Iona College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$40,628
3.17% growth from 2020
2021 Average Net Price
$28,596
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
3%
Default Rate
2021 Acceptance Rate
92.6%
6,625 Applicants
2021 Enrolled Students
3,617
83% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
61.9%
518 Graduates

About

Iona College is a higher education institution located in Westchester County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Iona College were General Business Administration & Management (133 degrees awarded), Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (24 degrees), and General Psychology (17 degrees).

In 2021, 1,095 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Iona College. 56.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (585 degrees), 2.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (246 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Iona College is $40,628, which is $17,444 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Iona College is $40,628, which is $17,444 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,596.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Iona College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,628
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Iona College was $40,628. The cost of tuition at Iona College is $17,444 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Average Net Price

$28,596
2021 Value
1.74%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 Iona College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,596. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Iona College grew by 1.74%.

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Other Student Expenses

$16,208
Room and Board
$1,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Iona College was of $16,208 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

88%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Iona College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.12% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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3%
2019 Default Rate
28
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Iona College was 3%, which represents 28 out of the 933 total borrowers.

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predictive-analysisAdmissions

Iona College received 6,625 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 35.8% annual growth. Out of those 6,625 applicants, 6,132 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.6% acceptance rate.

There were 3,617 students enrolled at Iona College in 2021. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Iona College has an overall enrollment yield of 11.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.6%
Acceptance Rate in 2021
6,132
Accepted Out of 6,625

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Iona College was 92.6% (6,132 admissions from 6,625 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 85.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 35.8%, while admissions declined by −30.9%..

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SAT Scores

12%
Submission Percentage (2021)
86
Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Iona College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Iona College had a total enrollment of 3,617 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Iona College is 3,002 students and the part-time enrollment is 615. This means that 83% of students enrolled at Iona College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Iona College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.3% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Black or African American, 2.88% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Iona College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.4%), followed by White Male (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Iona College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,617 students. The full-time enrollment at Iona College is 3,002 and the part-time enrollment is 615. This means that 83% of students enrolled at Iona College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

70%
2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Iona College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Iona College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    1,890 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    862 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    394 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Iona College is 52.3% White, 23.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.9% Black or African American, 2.88% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 158 students (4.37%) did not report their race.

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In 2021, 133 more women than men received degrees from Iona College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Iona College is white (585 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (246 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Iona College is General Business Administration & Management (133 degrees awarded), followed by Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (24 degrees) and General Psychology (17 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Iona College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (90 degrees awarded), Psychology (108 degrees), and Protective Services (78 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iona College are Accountants & auditors (1,076,771 people), Other managers (888,119 people), Financial managers (515,019 people), Chief executives & legislators (439,811 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (410,895 people).

The most specialized majors at Iona College in 2021 are Communications (90 degrees awarded), Psychology (108 degrees), Protective Services (78 degrees), Business (469 degrees), and History (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iona College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Iona College are Communications (90 degrees awarded), Psychology (108 degrees), Protective Services (78 degrees), Business (469 degrees), and History (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iona College are Elementary & secondary schools (1,075,102 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (657,843 people), Computer Systems Design (616,221 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (579,754 people), and Banking & related activities (552,678 people).

The most specialized majors at Iona College are Communications (90 degrees awarded), Psychology (108 degrees), Protective Services (78 degrees), Business (469 degrees), and History (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Iona College.
Most Common (2020)
  1. 74 degree-majors awarded
  2. 71 degree-majors awarded
  3. 67 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Iona College was General Finance with 74 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

481
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
614
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 481 degrees were awarded to men at Iona College, which is 0.783 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (614).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Iona College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 92 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Iona College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.929 times less than the 99 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

59%
100% Completion Time
64%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 59% of students graduating from Iona College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Iona College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.56% of graduates (34 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    585 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    246 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Iona College is white (585 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (246 degrees).

6.39% of degree recipients (70 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. White Female
    325 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    260 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Iona College is white female (325 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (260 degrees).

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briefcaseOperations

Iona College has an endowment valued at nearly $206M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 43.2M (20.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Iona College had a total salary expenditure of 106M. Iona College employs 58 Associate professors, 41 Assistant professors and 37 Professors. Most academics at Iona College are Female Associate professor (30), Male Professor (28), and Male Associate professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iona College are: Service, with 72 employees, Management, with 59 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 52 employees.

Endowment

$206M
2021 Endowment
26.8%
growth from 2020

Iona College has an endowment valued at about $206M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Iona College grew 26.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $156M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$47.3M
2021 Salaries
2.14%
decline from 2020

In 2021, Iona College paid a median of $47.3M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($106M) and a 2.14% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$15.2M
Instructional Salaries
167
Number of Employees

In 2021, Iona College paid a total of $15.2M to 167 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Associate professor
Most Common Instructor
58 Employees
Service
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
72 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Iona College were Associate professor with 58 employees, Assistant professor with 41 employees, and Professor with 37 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iona College were Service with 72 employees, Management with 59 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 52 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Associate professor
  2. Male Professor
  3. Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Iona College was Female Associate professor with 30 employees, Male Professor with 28 employees, and Male Associate professor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Iona College.

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