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 truly moves the world.

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

  • 3,621 total students
  • 3,032 undergraduate students
  • 589 graduate students

Characteristics of the Student Body

  • 809 first-time, full-time freshmen
  • 53% female students, 47% male students
  • 36 states and territories represented
  • Students from 49 countries enrolled
  • Most recent six-year graduation rate of 57% (fall 2016 cohort)

Academics

  • Nearly 40 undergraduate degree programs of study and over 40 minors
  • 24 graduate programs through the School of Arts & Science, LaPenta School of Business, NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
    • 14 master’s degrees
    • 10 advanced certificate programs
  • Over 50,000 alumni across the globe

Student Life

  • More than 80 different clubs, organizations and student groups on campus including 10 club sports teams and an expanded performing arts program
  • 1,109 undergraduate students living on campus
  • 56% of first-year class living on campus

Athletics: NCAA Division I program with 23 varsity teams

  • NCAA Division I program with 23 Varsity teams
  • Men: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Water Polo. Newly announced Lacrosse begins 2024-25
  • Women: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo. Newly announced Acrobatics & Tumbling begins 2024-25
  • Renowned for Men’s Basketball, New York’s winningest team for over 25 years; and Men’s Cross Country, MAAC Championship team 32 years straight

Student-Faculty Ratio

15-to-1

The above data reflects the 2022-23 academic year.