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Iona University

Iona University is a medium, private institution located in New Rochelle, ny. Founded in 1940, Iona University offers undergraduate degrees in 88 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 2,633 undergraduates
cost $44,328 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Iona University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 96.4%
SAT score average 1122
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
01
212 days away Early Decision date

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December
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Iona University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Other
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Marketing
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $44,328
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,740
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,850
Cost of attendance* $65,418
Average financial aid package $34,773
Estimated cost $30,645 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $44,328
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,740
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,850
Cost of attendance* $65,418
Average financial aid package $34,773
Estimated cost $30,645 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Iona University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,633, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

3,720

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
41%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
26%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
21%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Iona University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 715 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801-1890
phone 914-633-2000
address www.iona.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Gaels activities board

Council for greek governance

Student leader alliance for multiculturalism

The ionian - student newspaper

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Iona University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Iona University?

Iona University is located in New Rochelle, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Iona University? 

The acceptance rate for Iona University is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for Iona University?

The average high school GPA for Iona University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Iona University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Iona University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $261,672.

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