“A Catholic university 20 miles from Manhattan where Lasallian values meet career-focused education in business, health sciences, and the arts.”
Iona University is a private Catholic institution founded in 1940 by the De La Salle Brothers (Congregation of Christian Brothers) in New Rochelle, New York—just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. Known as the home of the Gaels, Iona enrolls nearly 4,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs spanning the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. The university's prime location in the New York City metropolitan area provides students with unmatched access to internships, professional networks, and career opportunities across finance, media, healthcare, and technology. Academically, Iona is distinguished by its nationally recognized LaPenta School of Business, offering programs in accounting, finance, business analytics, and marketing. The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, housed on the 28-acre Bronxville campus acquired in 2021, reflects the university's strategic investment in health professions. The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation connects aspiring entrepreneurs with New York's thriving startup ecosystem. With a student-faculty ratio of 16:1 and 26.5% of classes under 20 students, Iona maintains a supportive, personalized learning environment despite its metropolitan location. Campus life at Iona is vibrant and community-oriented, centered on traditions like GaelGates spirit rallies, Division I basketball in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and the annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Over 100 student clubs and organizations serve a diverse student body drawn from more than 40 countries. With 91% of graduates finding employment or pursuing graduate education within six months and a top-4% national return-on-investment ranking from Georgetown University, Iona delivers measurable value grounded in Catholic Lasallian values.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$46,480
/yr
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Offers 40+ BA, BS, and BPS programs across 19 academic departments including communications, psychology, biology, and social sciences.
Provides a rigorous undergraduate and graduate business education with AACSB-accredited programs and strong ties to New York City finance.
A partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offering nursing and health science programs on the Bronxville campus.
Supports student entrepreneurs with mentorship, incubator resources, and connections to the New York City startup ecosystem.
4 years
An AACSB-accredited program through the LaPenta School of Business offering specializations in marketing, finance, analytics, and international business, with exceptional access to NYC industry professionals.
4 years
Delivered in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital—one of the top US hospital systems—providing clinical training in a world-class healthcare setting on the Bronxville campus.
4 years
Prepares students for careers in journalism, media, public relations, and digital communication, with New York City as a living classroom for media industry internships.
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Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $47,260
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
