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Student-Faculty Ratio		12:1
Full-Time Student Population		6,783
Part-Time Student Population		111
Full-Time Instructional Faculty		465
Part-Time Instructional Faculty		188
Total FT Faculty		465
Faculty with Terminal Degree		94%
Average Faculty Salary		$68,908
Full-Time Retention Rate		86%
Part-Time Retention Rate		0%
Graduation Rate		77%
Programs/Majors Offered		93
Average Course Load		5 courses for liberal arts majors, 5-6 for business majors, 8 for music majors
Academic/Career Counseling?		Yes
Remedial Services?		Yes
Class Sizes		Fewer than 20 students: 52% 20 to 49 students: 43% 50 or more students: 5%

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Ithaca College is home to some of the best music, communications, and physical therapy programs in the country. With the exploratory program, students who haven’t decided on a major can take a variety of classes to determine their interests. For those who want to design a major, Ithaca offers a planned studies option, where the student works with an adviser to design a program of choice. IC also has numerous study abroad programs, and it has centers in London, LA, and DC. Professors practice in their field, do extensive research, and write books. All have office hours, and many students utilize these to ask questions and get feedback.

With the atmosphere of a small liberal arts college, Ithaca offers a world of possibilities. First-year seminar classes help turn high school seniors into college freshmen, and internships help students get experience in the working world. Through it all, the faculty and staff at IC are ready to assist their students. It is possible to become friends with professors while attending IC, and most students know at least one professor personally by the time they graduate. Once you’re a student, the best thing to do is to have an upperclassman advise you on what classes to take. There’s a good chance that they have either taken the professor for class or know someone who has.

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mhogan1

'15

Music Performance

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My College Transition

I went to Ithaca because of the excellent music program that is offered there. My personal teacher, as well as other students, are always willing to help people adjust to the new life, and make it a goal to not only teach, but to learn as well. This made my transition into college that much easier, and made my first semester experience all the more enjoyable.

Jan 11, 2012

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hacp

'13

Art History

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Art History, Architecture Concentration

Amazing faculty. Small department, but its a good thing.

Jan 07, 2012

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Tangerine1

'14

Recreation & Fitness

B+

Hit or Miss

In general, 100-level gen eds are often tedious, dull, or sort of a joke, though this isn't always the case. Professors range from terrible to great in those. However, one of IC's strengths is that you start taking a lot of courses in your major freshman year, and in major classes, the professors are great, educated, and passionate. HSHP, the acting program, and Park in particular, have great reputations.

Dec 09, 2011

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Instructional Programs		Occupational: No Academic: Yes Continuing Professional: Yes Recreational/Avocational: No Adult Basic Remedial: No Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities		Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes Dual Credit: Yes Life Experience Credits: No
IB Test Score Requirements		May be used for credit only
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions		Roy H. Park School of Communications School of Business School of Health Sciences and Human Performance School of Humanities and Sciences School of Music
Degrees Awarded		Bachelor's degree Certificate Doctorate - Professional practice Master's degree
Most Popular Majors		Business Administration and Management: 5% Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia: 2% Physical Therapy: 6% Radio and Television: 3%
Special Study Options		Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Other Academic Offerings		Accelerated program Cross-registration Double major Dual enrollment Honors program Independent study Internships Liberal arts/career combination London Center Los Angeles program Student-designed major Washington semester program
Best Places to Study		Library, top floor Outside on the grass when the weather is nice The Pub or one of the lounges in the Campus Center
Did You Know?		Ithaca was founded in 1892 as the Ithaca Conservatory of Music and was located in downtown Ithaca until the 1960s.

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