Iona University
Iona University at a Glance
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About Iona University
Featured Alumnus
Joseph G. Ponterotto ranks among our Top Influential Psychologists Today.
According to Wikipedia, Iona University is a private Roman Catholic university with a main campus in New Rochelle, New York. It was founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers and occupies a campus of in New Rochelle and a campus of in Bronxville, New York.
Iona University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,289 | 87% | 77% | 59% | 1205 | 26 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Iona University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $48,680 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $23,396 |
| 30K - 48K | $23,189 |
| 48K - 75K | $23,624 |
| 75K - 110K | $27,039 |
| 110K+ | $30,557 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Iona University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Iona University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $76,994 a year, and 95% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Iona University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 4,328 | 3,589 | 739 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Iona University?
Iona University is located at 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801-1890.
How Safe is Iona University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Iona University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Iona University has a violent crime rate of 0.10% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. New Rochelle has a violent crime rate of 0.16% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.30%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Iona University Known For?
Iona University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Physics
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Mathematics
- Communications
- Chemistry
- History
- Philosophy
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Business
- Literature
- Religious Studies
- Economics
- Medical
- Political Science
- Biology
- Education
Iona University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Iona University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Iona University ranks #886 in the U.S. and #3707 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesIona University ranks #899 in the U.S. and #2326 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesIona University ranks #1030 in the U.S. and #4528 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesIona University ranks #1581 in the U.S. and #3078 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesIona University ranks #1747 in the U.S. and #6533 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesIona University ranks #1759 in the U.S. and #6582 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesIona University ranks #1787 in the U.S. and #6503 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesIona University ranks #1865 in the U.S. and #6039 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesIona University ranks #1983 in the U.S. and #6704 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesIona University ranks #2032 in the U.S. and #5416 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesIona University ranks #2069 in the U.S. and #5221 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesIona University ranks #2120 in the U.S. and #7617 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesIona University ranks #2147 in the U.S. and #6752 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesIona University ranks #2160 in the U.S. and #9633 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesIona University ranks #2223 in the U.S. and #9103 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesIona University ranks #2235 in the U.S. and #7793 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesIona University ranks #2242 in the U.S. and #9525 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesIona University ranks #2283 in the U.S. and #9119 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesIona University ranks #3203 in the U.S. and #11927 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesWho Are Iona University's Most Influential Alumni?
Iona University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Physics. Here are some of Iona University's most famous alumni:
- Donald Spoto
- An American writer.
- John Freely
- An American physicist .
- John Sweeney
- An American labor leader.
- Don McLean
- An American singer-songwriter.
- Tommy Dreamer
- An American professional wrestler and promoter.
- Benedict Groeschel
- An American Franciscan friar, priest, founder.
- Joseph G. Ponterotto
- An American psychologist, author, academic.
- Bud Cort
- An American actor and comedian.
- Daniel Tobin
- An American poet, editor, and essayist.
- Regis J. Armstrong
- A Priest:Capuchin religious order of friars/professor:School of Religious Studies/ Catholic University of America.
- Kathleen Deignan
- An American theologian.
- Mandy Rose
- An American actress, model and professional wrestler.
