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Iona College Admission Requirements

New Rochelle, New York

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Chances of getting into Iona College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
93%
Admission Difficulty for Iona College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Iona College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Iona College is 93%.  It ranks #143 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Iona College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,132 out of 6,625 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 40 percent on standardized admission tests. Iona College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Iona College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 15.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Iona College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.4 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1160 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Iona College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Iona College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1060-1260
Applicants Submitting SAT 
12%
SAT Scores for Iona College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 530
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1060
SAT Scores for Iona College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 630
SAT Math 75th 630
SAT Composite 75th 1260
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Iona College?

Iona College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Iona College score in the top 49 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1060-1260.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Iona College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1260 and Above Good >96%
1160 to 1260 Avg + 93%-96%
1060 to 1160 Avg - 87%-93%
960 to 1060 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 960 Low <79%
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Iona College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
3%
ACT Scores for Iona College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for Iona College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Iona College?

Iona College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Iona College regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Iona College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >96%
26 to 29 Avg + 93%-96%
23 to 26 Avg - 87%-93%
20 to 23 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 20 Low <79%
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Iona College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.4
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Iona College?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Iona College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Iona College was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #63 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Iona College accepts 93% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Iona College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 25.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 9.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

60% of Iona College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Iona College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 5%
Top 25% of class 26%
Top 50% of class 60%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Iona College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,690 2,935 6,625
Accepted 3,468 2,664 6,132
Acceptance Rate 94% 91% 93%
Enrolled 379 318 697
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 12% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Iona College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Iona College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Iona College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Iona College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191931 IPEDS survey data for Iona College.

FAQs

Does Iona College prefer SAT or ACT?

12% of students submit their SAT scores to Iona College. 3% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Iona College?

93% of those who apply are granted admission to Iona College. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Iona College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1060 and 1260. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Iona College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 3% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.