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Iona University

Iona University

New Rochelle, NY · Suburb · 2,951 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located just 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan in New Rochelle, NY, Iona University is a private Catholic institution renowned for its tight-knit, supportive community and career-focused academics, headlined by the AACSB-accredited LaPenta School of Business. On campus, students experience a vibrant culture shaped by Division I athletics, active service-learning opportunities, and a scenic suburban environment that offers easy access to the professional and cultural resources of New York City. What truly sets Iona apart is its premier partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian, which provides health science students with unparalleled clinical placements, and its robust alumni mentoring program that connects undergraduates directly with industry leaders for elite internship and employment opportunities.

Wikipedia:Iona University is a private Catholic university with a main campus in New Rochelle, New York, United States. It was founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers and occupies a campus of 45 acres (0.18 km2) in New Rochelle and a campus of 28 acres (0.11 km2) in Bronxville, New York.

Location
New Rochelle, NY, 10801-1890 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
11 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$60,247
Avg net price
$29,188
Room & board
$18,820
Tuition
$47,260
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$25,785
$30–48k
$27,075
$48–75k
$28,601
$75–110k
$29,598
$110k+
$32,295
Admissions
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1217
Reading 570–650
Math 540–650
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 24–29
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Iona University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
57%
4-yr on-time completion
50%
1st-yr retention
77%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
59%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,218
Median earnings (10yr)
$73,595
Median debt
$25,999
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$61,619
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
32%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,218
10 years after entry
$73,595
Marketing69
Psychology, General55
Communication and Media Studies54
Criminal Justice and Corrections49
Business Administration, Management and Operations45
Finance and Financial Management Services43
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing38
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods32
Accounting and Related Services28
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services26
Computer Science23
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations21
English Language and Literature, General19
Political Science and Government17
Social Work15
Biology, General13
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Institutional
Endowment
$231M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
54%
Avg faculty salary
$9,406/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,774
Federal loan rate
44%

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