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Iona University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1130 to 1290

ACT Range24 to 29

Average GPA3.40

Acceptance Rate86.9%

Iona’s 86.9% acceptance rate means admission is a realistic goal for many prepared students, so your strategy should focus on presenting your strongest evidence. Since only 7% submit SAT scores, send a score only if it is strong, ideally near the upper end of Iona’s 1130 to 1290 range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Iona University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Iona University enrolls 3,382 undergraduates. Iona has a 77% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 56% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

New Rochelle, NY

Undergrad Enrollment3,382

Freshman Retention77%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation Rate56%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Iona University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Offered

Early Action

December 15

Early Decision

December 1

Priority Deadline

February 15

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Iona, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer and fall for retakes. For the December 1 Early Decision deadline, an October retake is the last broadly safe sitting for scores to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Iona’s tuition and fees are $47,260, and 51% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $27,158, so scholarships can make a meaningful difference. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

Tuition and Fees$47,260

Room and Board$18,820

Average Merit Award$27,158

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid51%

Average Aid Package$37,938

Average Debt at Grad$33,593

Iona University’s estimated total cost of attendance is $66,080, including $47,260 in tuition and fees and $18,820 for room and board. About 51% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $37,938. Merit awards average $27,158, which can significantly reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $33,593.