- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–650 reading and writing, 540–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–29 composite
- Average net price: $28,557 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Iona University reported: an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–29.
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Iona University GPA requirements
Iona University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Iona University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Iona University acceptance rate
Iona University admitted 7,372 of 8,479 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Iona University (formerly Iona College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in New Rochelle, New York, with 3,382 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Iona University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1217 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Iona University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Iona University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,557 a year at Iona University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Iona University with a 3.0 GPA?
Iona University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Iona University?
Iona University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Iona University?
Iona University's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,372 of 8,479 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Iona University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Iona University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Iona University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Iona University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Iona University students have?
The middle 50% of Iona University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–650 in reading and writing and 540–650 in math; ACT composite 24–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Iona University?
A lot: Iona University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Iona University consider legacy status?
Yes. Iona University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Iona University accept AP credit?
Yes. Iona University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Iona University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,557 a year at Iona University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Iona University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Iona UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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