Iona University: Review & Facts

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Iona University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,625 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1940 and is the only school located in New Rochelle, New York.

Iona University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at Iona University.

Majors
Offered
66
Iona University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Accounting and Finance, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Iona University is fair at 79% (close to New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at Iona University is average - 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at Iona University is pretty decent, 15:1. Learn more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $42,200 annually. The additional fees at Iona University (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $2,200; which comes to a total of $44,400 per year.

Read the details about Iona University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 6,228 applications were submitted and 6,004 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Iona University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Iona University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Iona University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Iona University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,400 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Iona University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Iona University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Iona University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Iona University
715 North Ave
New Rochelle, New York
10801-1890, USA
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