive community. Revel in the music. Head to a game. Join a Service Saturday. We’re a natural habitat for next-gen thinkers, innovators, performers, and seekers looking to make things happen.
We help students strategize and connect with IC resources that support academic, social, and financial wellness.
We offer an extensive array of mental and physical wellness services including counseling, coaching, and fitness centers.
"Gorge-ous" Ithaca, New York, has been ranked a #1 college town in the U.S. There's a good chance you won't run out of new things to do or places to explore.
Forewords: The Ithaca College Story
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We create lots of buzz. Dive into our successes, campus highlights, and research innovations.
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