Iona University
New Rochelle, NY · Private
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Iona University admitted 86.9% of applicants university-wide (7,372 of 8,479).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 86.9% | 7,372 | 8,479 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 2,000 | 2,500 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 600 | 800 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 200 | 200 |
| Men | 83.1% | 2,989 | 3,596 |
| Women | 89.8% | 4,339 | 4,833 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 7,372 admitted students, 952 enrolled (12.9% yield).
Iona University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1110–1300
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 24–29
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Iona University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $72,080/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $47,260 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $24,820 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $72,080/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $25,785 |
| $30k–48k | $27,075 |
| $48k–75k | $28,601 |
| $75k–110k | $29,598 |
| Over $110k | $32,295 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Iona Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Gael Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Iona Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (International Aid)
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Gael Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Award — $10,000 per year (Merit)
Iona University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- High School Transcript
- Recommendation Letter
- Optional Admissions Interview (optional)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- High School Transcript
- Recommendation Letter
- Optional Admissions Interview (optional)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Iona University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Iona University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $73,595
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,999
- At graduation
Iona University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #175
- Forbes: #485
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Iona University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (36%), Psychology (13%), Social sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
Iona University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.