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Iona University
New Rochelle, NY · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,250
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $76,994
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Iona University is a private nonprofit college in New Rochelle, NY with 2,951 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1217 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,250 per year ($23,396 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $76,994 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,289
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,643
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–650
200800
SAT Math540–650
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What Iona University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $59,826
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $48,680
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,396
- $30–48k$23,189
- $48–75k$23,624
- $75–110k$27,039
- $110k+$30,557
Get a personal estimate with Iona University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $76,994
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,951
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White48%
- Hispanic32%
- Black9%
- Asian2%
Iona University FAQ
What is Iona University's acceptance rate?+
Iona University admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Iona University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1217.
What ACT score do you need for Iona University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is Iona University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Iona University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,289 students applied to Iona University and 6,643 were admitted; 803 enrolled.
Does Iona University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Iona University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Iona University require an essay?+
Iona University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Iona University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $59,826 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,250.
What is Iona University's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 191931 · How we use this data
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