Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Iona University is 96.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.47%. 2,631 men and 3,561 women applied to Iona and 2,517 men and 3,453 women students were accepted.
Among them, 381 men and 428 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Iona.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,228 | 2,631 | 3,561 | 0 | 36 |
| Admitted | 6,004 | 2,517 | 3,453 | 0 | 34 |
| Enrolled | 809 | 381 | 428 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96.40% | 95.67% | 96.97% | - | 94.44% |
| Yield | 13.47% | 15.14% | 12.40% | - | 0.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 73 students (9% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 7 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Iona.
The median SAT score is 1,110 with 560 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 23 at Iona.
The SAT and ACT scores at Iona University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1030 | 1110 | 1210 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 560 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Iona. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Iona University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Iona.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.iona.edu/admissions-financial-aid |
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/explore/iona-university |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |