Fast Facts

Take a moment to browse our website and learn about the characteristics that set us apart: the small class sizes, highly accredited programs, numerous cultural, athletic and service opportunities, a tight-knit community and outstanding resources that nurture student success at Iona. The Iona community is one that truly learns outside the lines.

History

Established in 1940 as a Catholic university in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education.

Campuses

Two campuses in Westchester County - New Rochelle and nearby Bronxville, New York. Two miles from Long Island Sound and 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan.

Enrollment

  • 4,041 total students
  • 3,389 undergraduate students
  • 652 graduate students
  • 813 first-time, full-time freshmen

Characteristics of the Student Body

  • 56% female students, 44% male students
  • 38 states and territories represented
  • Students from 39 countries enrolled
  • Most recent six-year graduation rate of 59% (fall 2019 cohort) 

Academics

  • Nearly 40 undergraduate majors and 50 minors
  • Nearly 30 graduate programs through the School of Arts & Science, LaPenta School of Business, NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
    • 17 master’s degrees
    • 12 advanced certificate programs
  • Over 55,000 alumni across the globe

Student Life

  • More than 100 different clubs, organizations and student groups on campus including 21 club sports teams and an expanded spirit & performing arts program
  • 1,252 students living on campus
  • 52% of first-year class living on campus

Athletics: NCAA Division I program with 24 varsity teams

  • NCAA Division I program with 24 Varsity teams
  • Men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Water Polo.
  • Women: Acrobatics & Tumbling, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo. Golf begins 2025-26
  • Renowned for Men’s Basketball, New York Metro’s winningest basketball program for 30 years; and Men’s Cross Country MAAC Championships, 33 years straight 

Student-Faculty Ratio

16-to-1

The above data reflects the 2025-26 academic year.