Iona University Admission
Acceptance Rate
91.14%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.09%
Freshmen Enrollment
809
SAT Scores
1,170
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,228 students have applied and 6,004 students have allowed to admit to Iona University (Acceptance rate: 96.40%). Iona's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.47 % where 809 students have finally enrolled out of 6,004 admitted students.
Iona acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alfred University and Canisius University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 59.93%).
Iona enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 14.95%).
How to Apply to Iona University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Iona.
| Admission | https://www.iona.edu/admissions-financial-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/explore/iona-university |
| Financial Aid | https://www.iona.edu/offices/student-financial-services |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.iona.edu/offices/student-financial-services/costs-attendance/net-price-calculator |
| Athletic | https://www.iona.edu/about-iona-university/consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.iona.edu/offices/accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Iona and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Iona University is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Iona University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,224). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Iona University | 1,170 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,224 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Iona University, 73 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,170 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 560 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 1,030 | 1,110 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Iona University, 7 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Iona Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Iona University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |