Iona University, founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, is a private Catholic institution in the Edmund Rice tradition that became a university in 2022 (previously Iona College). Its nursing program is part of the Iona School of Arts and Science's Department of Nursing, offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the New York State Education Department. The program is known for small cohorts, strong clinical partnerships, and solid NCLEX-RN preparation.
Students train at hospitals and clinical sites across Westchester County, the Bronx, and New York City, gaining hands-on experience in simulation labs and real-world settings. Iona's campus culture emphasizes service, social justice, and personalized attention, with a close-knit community and Division I athletics energy. Nursing students benefit from the university's liberal arts core, which develops critical thinking and communication skills alongside clinical competence, and from proximity to one of the nation's densest healthcare job markets.
| Type | Private |
| Location | New Rochelle, New York |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Total students | 3,900 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 70% |
| Graduation rate | 70% |
| Average starting salary | $85,000 |
| In-state tuition | $41,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,000 |
| Room & board | $17,000 |
| Average financial aid | $28,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 98% |
| SAT range | 1050-1230 |
| ACT range | 22-28 |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Regular deadline | February 1 |
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