Iona University
Founded 1940
President Seamus Carey (President)
Fees USD 43,612
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Iona University is a private Catholic university founded in 1940 by the De La Salle Brothers in New Rochelle, New York, just 25 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Iona offers a values-based, career-focused education with strong programs in business, communications, education, computer science, and health sciences. The university enrolls approximately 4,200 students and is known for its strong alumni network in the New York metro area.
Schools and Colleges
- LaPenta School of Business — AACSB-accredited undergraduate and MBA programs
- School of Arts and Science — Humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences
- School of Education — Teacher preparation with New York State certification
- School of Health Sciences — Mental health counseling, occupational therapy, and speech pathology
- Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation — Entrepreneurship programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App with Iona supplement
- Application Fee: $50
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1080–1280, ACT 22–28
- Essays: Personal statement + Why Iona essay
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5+
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: December 1
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~72%
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 recommended