Overview
Iona University is a private institution established in 1940 with city setting located at New Rochelle. It is ranked 60 in Regional Universities North in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester based academic calendar. Students can get involved into more than 75 clubs.
#60 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Urban
Location
New Rochelle, New York
Type
4-year Private
Year Founded
1940
Selectivity
Unselective
Size
Small
3,032 Undergraduates
3,032 Undergraduates
Website
http://www.iona.edu/
Learning
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
Cost
$65,418
Cost of Attendance
$27,862
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $45,880 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $45,880 |
| Room and Board Fees | $18,270 |
$41,234
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
96% (Unselective)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50
Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Not Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
Apply
College's Own Application Portal
For International Students
80
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
15
Early Action Deadline
Dec
01
Early Decision Deadline
Feb
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Apr
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$34,432
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
$6,512
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $65,418
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $65,418
73%
Students with need received Financial Aid
25.6%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
April 15
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA
Merit Scholarships
Available
Iona Merit Award
| Total Worth | Range from $15,000 - $25,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Freshman students |
| Minimum Criteria | test scores and academic ability |
| Requirement for maintenance | Minimum 2.0 CGPA |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Transfer Scholarship & Iona Celtic Scholarship
| Total Worth | Range from $13,000 - $19,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Transfer students |
| Minimum Criteria | Based on outstanding academic records |
| Requirement for maintenance | Minimum 2.0 CGPA |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
New York State Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship
| Total Worth | -- |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | New York State high school graduates |
| Minimum Criteria | have graduated with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 or above; have graduated “with honors” on a New York State Regents diploma or received a score of 3 or higher on two or more Advanced Placement (or AP) examinations; have graduated within the top 15% of his or her high school class. |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | Yes |
| Application deadline | N/A |
NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence
| Total Worth | $1,500 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | graduated from a New York State high school |
| Minimum Criteria | Be in good academic standing |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Yellow Ribbon Education Enhancement Program
| Total Worth | full tuition |
|---|---|
| Details | By enrolling in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program and providing additional scholarships that are matched by the government, Iona is able to offer full tuition to 20 qualifying veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. |
Athletic Awards
| Total Worth | Varies |
|---|---|
| Details | Iona College grants athletic awards on a competitive basis to outstanding athletes. |
Brother Daly Alumni Award
| Total Worth | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Details | Student must have a parent that is a graduate of Iona University. Maintenance of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 |
Sibling Award
| Total Worth | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Details | Siblings must be concurrently enrolled as full-time Iona undergraduate students. Maintenance of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 |
Students
3,032
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
School Size: Small
75%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
49%
Students graduate within 6 years