Iona University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$42,128

3.69% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$28,827

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

96.4%

6,228 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,621

82.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

56.6%

529 Graduates

About

Iona University is a higher education institution located in Westchester County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Iona University were General Business Administration & Management (149 degrees awarded), Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (28 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (18 degrees).

In 2022, 1,089 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Iona University. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (590 degrees), 2.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (235 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Iona University is $42,128, which is $18,132 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Iona University is $42,128, which is $18,132 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,827.

In 2022, 86% of undergraduate students attending Iona University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$42,128

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Iona University was $42,128. The cost of tuition at Iona University is $18,132 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Iona University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,827

2022 Value

0.808%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Iona University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,827. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Iona University grew by 0.808%.

This chart compares the average net price of Iona University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,958

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Iona University was of $16,958 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.63% between 2021 and 2022.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Iona University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Iona University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 2.27% with respect to 2021, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Iona University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

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

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Iona University received 6,228 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 5.99% annual growth. Out of those 6,228 applicants, 6,004 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,621 students enrolled at Iona University in 2022. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Iona University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

6,004

Accepted Out of 6,228

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Iona University was 96.4% (6,004 admissions from 6,228 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 92.6%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 5.99%, while admissions declined by −2.09%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Iona University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Iona University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Iona University had a total enrollment of 3,621 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Iona University is 2,999 students and the part-time enrollment is 622. This means that 82.8% of students enrolled at Iona University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Iona University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.4% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.36% Black or African American, 2.6% Two or More Races, 2.54% Asian, 0.331% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.138% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Iona University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26%), followed by White Male (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.9%) and White Male (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Iona University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,621 students. The full-time enrollment at Iona University is 2,999 and the part-time enrollment is 622. This means that 82.8% of students enrolled at Iona University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Iona University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2022 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 University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Iona University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Iona University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,898 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
908 enrolled students
Black or African American
339 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Iona University is 52.4% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.36% Black or African American, 2.6% Two or More Races, 2.54% Asian, 0.331% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.138% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 160 students (4.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 113 more women than men received degrees from Iona University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Iona University is white (590 degrees awarded). There were 2.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (235 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Iona University is General Business Administration & Management (149 degrees awarded), followed by Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (28 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (18 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Iona University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (94 degrees awarded), Business (446 degrees), and Psychology (96 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iona University are Accountants & auditors (1,056,468 people), Other managers (833,193 people), Financial managers (519,362 people), Chief executives & legislators (424,771 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (351,421 people).

The most specialized majors at Iona University in 2022 are Protective Services (94 degrees awarded), Business (446 degrees), Psychology (96 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees), and History (10 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iona University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Iona University are Protective Services (94 degrees awarded), Business (446 degrees), Psychology (96 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees), and History (10 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Iona University are Elementary & secondary schools (983,891 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (596,312 people), Computer Systems Design (593,406 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (568,869 people), and Banking & related activities (525,362 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Iona University.

Most Common (2021)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
84 degrees awarded
General Psychology
82 degrees awarded
General Finance
69 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Iona University was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 84 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Iona University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

488

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

601

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 488 degrees were awarded to men at Iona University, which is 0.812 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (601).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Iona University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Iona University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 94 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Iona University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.79 times less than the 119 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 53% of students graduating from Iona University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Iona University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 7.18% of graduates (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
590 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
235 degrees awarded
Black or African American
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Iona University is white (590 degrees awarded). There were 2.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (235 degrees).

4.68% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
319 degrees awarded
White Male
271 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
151 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Iona University is white female (319 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (271 degrees).

Operations

Iona University has an endowment valued at nearly $193M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNM (−7.17%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Iona University had a total salary expenditure of 116M. Iona University employs 66 Associate professors, 41 Professors and 30 Lecturers. Most academics at Iona University are Female Associate professor (37), Male Professor (31), and Male Associate professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iona University are: Service, with 88 employees, Management, with 62 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Endowment

$193M

2022 Endowment

6.7%

decline from 2021

Iona University has an endowment valued at about $193M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Iona University declined 6.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $146M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Iona University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

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

Salary Expenditure

$52M

2022 Salaries

10.2%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Iona University paid a median of $52M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($116M) and a 10.2% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.8M

Instructional Salaries

159

Number of Employees

In 2022, Iona University paid a total of $14.8M to 159 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

88 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Iona University were Associate professor with 66 employees, Professor with 41 employees, and Lecturer with 30 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iona University were Service with 88 employees, Management with 62 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Iona University was Female Associate professor with 37 employees, Male Professor with 31 employees, and Male Associate professor with 29 employees.

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

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