Iona University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,060

3.16% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$29,978

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

86.9%

8,479 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,958

84.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56%

476 Graduates

About

Iona University is a higher education institution located in Westchester County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Iona University were General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees awarded), Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (35 degrees), and General Psychology (18 degrees).

In 2024, 977 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Iona University. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (510 degrees), 2.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (234 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Iona University is $45,060, which is $21,060 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Iona University is $45,060, which is $21,060 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,978.

In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending Iona University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,060

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Iona University was $45,060. The cost of tuition at Iona University is $21,060 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$29,978

2024 Value

4.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Iona University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,978. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Iona University grew by 4.98%.

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

$18,270

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Iona University was of $18,270 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.99% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 33.3% 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

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Iona University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.18% with respect to 2023, when 85% 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.

Admissions

Iona University received 8,479 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 16.3% annual growth. Out of those 8,479 applicants, 7,372 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,958 students enrolled at Iona University in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Iona University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

7,372

Accepted Out of 8,479

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Iona University was 86.9% (7,372 admissions from 8,479 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 16.3%, while admissions grew by 11%.

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 (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Iona University in 2024 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 3,958 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Iona University is 3,328 students and the part-time enrollment is 630. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Iona University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Iona University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.3% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.82% Black or African American, 2.8% Asian, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.101% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Iona University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.6%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.5%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Iona University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,958 students. The full-time enrollment at Iona University is 3,328 and the part-time enrollment is 630. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Iona University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

77%

2024 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 77%. 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 (2024)

White
1,990 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,135 enrolled students
Black or African American
349 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Iona University is 50.3% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.82% Black or African American, 2.8% Asian, 2.68% Two or More Races, 0.177% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.101% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 161 students (4.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 111 more women than men received degrees from Iona University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Iona University is white (510 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (234 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Iona University is General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees awarded), followed by Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (35 degrees) and General Psychology (18 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Communications (55 degrees awarded), Protective Services (69 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 (1,070,485 people), Other managers (1,026,760 people), Financial managers (588,280 people), Chief executives & legislators (504,886 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (443,407 people).

The most specialized majors at Iona University in 2024 are Communications (55 degrees awarded), Protective Services (69 degrees), Psychology (96 degrees), Business (376 degrees), and English (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Iona University are Communications (55 degrees awarded), Protective Services (69 degrees), Psychology (96 degrees), Business (376 degrees), and English (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (1,273,501 people), Computer Systems Design (789,047 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (786,562 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (630,180 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (602,096 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 (2024)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
70 degrees awarded
General Psychology
68 degrees awarded
General Finance
57 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Iona University was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 70 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

433

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

544

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 433 degrees were awarded to men at Iona University, which is 0.796 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (544).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Iona University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.65 times more than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Iona University in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, which is 12.8 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 49% of students graduating from Iona University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Iona University is Female and Two or More Races (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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, 3.84% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
510 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
234 degrees awarded
Black or African American
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Iona University is white (510 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (234 degrees).

3.48% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
451 degrees awarded
White Female
433 degrees awarded
White Female
413 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Iona University is white female (451 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (433 degrees).

Operations

Iona University has an endowment valued at nearly $231M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 24.3M (10.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Iona University had a total salary expenditure of 126M. Iona University employs 63 Associate professors, 42 Lecturers and 38 Professors. Most academics at Iona University are Female Associate professor (38), Male Professor (28), and Male Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iona University are: Service, with 91 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 81 employees, and Management with 80 employees.

Endowment

$231M

2024 Endowment

11%

growth from 2023

Iona University has an endowment valued at about $231M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Iona University grew 11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $185M 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

$57.3M

2024 Salaries

7.11%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Iona University paid a median of $57.3M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($126M) and a 7.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.79% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

172

Number of Employees

In 2024, Iona University paid a total of $16.2M to 172 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Iona University were Service with 91 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 81 employees, and Management with 80 employees.

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