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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Iona University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

86
%
Acceptance rate
3.41
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Iona University?

86%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Iona accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,429 people applied and 7,372 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
4339 / 4833 (90%)
Men
2989 / 3596 (83%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Iona University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Iona University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Iona University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Iona considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Iona University?

3.41
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Iona University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.41. 8% of freshmen who attended Iona were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 33% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
26%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
9%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
18%
2.00-2.49
7%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

9%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
650
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
570
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1130
75th Percentile
1290

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Iona University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Iona's Early Decision acceptance rate is 99%, compared to 86% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Iona University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

December 1
Applications Due
99%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
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