by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,959 undergraduates in 2020, Iona is a small, private college located in New Rochelle, New York. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Iona offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Iona can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Iona Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at Iona. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Iona Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Iona does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Iona for Veterans Guide.
Iona offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Iona has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,959 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,610 (88.2%). Part-time attendance was 349 (11.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,610 | 349 | 2,959 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Iona receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Iona #408 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Iona by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Iona Diversity Guide.
Iona has a total of 333 student athletes, 161 men and 172 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $10,305,272 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $10,305,272 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Iona College Athletics
