Ithaca College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Ithaca College?

Ithaca College is a private institution with the same reported undergraduate tuition for New York residents and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, full-time undergraduate tuition was $52,616, with no separately reported required fees in that figure. Published charges are not the same as the amount each family ultimately pays.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition: $52,616.
• Typical annual room charge: $9,252; typical board charge: $7,102.
• Estimated books and supplies: $850.
• Sum of those listed expenses: $69,820, before transportation, personal expenses, and other individual costs.

Financial aid changes the picture considerably, but borrowing is not a discount. In the reported aid data, all students in the measured group received some form of financial aid, and 65% had student loans. The average grant award reported for undergraduates was $31,029. Average net price - the estimated cost after grant and scholarship aid - varied by family income; for families earning $48,000 or less, the reported average was $23,335. An individual offer may differ substantially.

Eligible students may combine institutional grants or scholarships with federal aid and, where applicable, New York State aid. Completing the required aid applications and comparing the college's itemized offer will show which amounts are grants, which are loans, and which expenses remain. Military and veteran education benefits may also be relevant to eligible students. A later published tuition figure should not be added to the 2024-25 housing estimate without checking that both apply to the same academic year.

What are the work-study opportunities at Ithaca College?

Ithaca College students can seek part-time campus jobs and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study positions. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial-aid program that helps students earn wages through approved work; it is not an upfront grant, and an award does not itself guarantee a job.

Students should use the college's student-employment listings and financial-aid guidance to check available positions, hiring steps, and whether a job requires Work-Study eligibility. Ordinary student jobs can also be valuable to students who do not receive a Work-Study award. An internship is different from either type of job: it may carry academic credit, wages, both, or neither, depending on the placement and program.

For career planning beyond campus employment, Ithaca's career services include individual counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and alumni networking opportunities. These services can help students explore majors and apply for work, but their availability should not be confused with a verified job offer or placement outcome.