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Iona College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,255
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 93%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in New Rochelle, New York, Iona College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 93% indicates that Iona College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Iona College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Iona College is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Iona College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,828

Cost of attendance at Iona College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,828

Cost of attendance at Iona College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Iona College received on average $25,664 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,664
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 261 35% $4,852 $1,266,464
Other Federal Grant 261 35% $5,715 $1,491,613
State Grant/Scholarships 233 31% $3,321 $773,852
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 740 100% $22,602 $16,725,574
Total Grant & Scholarships 740 100% $25,664 $18,991,039

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Iona College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Iona College students is 61.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.0%.

61.9%

  • asian 56.0% 14 students
  • African American 38.5% 32 students
  • white 70.3% 313 students
  • unknown 50.0% 14 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 57.7% 124 students
  • International Students 53.8% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 38.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Iona College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Iona College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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