Iona University

Iona College Overview

Iona College is a private, religious school in the suburban setting of New Rochelle, New York. Iona College was founded in 1940 and the school presently has around 3,617 students a year, including 2,994 undergrads. Iona College offers housing for up to 1,255 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! February 15, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Iona College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Iona College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Iona College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Iona College has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Iona College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Iona College on the Student Life page.

2022 Iona College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	93%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED offered but % not available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	97%
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	97%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	12%
Tuition	$42,128
Percent of Need Met	16%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$30,712

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Is Iona College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Iona College offers and if the college might be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Iona College

Iona College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 93% of applicants get into Iona College each year. Last year, 6,625 students applied to Iona College and 6,132 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Iona College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Iona College, around 71% are still enrolled their sophomore year. 62% of Iona College undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Iona College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 47% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Iona College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Iona College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Iona College's endowment was $206.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Iona College spends about $10,176 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Iona College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Iona College meets 16% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Iona College full-time are awarded $30,712 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $34,691 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Iona College.

Based on this information, is Iona College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Iona College a good school for you?

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Where is Iona College Located?

Iona College is located in the suburban setting of New Rochelle, New York, in the suburbs of New York City.

If you are interested in seeing Iona College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to New Rochelle, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Westchester County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Iona College and New Rochelle are like without leaving home.

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