Iona University

Iona University

New Rochelle, NY, USA

Founded by The Congregation of Christian Brothers, Iona College is a Catholic school in the New York City metro area. Iona confers bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic fields of study and the college also offers 5-year dual degree majors. As a Catholic college, Iona celebrates weekday mass at Blessed Edmund Rice Chapel and Sunday mass at Holy Family Church. Once every year, Iona holds Make A Difference Week featuring community service projects and volunteer opportunities.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
93%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.December 1
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.December 15
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 15

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
78%
Out-Of-State Students
21%
3%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1087
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,617
Total Number of Undergrads
2,994
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
23%
20-39 Students
76%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$29,103
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$44,328
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$44,328
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$17,740
Books and Supplies
$1500

Aid & Grants

0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$24,727
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,274
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,957

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
61%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,095
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$249

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
48%
52%
Student Organizations
80
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
45%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Gaels
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Washington
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
42%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$60,900

What Students Are Saying

Iona College is a nice college. The campus is a good size and always clean. Everyone on campus is just so friendly.
Zhane
Iona has a beautiful campus, unlike any other I have seen. The school spirit and energy is contagious. The programs appear to be well defined.
Victoria from Newburgh, NY
Iona college has a fantastic campus with wonderful facilities and an amazing library. The Extra curricular activities are very entertaining and rewarding. The academics are challenging and encouraging as well.
Emanuel from Yonkers, NY
Iona College provides an excellent atmosphere! It has awesome professors and the students there are all friendly. The school is a beautiful place to be in.
Madalena from Yonkers, NY
Iona College is more than just an educational institution. It is a close knit community. There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved inside and outside of the classroom.
Ariana from Long Island City, NY
I love Iona. Is a very peaceful and beautiful campus. Everyone is friendly and the professors are always willing to help you.
Elvia from Bronx, NY
Iona College has great academic programs. The campus is very well kept up. The education makes students actually work really hard to attain their grades.
Samantha from Huntington, CT