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Iona University

Iona University
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801

Official telephone: (914) 633-2000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 231-IONA
Fax number: (914) 633-2020
Website: www.iona.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 3,539
Full-time undergraduates: 3,110
Part-time undergraduates: 429
Total graduate students: 702
Full-time graduate students: 279
Part-time graduate students: 423
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 19
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Middle Atlantic
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 24%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.0% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10.0% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
21.0% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
53.6% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.4% Nonresident Alien
8.6% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.9% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
19.3% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
59.1% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.6% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Nonresident Alien
7.8% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 45 acres
City or town school is located in: New Rochelle, NY
Population of city/town: 79,446
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campuses in Blue Hill and Pearl River, NY.
Nearest major city: New York City
Distance of nearest major city: 15 miles
Population of nearest major city: 8,405,837
Online campus map: www.iona.edu/About/
Map-Directions.aspx

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (65%)
  • single-student apartments (18%)
  • special housing for disabled students (2%)
  • other housing including Theme housing. Living Learning communities. (15%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 71%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 43%
Percent of students who live off campus: 57%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 55%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 745
Other computer facilities/services: Wireless network, IT services, Help Desk, learning/teaching center, distance learning via Blackboard, computing facilities, digital CCTV system, LCD information displaysweb-based registration, payment system, and financial aid access.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Irish literature/history and Thomas Paine National Historical Association collections.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery, television production studio, video editing suite; art, science/technology, and natural science centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
study skills, Remediation through peer and professional tutoring.
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 70%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 3
Percent of men who join fraternities: 6%
Number of social sororities on campus: 5
Percent of women who join sororities: 9%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Ionian, published once every two weeks.
Number of honor societies: 26
Total number of registered organizations: 70
Campus-based religious organizations:
Campus Ministries, Catholic Intellectual Tradition(CIT), Arrigoni Choir, Gospel Choir, Women of Wisdom,Jewish-Catholic Studies, Iona in Mission, Bible Study
Minority student organizations:
Council of Multicultural leaders, Hellenic Society, Hispanic Organization for Latin Awareness, Gaelic Society, Italian Society, Student Caribbean of Ancestry, Black Student Union, Gay Straight Alliance, Middle Eastern club, Eastern European club
International student organizations:
Iona International
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Admirers of Illustrated Literature, Edmund Rice Society, Gales Activities Board, Council for Greek Governance, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Iona Players, Iona Singers, Pipe Band, History Society, IC Management Club, International Business, Iona College Mathematical Society, Math Society, mock trial, Model UN, National Students Speech and Hearing Association, Philosophy, Public Relations Student Society of America, Commuter Student Association, Animal welfare Coalition, Democracy Matters, IC Green, Inter-Residence Council, Tara Knights Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Students for peace, Student Uniting Veterans, Senior Events Committee, RESPECT Committee, Iona International; advertising, journalism, marketing, education, finance, accounting, economics, computer science, criminal justice, biology, chemistry, psychology, social work, karate, and transfer student clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Rick Cole,
Director of Athletics
Director of women's athletics: Jamie Fogarty,
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
School colors: maroon and gold
School mascot: Gaels
Athletic conference memberships: Collegiate Water Polo Association (Division I), Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (Division I)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Men's crewno 
Men's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. I
Men's divingyesNCAA Div. I
Men's golfyesNCAA Div. I
Men's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Men's swimmingyesNCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (indoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (outdoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Men's water polonoNCAA Div. I
Women's basketballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's crewno 
Women's cross-countryyesNCAA Div. I
Women's divingyesNCAA Div. I
Women's socceryesNCAA Div. I
Women's softballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's swimmingyesNCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (indoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (outdoor)yesNCAA Div. I
Women's volleyballyesNCAA Div. I
Women's water poloyesNCAA Div. I

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 12%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 13%
Athletic facilities:
Gymnasiums, cardio and weight rooms, aerobics and core studios, rowing tank, swimming pool; baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and softball fields
Intramural/Recreational sports:
badminton, basketball, dodgeball, European handball, flag football, soccer, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball
Club sports for men:
cheerleading, karate, rugby
Club sports for women:
cheerleading, karate

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: New York City (15 miles)
Nearest other airport: New York City (15 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: New Rochelle (1 mile)
Nearest passenger bus service: New Rochelle (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 8%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 36% immediately, 36% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Adelphi University, Albany Law School, Arkansas state University, Boston College, Brooklyn College, Columbia University, CUNY Hunter, CUNY Lehman College, Drexel University, Fordham University, Iona College, John Jay, LIU- Post, New York University College of Dentistry, Pace University, Pace University School of Law, St. John's University, University of Connecticut, University of Minnesota Law School, Western Connecticut State University.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 76% within six months of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Ann Inc., Archbishop Stepinac High School, BCBG Maxazria, Briarcliff UFSD, CBS, CVS, Deloitte, Delta claims, Deutsch Family Wines and Siprits, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ernst & Young, Fox News Channel, Frydland Stevens, Fusion Academy, Head and Hand Public Relations, IBM, Iona College, L'Oreal, MBIA, Merkley and Partners, Morgan Stanley, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Northwestern Mutual Financial Services, NYU Langone Medical Center, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of New York, PKFOD, LLC, PwC, The Cheyenne Group, Travelers Insurance Company, Travelers Insurance Company, UBS, Viacom Media Networks (MTV Networks), Willkie Farr and Gallagher LLP.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Robert Greifeld, president, NASDAQ OMX Group
  • Laurence Downes,Chairman, President, CEO, New Jersey Resources Corporation,Daniel T. Henry , EVP &
  • CFO, American Express.

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