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 21 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.