C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
77/100 · earnings-weighted

Iona University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 New Rochelle, New York 10801
Iona University campus, New Rochelle, NY
Iona University campus, New Rochelle, NY. Photo: Iona2261, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 57%
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
D
31/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,720
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
91%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Iona University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$73,595
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$51,218
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,999
Median debt at graduation
56%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,217
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
28.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 85th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Iona University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services$46,266$89,359+17%#123 of 796#194$25,624
Finance and Financial Management Services$53,084$84,128+1%#153 of 452#209$21,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$77,352+31%#5 of 215#5$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$40,156$70,790+4%#349 of 1176#511$27,000
Marketing$39,595$69,542+0%#193 of 516#291$23,125
Social Work—$66,417+28%#9 of 420#10$24,250
Psychology$33,023$60,525+19%#90 of 1027#143$24,905
Political Science and Government$18,148$59,151-7%#337 of 565#401$26,062
Criminal Justice and Corrections$31,283$58,688+6%#180 of 660#329$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$29,911$58,650+4%#202 of 660#290$26,723
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$57,669+22%#56 of 680#108$20,500
Management Information Systems and Services$48,720————$26,661

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Iona University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $808,126
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,990/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10804 (5.2% cap, New Rochelle)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $43,680 $43,680
Total Cost (On-Campus) $67,000 $67,000

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
53%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 164 grads/yr Psychology, General 86 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 83 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 72 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 69 grads/yr Finance, General 57 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 38 grads/yr Accounting 33 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 31 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 29 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 23 grads/yr Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 20 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 17 grads/yr Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 17 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 16 grads/yr Computer Science 16 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 14 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 13 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 13 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Iona University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

3,720
Total Students
55%
Women
82%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Hispanic 27%
Black 9%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 80%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 82%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Iona University?
Iona University has an acceptance rate of 91%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Iona University?
Tuition at Iona University is $43,680 for in-state students and $43,680 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Iona University?
The graduation rate at Iona University is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Iona University a good school?
Iona University has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Iona University?
Iona University has a total enrollment of 3,720 students. Most students (82%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology