D3Liberty League

Ithaca College Baseball

Strong D3 program with recent conference titles and deep postseason runs.

Ithaca College is a D3 baseball program in the Liberty League located in Ithaca, NY. Head coach David Valesente has led the program for 3-7 years. Freshmen earn 14% of at-bats and 6% of innings pitched. 45% of players stay all four years. After college, 14% of alumni enter finance — top employers include Ithaca College, Syneos Health, Catalyst Investment Partners. Ithaca College has a 70% acceptance rate and 3.7 average GPA and costs approximately $17,545 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Ithaca College Baseball?

Freshmen at Ithaca College earn 14% of total at-bats and 6% of innings pitched — below the D3 average of 18%. Sophomores receive 23%, juniors 33%, and seniors 30%. The median hitter records 45 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 6% of innings pitched, sophomores 21%, juniors 27%, and seniors 46%. The median pitcher throws 15 innings per season.

Based on 2-4 years of publicly available roster and statistics data.

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 14%So 23%Jr 33%Sr 30%

Median at-bats per hitter: 45

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 6%So 21%Jr 27%Sr 46%

Median innings per pitcher: 15

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Ithaca College Baseball?

45% of freshmen who join Ithaca College baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the D3 average of 36%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 20%. On average, players spend 3.0 seasons on the Ithaca College roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

45%
Stay 4 years
20%
Leave after year 1
3.0
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Ithaca College Baseball Players Do After College?

14% of Ithaca College baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 20 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include consulting (8%), coaching (6%), sales (6%). Top employers include Ithaca College, Syneos Health, Catalyst Investment Partners, Deloitte, American International College.

Career Category Breakdown

finance14%
consulting8%
coaching6%
sales6%
engineering4%

Based on LinkedIn data for 20 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Ithaca College Baseball?

David Valesente is the head baseball coach at Ithaca College and has been with the program for 3-7 years. Ithaca College competes in the Liberty League as a D3 program in Ithaca, NY.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Ithaca College?

Ithaca College has a 70% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.73 for admitted students, with a 74% graduation rate — above the D3 average of 69%. 83% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. Ithaca College is particularly known for Communications, Business, Health Sciences, Music, Theatre, and Dance.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Ithaca College is 4,350 students.

70%
Acceptance rate
3.73
Average GPA
1285
Average SAT
28
Average ACT
74%
Graduation rate
83%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Ithaca College?

Attending Ithaca College costs approximately $50,510 per year, with the average student receiving $32,965 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $17,545 per year. 19% of students at Ithaca College receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$51kAid: $33kNet: $18k
Aid covers 65%19% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Ithaca College Baseball?

Ithaca College is a D3 baseball program competing in the Liberty League, located in Ithaca, NY. Liberty League Champions 2024; NCAA Regional and Super Regional appearances 2023, 2024

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