Ithaca College is a private non-profit institution in Ithaca, established in 1892. Ithaca College is a private liberal arts institution in Ithaca, New York, founded in 1892 as a music conservatory. Today it offers over 100 degree programs across five schools, with particular strength in communications, music, and performing arts. The college enrolls approximately 6,200 students and competes in NCAA Division III athletics.