Iona University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New Rochelle, NY
5.0 2 reviews

#44 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,958

Location New Rochelle, New York
Website iona.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#456

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Iona College, located in suburban New Rochelle approximately 20 miles north of New York City, is a private Catholic institution founded by the Christian Brothers in 1940. The 45-acre campus combines traditional stone buildings with modern academic facilities in a residential setting accessible by public transportation to Manhattan. The college maintains selective undergraduate admission standards and is organized into two main academic units: the School of Arts & Science and the LaPenta School of Business, with particularly strong programs in business administration, mass communication, and education. Iona's NCAA Division I athletic program competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, with the men's basketball team regularly participating in the NCAA Tournament. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in six residential halls.

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Ratings

Iona University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1110/1300
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/29
GPA 3.4

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$47,260

Costs for Iona University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$47,260
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$2,200
Room and Board		$18,820
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,850
Total One Year Cost		$71,130

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$58,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Iona University are Business, Communication, and Education. 37% of students major in Business, 17% in Communication, and 10% in Education.