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Iona University

New Rochelle, New York 10801-1890

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Iona University is a private institution in New Rochelle with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1167, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,595 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,951.

Established
1940
Motto
Certa bonum certamen
Mascot
Killian
Type
Private university
Division
Division I

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91%Acceptance
1167SAT Avg
2,731Students
15:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$73,595Earnings 10yr
$27,951Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Iona University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1167

Reading & WritingMid: 580
525645
MathMid: 580
530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2028

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1167

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,880
Room & Board$18,270
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$57,336
Average Net Price$27,951
Median Debt at Graduation$25,999
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,063
$30–48K$27,463
$48–75K$26,714
$75–110K$28,595
$110K+$30,466

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,951

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (88)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,731
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 9%
Hispanic 31%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.4%
Freshman Retention80.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,218
8 Years$61,052
10 Years$73,595

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,600
Men
$63,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
19 mi(33 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
99 mi(172 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
172 mi(298 min)

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