Iona University
New Rochelle, New York 10801-1890
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1940, the idea of the college's founding community of Brothers was to start a small, affordable college for the sons of New York's working class.
- •The building was named Cornelia Hall after the first president of the new Iona College.
- •On September 19, 1940, Iona College opened its doors with nine Christian Brothers and six lay faculty greeting the first class.
- •The Congregation of Christian Brothers was itself founded in 1802 by Edmund Ignatius Rice in Waterford, Ireland.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1167
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Academics
Programs (88)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment
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Plan Your Visit
Days out near New Rochelle
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Yonkers, from real bookable tour times.
- Stevens Institute of Technology · William Paterson University of New JerseyPublic and private77 days
- Mount Saint Mary College · State University of New York at New PaltzUnder $25k a year16 days