Iona University Acceptance Rate
New Rochelle, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,289
- Admitted
- 6,643
- Yield
- 12.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Iona University's acceptance rate has risen from 86.7% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 7,818 to 7,289 (-7%) over that period.
Its 91.1% rate makes Iona University more selective than about 18% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 7%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (92.8% for women vs 88.9% for men, a 3.9-point gap). Iona University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 12.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,818 | 6,778 | 86.7% | 802 |
| 2015–16 | 9,587 | 8,744 | 91.2% | 842 |
| 2016–17 | 10,896 | 9,965 | 91.5% | 935 |
| 2017–18 | 10,305 | 9,501 | 92.2% | 860 |
| 2018–19 | 10,062 | 8,871 | 88.2% | 853 |
| 2019–20 | 9,965 | 8,382 | 84.1% | 641 |
| 2020–21 | 10,319 | 8,869 | 85.9% | 743 |
| 2021–22 | 6,625 | 6,132 | 92.6% | 697 |
| 2022–23 | 6,228 | 6,004 | 96.4% | 809 |
| 2023–24 | 7,289 | 6,643 | 91.1% | 803 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,034 | 3,743 | 92.8% |
| Men | 3,205 | 2,850 | 88.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 525–645 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 530–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 2% |
How Iona University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Iona University's acceptance rate?
Iona University's acceptance rate is 91.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,643 admitted of 7,289 applicants).
Is Iona University test optional?
Iona University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Iona University?
Iona University received 7,289 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,643.
What SAT score do you need for Iona University?
Admitted students at Iona University typically scored 525–645 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Iona University getting harder to get into?
Iona University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86.7% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.iona.edu/.