Iona University
New Rochelle, New York · Private
Iona University admitted 91% of 7,289 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1055–1265 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 57% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Iona University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- December 1, 2026
- Early action
- December 15, 2026
- Early action II
- January 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Iona University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Iona University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Iona University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $67,000 a year. After grants, students paid $28,557 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Iona University’s acceptance rate?
Iona University admitted 91% of applicants: 6,643 of 7,289 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Iona University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due December 1, 2026, early action is due December 15, 2026, early action II is due January 15, 2027, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Iona University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1055 to 1265, with a median around 1170. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Iona University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Iona University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Iona University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Iona University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Iona University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Iona University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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