Ithaca, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Ithaca College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 4,828-student campus.

8.29
Incidents / 1k students
#2,822
Rank of 3,050
#182
NY rank
4,828
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Ithaca College reports 8.29 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,822 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 95% of ranked campuses its size.

8.29
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,822
of 3,050 ranked nationally
95%
report fewer incidents than this campus
28
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+4 reported incidents

Ithaca College increased from 24 to 28 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Ithaca College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Ithaca, NY, enrolling approximately 4,828 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 70 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #182 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,828 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Ithaca College is "Rape" with 24 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 1.45 incidents per 1,000 students, Ithaca College reports 472% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 17 total fires, 1 injuries. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

8.29 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2822

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#182

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

28

across 11 crime categories

Where Ithaca College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

8 safer than 5% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Ithaca College percentile rank 7.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2822 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Ithaca College reports 472% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$53,540
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,540
Avg Net Price
$33,926
Median Debt
$24,000
Pell Grant Recipients
19%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
69%
SAT Average
1312
SAT Math Range
600–680
ACT Range
27–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
85%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,305
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,548
Loan Repayment (3yr)
86%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Ithaca College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 56% (18 → 28 incidents)

15202530 202120222023 18 28 ▲ +55.6%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 101
Arson 200
Burglary 1075
Fondling 974
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 6108
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 17 1 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 59
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 139
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 57
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 159
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 2
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Ithaca College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NY

Ithaca College

8.29 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,822
Enrollment
4,828
Data year
2023

PA

University of Scranton

2.49 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,141
Enrollment
4,825
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · 4,825 enrolled
Safety Score 2.49
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA · 4,833 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN · 4,822 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK · 4,811 enrolled
Safety Score 0.83
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI · 4,848 enrolled
Safety Score 3.30

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Ithaca College nationally (rank #2822), regardless of size or state.

Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
National Rank #2821
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
National Rank #2823
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN
National Rank #2820
Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL
National Rank #2824
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA
National Rank #2819

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ithaca College safe?
Ithaca College has a safety score of 8.29 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,822 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Ithaca College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Ithaca College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Ithaca College have fire safety data?
Yes. Ithaca College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 17 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Ithaca College's Safety Profile

Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY enrolls 4,828 students and has a safety score of 8.29 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2822 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 24 in 2022 to 28 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 17 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Ithaca College's 8.29 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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