Iona College Description:
Iona College's attractive 35-acre campus is located in New Rochelle, New York, about 20 miles from Manhattan. Iona is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The school has a healthy 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and it typically does well in Northeast and national rankings. The business school is particularly strong, and business fields are among the most popular with undergraduates. Student life is active, and students can participate in more than 75 clubs and organizations. In athletics, the Iona College Gaels compete in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). The school sponsors 21 Division I teams.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 72%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 540
- SAT Math: 450 / 540
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 19 / 24
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 4,123 (3,256 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
- 97% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $30,192
- Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $12,154
- Other Expenses: $1,850
- Total Cost: $45,696
Iona College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 98%
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 96%
- Loans: 69%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $14,140
- Loans: $7,332
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Finance, Marketing, Mass Communication, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 85%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 50%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 62%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Iona College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.iona.edu/about/mission.cfm
"Iona College is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education. We commit ourselves to education within the rich heritage of these legacies, especially intellectual inquiry and the values of justice, peace and service."
